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Issue Briefs

State and Federal Immigration Laws

The U.S. federal government holds exclusive authority to regulate immigration, including who may enter the country and under what conditions. Nevertheless, states can enact laws that impact immigrants and influence the enforcement of federal immigration laws, provided that these state laws do not conflict with federal law. This issue brief outlines current state and federal laws affecting immigration in Colorado, including immigration enforcement, the Office of New Americans, access to public services, health insurance coverage, and identification.

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Legislative Council Staff
Subjects:
  • Immigration
  • Local Government
  • State Government
Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of 2024 Public Health Legislation

The 74th General Assembly passed numerous pieces of legislation regarding public health. While not all of the public health legislation fell into these groups, three major themes for public health were: screenings and early prevention, maternal health, and increasing access.

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Publishing Agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Subjects:
  • General Assembly
  • Public Health
Budget Related Publications

Forecast September 2024

Focus Colorado presents forecasts for the economy and state government revenue through FY 2024-25. Implications of the forecast for the state's General Fund budget and spending limit are described in the report's highlights and executive summary sections. The report is based on current law, legislation passed by the General Assembly affecting the forecast is described throughout the report.

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Publishing Agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Subjects:
  • Fiscal Policy & Taxes
  • State Revenue & Budget
Staff Publications

Informe de accesibilidad digital de la Asamblea General de Colorado

De conformidad con la Sección 24-34-802 (1)(c)(II), C.R.S., este informe describe los esfuerzos continuos realizados por el personal de la rama administrativa del Estado de Colorado para mejorar y mantener un entorno digital que sea inclusivo y accesible para todos, incluidos sus esfuerzos continuos de accesibilidad para cumplir o superar las normas de accesibilidad.

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Publishing Agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Subjects:
  • State Government
Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of 2024 Labor and Employment Legislation

During the 2024 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several measures related to labor and employment, including measures related to workforce development, workers’ compensation, and state employee benefits.

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Publishing Agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Subjects:
  • General Assembly
  • Labor & Employment
Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of 2024 K-12 Education Legislation

During the 2024 legislative session, the General Assembly considered a variety of measures related to kindergarten through twelfth grade (K-12) education in Colorado. Specifically, the legislature adopted bills related to health, safety, and well being; supports for students, teachers, and other staff; licensing; degree attainment; school funding; and administration and governance.

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Publishing Agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Subjects:
  • Education & School Finance (Pre & K-12)
Staff Publications

Folleto de información 2024

Las elecciones generales estatales se llevarán a cabo el 5 de noviembre de 2024. Este folleto proporciona información sobre las 14 medidas estatales que aparecerán en su boleta electoral, así como sobre los jueces que serán considerados para retenerlos en su área. Recibirá información sobre las medidas electorales de los gobiernos locales por separado.

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Publishing Agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Subjects:
  • Elections & Redistricting
Staff Publications

2024 Blue Book (English)

The statewide General Election will be held on November 5, 2024. This booklet provides information on the 14 statewide measures that will appear on your ballot, as well as on judges who will be considered for retention in your area. You will receive information about local government ballot measures separately.

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Publishing Agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Subjects:
  • Elections & Redistricting
Staff Publications

Implications of Social Media Use on Adolescent Mental Health and Policy Framework

The relationship between social media use and adolescent mental health has prompted a rise in regulatory policy across the nation and in Colorado. This memorandum examines social media use and adolescent health outcomes, the predominant policy frameworks in this domain, and federal and state legislative efforts to address growing concerns.

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Publishing Agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Subjects:
  • Business & Economic Development
  • Children & Domestic Matters
  • Public Health
  • Telecommunications & Information Technology
Staff Publications

Overview of Colorado’s Enterprise Zone Program

This memorandum describes the process for designating Colorado Enterprise Zones and Enhanced Rural Enterprise Zones, the tax expenditures available for investing in designated enterprise zone areas, and the administration and certification process of enterprise zones tax credits.

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Publishing Agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Subjects:
  • Business & Economic Development
Staff Publications

2024B Digest of Bills

The Office of Legislative Legal Services prepares the Digest of Bills and Concurrent Resolutions as required under section 2-3-504, C.R.S. The Digest consists of summaries of all bills and concurrent resolutions enacted by the Seventy-fourth General Assembly at its Second Extraordinary Session ending August 29, 2024. The summaries include the dates upon which the Governor acted and the effective dates of the bills.

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Publishing Agency:
Office of Legislative Legal Services
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Staff Publications

Overview of Mill Levy Override Match Program

This memorandum discusses the Mill Levy Override Match Program, as well as concerns about the current framework and potential solutions and alternatives that have been discussed. The MLO Match Program Task Force created in House Bill 24-1448 is charged with recommending changes to the program, which may include any number of additional changes not contemplated by this memorandum.

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Publishing Agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Subjects:
  • Education & School Finance (Pre & K-12)