Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of State Government Legislation (2020)

Subjects

General Assembly

State Government

Agency

Published

09/29/2020

During the 2020 legislative session, the General Assembly considered measures related to its operations, state employees and retirement plans, state agencies and procurement, open records and meetings, and notarization. Several of the bills were in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the related state disaster emergency declared by the Governor in March.

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Food Assistance in Colorado

Federal, state, and local entities work to deliver programs and initiatives to increase food security and accessibility for Coloradans. This issue brief provides an overview of key programs and efforts within the state, including beneficiaries, operations, and funding.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

08/24/2023

Subjects:

Children & Domestic Matters

Human Services

Public Health

State Government

Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of Local Government 2023 Legislation

The General Assembly considered several measures related to local government during the 2023 legislative session, including bills regarding local government operations, metropolitan districts, public employees, electric vehicles, and safety.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

08/22/2023

Subjects:

Local Government

State Government

Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of 2023 Energy and Natural Resources Legislation

During the 2023 legislative session the General Assembly considered several measures related to energy and natural resources including clean energy; wildfire; and going green at home.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

08/09/2023

Subjects:

Energy

General Assembly

Natural Resources & Environment

Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of 2023 Civil Law Legislation

During the 2023 legislative session, the General Assembly examined a number of measures related to civil law. Specifically, the legislature passed bills that made changes to consumer protections, asset forfeiture, and reproductive and civil rights.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

08/09/2023

Subjects:

Civil Law

Courts & Judicial

General Assembly

Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of 2023 Business and Economic Development Legislation

In 2023, the General Assembly considered a number of bills related to business and economic development including several related to automobile dealerships and consumer protection.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

07/25/2023

Subjects:

Business & Economic Development

General Assembly

Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of 2023 Professions and Occupations Legislation

In 2023, the General Assembly passed two laws relating to the regulation of professions and continued the regulation of notaries public for nine more years.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

07/25/2023

Subjects:

General Assembly

Professions & Occupations

Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of 2023 Military and Veterans Legislation

The 2023 Colorado General Assembly considered a range of military and veterans bills related to active service, veteran programs, and property taxes.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

07/24/2023

Subjects:

General Assembly

Military & Veterans

Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of 2023 Water Legislation

The General Assembly considered multiple bills related to water, including legislation focused on project funding, xeriscaping, studying various water challenges across the state, and stream restoration.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

07/21/2023

Subjects:

General Assembly

Natural Resources & Environment

Water

Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of Criminal and Juvenile Justice System 2023 Major Legislation

During the 2023 legislative session, the General Assembly passed an array of measures concerning the criminal and juvenile justice system.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

07/21/2023

Subjects:

Courts & Judicial

Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement

General Assembly

Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of 2023 Labor and Employment Major Legislation

Colorado's policymakers from all backgrounds face significant challenges in responding to the rapidly changing nature of work.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

07/19/2023

Subjects:

General Assembly

Labor & Employment

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