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2023 Colorado Water Handbook

Subjects

Agriculture

Natural Resources & Environment

Water

Agency

Legislative Council Staff

Published

03/01/2023

The Legislative Council Staff’s Water Policy Handbook is intended to serve as a reference guide to Colorado's water policies and programs. The book is divided into three parts. Each part covers a different aspect of Colorado water law and policy.

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Effective Severance Tax Rates on Oil and Gas

This memorandum provides information concerning Colorado’s severance tax structure and estimated effective severance tax rates, along with a comparison of effective rates for eight other western oil and gas producing states from 2018 to 2022.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

04/15/2025

Subjects:

Fiscal Policy & Taxes

Natural Resources & Environment

Staff Publications

Water Project Funding

In Colorado, the state administers programs addressing both the quantity of water available for municipal, agricultural, industrial and recreational uses, as well as the quality of treated water for drinking and wastewater. The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) administers the funds and...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

03/18/2025

Subject:

Water

Issue Briefs

Advanced Nuclear Energy

As the energy industry diversifies and demand to decarbonize the economy increases, interest in nuclear energy has increased in recent years. Any future nuclear energy development will involve next generation technology, which differs from traditional nuclear energy projects. This issue brief...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

02/11/2025

Subjects:

Energy

Natural Resources & Environment

Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of 2024 Energy and Natural Resources Legislation

During the 2024 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several measures related to natural resources and environment; including addressing oil and gas production, renewable energy, and sustainability.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

12/31/2024

Subjects:

Energy

Natural Resources & Environment

Staff Publications

Required Reporting on Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reports

Legislative Council Staff produces greenhouse gas emissions reports (GHG reports) that estimate the emissions impact of certain bills. Utilization of these reports has been low. The reports repeal following the 2025 session unless extended by legislation.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

11/27/2024

Subjects:

Energy

General Assembly

Natural Resources & Environment

Public Health

Transportation & Motor Vehicles

Staff Publications

Regulatory Framework for Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reductions

Greenhouse gas emissions have been identified by the global scientific community as the major driver of climate change. Globally, countries are committing to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to combat the effects of climate change. This memorandum provides background on the policies and...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

11/21/2024

Subjects:

Energy

Natural Resources & Environment

Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of 2024 Agriculture Legislation

During the 2024 legislative session, the General Assembly passed several pieces of legislation related to veterinary care, species conservation, public engagement, and potatoes.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

11/05/2024

Subjects:

Agriculture

Natural Resources & Environment

Issue Briefs

Conservation Easements

This issue brief provides an overview of conservation easements in Colorado and discusses the certification process, federal and state tax incentives for the donation of conservation easements, and state purchases of conservation easements.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

10/29/2024

Subjects:

Agriculture

Natural Resources & Environment

Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of 2024 Water Legislation

Several pieces of legislation focused on water in Colorado were passed during the 2024 session. These include measures concerning water projects, regulations for construction activities near wetlands and rivers, water conservation efforts, and improving water quality.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

09/26/2024

Subjects:

Agriculture

General Assembly

Natural Resources & Environment

Water

Tax Expenditure Evaluation

Agricultural Applicator Aviation Fuel Tax Refund

Report No. 2024-TE7

Publishing Agency:

Office of the State Auditor

Date:

08/30/2024

Subjects:

Agriculture

Fiscal Policy & Taxes

Transportation & Motor Vehicles

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