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Research & Committee Analysts provide research and technical support to standing and interim committees.  Research & Committee Analysts address a wide variety of subject matters, including corrections, local government, state government, education, transportation, finance, and business.

Acronyms, Abbreviations, and Other Legislative Lingo

1525: 1525 Sherman Street. Building located north of the capitol across Colfax where the AG's office used to be and where some legislators now have offices.  

1st Floor: Generally refers to the governor's office, which is located on the first floor of the capitol building

1525 - 1525 Sherman Street (north of the capitol)

CDC – Capital Development Committee

COLS - Committee on Legal Services

COW - Committee of the Whole

CRS or C.R.S. - Colorado Revised Statutes

CCUSL – Colorado Commission on Uniform State Laws

HCPF - (pronounced "Hickpuff") - Department of Health Care Policy and Financing

HCR - House Committee Room or House Concurrent Resolution (depends on context)

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The effective date for bills enacted without a safety clause is August 7, 2024, if the General Assembly adjourns sine die on May 8, 2024, unless otherwise specified. Details