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Home Rule Governance in Colorado (20-16)

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Local Government

State Government

Agency

Legislative Council Staff

Published

06/01/2020

This issue brief outlines home rule governance for municipalities and counties, including the process for adopting a home rule charter and the powers that a home rule charter provides to local governments.

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Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of Gaming Legislation (2018)

In 2018, the General Assembly considered bills regulating simulated gaming devices and slot machines, as well as funding for communities affected by gaming.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

07/13/2018

Subjects:

Gaming, Lottery, & Racing

Local Government

State Revenue & Budget

Staff Publications

Legislative Request for Interim Study Committee

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

06/25/2018

Subject:

State Government

Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of Local Government Legislation (2017)

During the 2017 legislative session, the General Assembly considered a variety of measures related to local government. These topics were wide-ranging and encompassed special districts, local taxes, and intergovernmental agreements and contracts. Peace officer status, nonprofit boards, and...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

06/01/2018

Subject:

Local Government

Staff Publications

State Employee Payroll Schedule

This memorandum addresses questions around recent announcements and consideration of changes to the state employee payroll schedule. Legislative Council Staff has received inquiries regarding the timing and amount of state employee payroll during the months of July and August 2018 as a result...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

04/10/2018

Subjects:

Labor & Employment

State Government

State Revenue & Budget

Budget Related Publications

2018 Capital Construction Projects Included in Introduced Long Bill

This memorandum summarizes the capital construction, controlled maintenance, and capital information technology (IT) project recommendations made by the Capital Development Committee and the Joint Technology Committee for FY 2018-19. It also describes the Joint Budget Committee action with...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

03/27/2018

Subjects:

Capital Construction

State Government

State Revenue & Budget

Other

2018 Salaries for County Officers

2018 Salaries for the following County Officers (Pursuant to ...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

12/21/2017

Subject:

Local Government

Final/Annual Reports

2017 Police Officers' and Firefighters' Pension Reform Commission Final Report

Final Report to the Colorado General Assembly by the Police Officers' and Firefighters' Pension Reform Commission.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

12/15/2017

Subject:

Local Government

Staff Publications

Capital Construction Fact Sheet: History Colorado

This Fact Sheet provides an overview of History Colorado, which acts as a trustee for the state in collecting, preserving, exhibiting, and interpreting collections and properties of state historical significance. Among its many and varied responsibilities, History Colorado administers historic...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

12/14/2017

Subjects:

Capital Construction

State Government

Final/Annual Reports

2017 Legislative Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Final Report

Legislative Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Final Report for 2017.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

11/29/2017

Subjects:

General Assembly

State Government

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.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

11/22/2017

Subjects:

Business & Economic Development

Local Government

State Government

Telecommunications & Information Technology

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