Presented to the TLRC at its November 2017 meeting.

The state innovative motor vehicle income tax credit is intended to reduce the cost of alternative fuel vehicles and incentivize their purchase.  This issue brief describes the income tax credit, most recently modified by House Bill 16-1332, and provides information on the fixed income...

This issue brief provides an overview of the aquatic nuisance species (ANS) program, and offers current data and statistics regarding ANS in Colorado.

During the 2017 legislative session, the General Assembly considered measures concerning electric demand side management for investor-owned utilities, energy infrastructure, and consumer protections.

One of the major components of transportation planning and project development is environmental review. This memorandum provides information on the National Environmental Protection Act and the environmental review process for large transportation projects.

During the 2017 legislative session, the General Assembly considered measures related to transportation funding, motor vehicles, other modes of transportation, and traffic offenses. In addition, an overview of Colorado’s transportation system is available online at:...

The House Select Committee on Climate Responsibility was convened pursuant to House Rule 25B, which allows the Speaker of the House of Representatives (Speaker) to create a committee to review a single specified subject matter area or issue during a regular legislative session. The purpose of...

State and federal regulations set standards for the size and weight of commercial vehicles operated on public highways.  A commercial vehicle is any vehicle used for commerce that has a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds or more.  Commercial vehicles that exceed the established weight...

Senate Bill 18-001, enacted during the 2018 legislative session, is a significant piece of transportation funding legislation.  SB 18‑001 commits state General Fund revenue for transportation projects and establishes financial mechanisms to address the passage or failure of transportation‑...

This memorandum summarizes the Public Utilities Commission's (PUC’s) authority to regulate passenger carrier services, taxis, and transportation network companies (TNCs).  Specifically, this memorandum discusses PUC regulations concerning common carriers, contract carriers, limited regulation...

In June 2014, Colorado became the first state to enact a law regulating on-demand transportation network companies (TNCs).  Since then, 49 other states and the District of Columbia have established regulatory frameworks for TNCs.  Unlike the taxicab industry, TNCs — such as Uber and Lyft — use a...