First Regular Session | 75th General Assembly
Colorado General AssemblyUrban renewal provides a set of tools available to local governments to combat slum and blight conditions. This issue brief highlights urban renewal laws and financing in Colorado.
In 2018, the General Assembly considered bills regulating simulated gaming devices and slot machines, as well as funding for communities affected by gaming.
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...
2018 Salaries for the following County Officers (Pursuant to ...
Final Report to the Colorado General Assembly by the Police Officers' and Firefighters' Pension Reform Commission.
During the 2017 legislative session, the General Assembly considered measures related to tax credits, employee-owned businesses, the state’s sales and use tax structure, and reducing the regulatory burden on small businesses.
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.
The Economic Development Commission (EDC) works in conjunction with the Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) to promote economic development in the state. The EDC is statutorily required to oversee six programs, which are administered by OEDIT. This issue brief...
During the 2017 legislative session, the General Assembly considered measures related to affordable housing, landlord-tenant agreements, construction defects, and homelessness.
Federal law requires employers to pay their employees a minimum hourly wage. States are allowed to set different pay standards than the federal minimum wage requirement; however, if the state and federal law differ, such as in Colorado, the higher wage prevails. This issue brief provides an...
This memorandum presents the impact of Senate Bill 17-267 on special districts that previously assessed sales taxes on retail marijuana transactions.
The effective date for bills enacted without a safety clause is August 6, 2025, if the General Assembly adjourns sine die on May 7, 2025 (unless otherwise specified). Details
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The House of Representatives and Senate will not convene on Monday, February 17 in observance of Presidents' Day