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Staff Publications
Broadband Internet Service Programs in Colorado
This memorandum provides an overview of broadband internet service programs in Colorado, including the Colorado High Cost Support Mechanism; state grant programs and other state efforts; local governments’ ability to provide broadband; and related recent legislation.
11/22/2017
Business & Economic Development
Local Government
State Government
Telecommunications & Information Technology
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of Housing Legislation (2017)
During the 2017 legislative session, the General Assembly considered measures related to affordable housing, landlord-tenant agreements, construction defects, and homelessness.
Staff Publications
Impacts of Senate Bill 17-267 on Special Districts
This memorandum presents the impact of Senate Bill 17-267 on special districts that previously assessed sales taxes on retail marijuana transactions.
09/26/2017
Fiscal Policy & Taxes
Liquor, Tobacco, & Marijuana
Local Government
Other
Summit County Prescription Drug Profile
Presented to the Opioid and Other Substance Use Disorders Interim Study Committee at its August 1, 2017, meeting.
Issue Briefs
Local Government Sales and Use Taxes (17-26)
In Colorado, sales taxes are imposed by the state government, counties, municipalities, and special districts. Overlapping boundaries create 754 unique tax jurisdictions, many with different tax bases, rates, and administrators. This issue brief summarizes information on how local...
Staff Publications
Legislative History of County Courthouse Funding
This memorandum provides a legislative history of county courthouse funding in Colorado. Specifically, this memorandum provides information on:
- the origins of county courthouse funding laws;
- notable legal decisions regarding county courthouse funding;
- county ...
Staff Publications
Overview of County Jails
This memorandum provides an overview of county jails, including their function, population served, cost per day, and relationship with the state Department of Corrections.
07/20/2017
Courts & Judicial
Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
Local Government
Staff Publications
Legislative History of County Courthouse Funding
This memorandum provides a legislative history of county courthouse funding in Colorado. Specifically, this memorandum provides information on:
- the origins of county courthouse funding laws;
- notable legal decisions regarding county courthouse funding;
- county ...
Issue Briefs
Overview of Courthouse Funding (2017)
There are 86 courthouse facilities in Colorado: 71 courthouses and 15 probation offices. This issue brief provides an overview of court and court facility funding. Specifically, information is provided on state, county, and municipal court funding requirements and state supplemental funding...
Fiscal Policy & Taxes
Residential Assessment Rate and the Gallagher Amendment
A video presentation about Colorado property taxes and the Gallagher Amendment. It is anticipated that the residential assessment rate will be reduced for the first time in 14 years, impacting homeowners and the tax base of every local taxing jurisdiction in the state.
(10 minutes 49...
03/09/2017
Fiscal Policy & Taxes
Local Government
Education & School Finance (Pre & K-12)