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Staff Publications
Overview of the Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association
The state legislature established the Colorado Public Employee's Retirement Association (PERA) in 1931 to provide a pension benefit to state and local government employees, predating the federal Social Security Act of 1935 by four years. PERA is administered under Article 51 of Title 24 of the...
Issue Briefs
Colorado Clean Indoor Air Act
The harmful effects of secondhand smoke and emissions from tobacco, marijuana, and electronic smoking devices continue to be an issue in Colorado. Since 1992, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has classified secondhand tobacco smoke as a known cause of cancer.
10/29/2024
Liquor, Tobacco, & Marijuana
Local Government
Public Health
State Government
Staff Publications
Ranked Choice Voting
This memorandum provides an overview of ranked choice voting in Colorado and other states. Ranked choice voting is a method of voting where voters rank candidates by preference. Ranked choice voting is currently used in nonpartisan elections in several Colorado municipalities, with at least one...
Staff Publications
2024 October Colorado General Assembly Digital Accessibility Report
In accordance with Section 24-34-802 (1)(c)(II), C.R.S., The Colorado General Assembly Digital Accessibility Report outlines the ongoing efforts made by the staff of the legislative branch of the State of Colorado to improve and maintain a digital landscape that is inclusive and accessible to...
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...
Session Related Publications
Special Sessions of the Colorado General Assembly
List of Special Sessions of the Colorado General Assembly Since Statehood.
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of 2024 State Government and Immigration Legislation
During the 2024 legislative session, the General Assembly considered bills concerning state government, including addressing topics related to elected officials, state agencies, the Colorado Open Records Act, and accessibility. Additionally, the General Assembly considered legislation addressing...
Staff Publications
How a Bill Becomes a Law in Colorado (in Spanish)
How a Bill Becomes a Law in Colorado (in Spanish)
Staff Publications
2024 June Colorado General Assembly Digital Accessibility Report
In accordance with Section 24-34-802 (1)(c)(II), C.R.S., The Colorado General Assembly Digital Accessibility Report outlines the ongoing efforts made by the staff of the legislative branch of the State of Colorado to improve and maintain a digital landscape that is inclusive and accessible to...