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The Sales and Use Tax Simplification Task Force (task force) was originally created in 2017 pursuant to House Bill 17-1216.  In its original form, the task force was scheduled to be repealed in 2020.  However, House Bill 20-1022 extended the work of the task force for an additional five years through July 1, 2026.

Summary report for the Transportation Legislation Review Committee.

Summary report for the Pension Review Commission.

Summary report for the Colorado Youth Advisory Council Review Committee (COYAC).

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

This memorandum summarizes legislative efforts since 2017 to control prescription drug prices.  It includes information on both bills that failed as well as those that became law. 

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

Focus Colorado presents forecasts for the economy and state government revenue through FY 2020-21. Implications of the forecast for the state's General Fund budget and spending limit are described in the report's highlights and executive summary sections. The report is based on current law, legislation passed by the General Assembly affecting the forecast is described throughout the report.

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

During the 2021 legislative session, the General Assembly considered measures to permit business to impose credit card surcharges, clarify when banks must use an appraiser to determine property value, and require businesses to accept cash for payment.

During the 2021 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several measures related to professions and occupations, including bills modifying licensure requirements for architects, establishing a professional licensure program for radon technicians, and changing residency requirements for all state licensing programs. 

During the 2021 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several consumer protection measures related to mortgage lenders, online dating services, after‑market airbags, and towing companies.  

This memorandum provides an overview of constitutional and statutory changes affecting the ballot information booklet ("Blue Book"), newspaper publication of ballot titles and texts, and related statewide initiative policy since 1994.  

This issue brief examines Colorado fireworks law, including permissible fireworks, sales, local government regulations, penalties for violating state laws, and executive orders.

Report No. 2021-TE24

Report No. 2021-TE25

Report No. 2021-TE26

Report No. 2021-TE

During the 2021 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several measures concerning immigration and immigrants.  The bills addressed immigration services, benefits, and protections, as well as health care, child welfare, employment matters, personal identifying information, and criminal justice.

During the 2021 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several measures intended to support economic development efforts in the state.