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The Impact of Immigrants on State and Local Government Resources

Subjects

Education & School Finance (Pre & K-12)

Health Care & Health Insurance

Immigration

Labor & Employment

Agency

Legislative Council Staff

Published

01/21/2025

This memorandum provides an overview on the federal immigration system, Colorado’s role in immigration, and patterns of immigration in the state and nationally. It then discusses the impact of immigration on different sectors of the economy and state government programs and services, and highlights recent state legislation to address these issues.

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Regulation of Professions and Occupations in Colorado

This memorandum provides information about the regulation of professions and occupations in Colorado. Over 100 professions and occupations are currently required to be licensed, certified, or registered in Colorado, or are authorized to use an exclusive professional title, known as title...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

11/20/2020

Subjects:

Business & Economic Development

Labor & Employment

Professions & Occupations

Issue Briefs

State-Sponsored Retirement Plans (20-22)

This issue brief provides an overview of state‑sponsored retirement plans, retirement plan marketplaces, and multiple employer retirement plans for private sector workers. The brief also includes a discussion of related federal laws and Congressional activity.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

11/02/2020

Subjects:

Labor & Employment

State Government

State Revenue & Budget

Issue Briefs

Vaccinations for School-Aged Children (20-20)

Vaccinations offer protection from common infectious diseases. The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends specific vaccines for all infants, children, and adults during their lifetime to provide immunity from preventable illness. A recent analysis estimated that...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

10/07/2020

Subjects:

Children & Domestic Matters

Education & School Finance (Pre & K-12)

Health Care & Health Insurance

Public Health

Staff Publications

The Financing of Public Schools

House Bill 20-1418 amended the Public School Finance Act of 1994 to provide funding for school districts in FY...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

10/07/2020

Subject:

Education & School Finance (Pre & K-12)

Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of Health Care Legislation (2020)

In the 2020 session, the Colorado General Assembly considered measures related to the regulation of health care facilities, behavioral health and substance use, prescription drug costs, and abortion.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

09/18/2020

Subjects:

Health Care & Health Insurance

Public Health

Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of Health Insurance Legislation (2020)

In the 2020 session, the Colorado General Assembly considered measures related to health insurance benefits, reinsurance, the Colorado Option health plan, and Medicaid.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

09/18/2020

Subject:

Health Care & Health Insurance

Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of Public Health Legislation (2020)

During the 2020 session, the General Assembly considered bills related to immunizations, food safety, chemical and consumer safety, substance use disorders, and paid sick leave.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

09/01/2020

Subjects:

Health Care & Health Insurance

Public Health

Issue Briefs

1332 State Innovation Waivers (20-15)

This issue brief discusses recent federal guidance related to 1332 state innovation waivers, the required criteria that must be met for approval of a waiver, the components of federal law that can be waived, the application process for a waiver, the monitoring and review process for an...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

05/13/2020

Subjects:

Health Care & Health Insurance

State Government

Staff Publications

Division of Insurance Changes in Response to COVID-19

This memorandum provides an overview of temporary changes the Colorado Division of Insurance (DOI) implemented in response to the spread of COVID-19 and associated declaration of a disaster emergency by Governor Polis on March 11, 2020. The DOI in the Department of Regulatory Agencies regulates...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

04/23/2020

Subjects:

Health Care & Health Insurance

Public Health

Issue Briefs

Unemployment Insurance and Economic Downturns (20-13)

This issue brief provides an overview of the Colorado unemployment insurance (UI) program, including UI benefits, funding, and solvency in the context of recent economic downturns.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

04/22/2020

Subjects:

Business & Economic Development

Labor & Employment

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