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Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of 2021 Children & Domestic Matters Legislation

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Children & Domestic Matters

General Assembly

Human Services

Agency

Legislative Council Staff

Published

08/04/2021

During the 2021 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several measures related to children and domestic matters, including foster care, child care, and child welfare.

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Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of 2021 Civil Law Legislation

During the 2021 legislative session, the General Assembly examined a number of measures related to civil law and the courts.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

10/22/2021

Subjects:

Civil Law

Courts & Judicial

General Assembly

Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of 2021 Elections and Redistricting Legislation

During the 2021 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several measures related to election administration, election audits, ballot access, candidates and campaigns, and redistricting.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

10/19/2021

Subjects:

Elections & Redistricting

General Assembly

Tax Expenditure Evaluation

Child Care Contribution Credit

Report No. 2021-TE26

Publishing Agency:

Office of the State Auditor

Date:

09/15/2021

Subjects:

Children & Domestic Matters

Education & School Finance (Pre & K-12)

Fiscal Policy & Taxes

Staff Publications

2021 Interim Committee Information

This memorandum summarizes the policies and procedures for committees meeting during the 2021 legislative interim.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

08/26/2021

Subjects:

General Assembly

State Government

Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of 2021 Public Health Legislation

During the 2021 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several measures related to public health, including behavioral health, suicide prevention, and public safety.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

08/04/2021

Subjects:

Human Services

Public Health

Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of 2021 Energy Legislation

During the 2021 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several energy‑related measures. These bills addressed the Public Utilities Commission’s operations, the Colorado Energy Office’s funding, renewable energy, electricity generation, transmission and use, and oil and gas.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

07/16/2021

Subjects:

Energy

General Assembly

Natural Resources & Environment

Staff Publications

Process for Writing the Ballot Information Booklet

Article V, Section 1 (7.5), Colorado Constitution, and Section 1-40-124.5, Colorado Revised Statutes, require the Legislative Council Staff to prepare a ballot information booklet prior to each election in which a statewide issue appears on the ballot. The booklet's purpose is to provide voters...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

07/01/2021

Subjects:

Elections & Redistricting

General Assembly

State Government

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Organization and Procedures for the Senate Education Committee, 2021

An overview memo of the rules and procedures to be followed by the Senate Committee on Education.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

02/18/2021

Subjects:

Education & School Finance (Pre & K-12)

General Assembly

Session Related Publications

Senate Judiciary Committee Information and Procedures

An overview of the rules and procedures to be followed by the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

02/17/2021

Subjects:

Courts & Judicial

General Assembly

Issue Briefs

Respite Care in Colorado (20-27)

Respite care provides temporary relief to a caregiver from the physical and emotional impacts of caring for a person with special needs who requires assistance to care for themselves. Care can be provided for a few hours, overnight, or on an extended basis by a friend, family member, volunteer...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

11/23/2020

Subjects:

Human Services

Public Health

State Government

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