Issue Briefs

Electronic Device Recycling (2013)

Subjects

Natural Resources & Environment

Telecommunications & Information Technology

Agency

Published

09/12/2013

In 2012, the General Assembly enacted and the Governor signed the Electronic Recycling Jobs Act (Senate Bill 12-133), which prohibits the disposal of certain personal-use electronic items in landfills. This issue brief provides an overview of electronic waste (e-waste) legislation, the types of devices that may and may not be disposed of in Colorado landfills, and information about how to properly dispose of e-waste.

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Final/Annual Reports

2019 Zero Waste and Recycling Interim Study Committee Final Report

Final report to the Colorado General Assembly by the Zero Waste and Recycling Interim Study Committee. The purpose of this committee is to study waste and recycling infrastructure, composting, and public awareness of moving toward zero waste in Colorado.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

12/13/2019

Subjects:

General Assembly

Natural Resources & Environment

Staff Publications

Procedures for Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reports Request Form

Procedures for Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reports Form

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

12/03/2019

Subjects:

Energy

Natural Resources & Environment

Staff Publications

Procedures for Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reports

This memorandum memorializes the process for requesting and preparing greenhouse gas emissions reports (reports) pursuant to Section 2-2-322.3, C.R.S. It outlines the number of reports per session, the process for requesting reports, the preparation and timing of reports, and the preparation of...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

12/03/2019

Subjects:

Energy

Natural Resources & Environment

Staff Publications

Summary Report of the Wildfire Matters Review Committee to Legislative Council

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

11/13/2019

Subject:

Natural Resources & Environment

Staff Publications

Zero Waste and Recycling Interim Study Committee Summary Report

Summary report for the Zero Waste and Recycling Interim Study Committee.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

11/01/2019

Subjects:

General Assembly

Natural Resources & Environment

Staff Publications

Water Resources Review Committee Summary Report

Summary Report for the Water Resources Review Committee to the Legislative Council.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

10/31/2019

Subjects:

General Assembly

Natural Resources & Environment

Water

Issue Briefs

Blockchain Technology (19-16)

This issue brief discusses the history of blockchain technology, its current and future applications, and recently proposed Colorado legislation related to this technology.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

09/30/2019

Subjects:

Financial Services & Commerce

Telecommunications & Information Technology

Staff Publications

Overview of 5G Technology

This memorandum provides background on 5G technology, an overview of the current regulations governing wireless service facilities and radio frequency (RF) transmissions, and the current scientific evidence of the health effects of exposure to RF transmissions.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

09/12/2019

Subject:

Telecommunications & Information Technology

Issue Briefs

Single-Use Plastics Legislation (19-12)

This issue brief describes single-use plastics, current Colorado law, proposed legislation in Colorado that would have addressed single-use plastics, and other states that have enacted single-use plastics legislation.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

09/03/2019

Subjects:

Business & Economic Development

Natural Resources & Environment

Summary of Major Legislation

Natural Resources and Environment

During the 2019 legislative session, the General Assembly considered a variety of measures related to climate change, land conservation, wildfires, and other issues related to environmental protection.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

07/09/2019

Subject:

Natural Resources & Environment

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