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Summary Report for the Water Resources Review Committee to the Legislative Council.

In 1990, Colorado voters passed a constitutional amendment allowing limited gaming only in the cities of Central City, Black Hawk, and Cripple Creek.  Limited gaming is defined as “the use of slot machines and the card games of blackjack and poker, each game having a maximum single bet of five dollars.”  Voters expanded the limits on gaming in 2008 through the passage of Amendment 50 to the Colorado Constitution, thereby allowing the games of roulette and craps, bets of up to $100, and extended casino hours of operation.  This issue brief looks at how casinos are tax

This memorandum provides an overview of electric vehicles, including vehicle electrification policies, electric vehicles in Colorado, recent Colorado legislation, and future considerations.

This issue brief discusses the history of blockchain technology, its current and future applications, and recently proposed Colorado legislation related to this technology.

Three bills that were enacted during the 2019 legislative session significantly affected the financing of public schools in Colorado:

Transportation infrastructure in the United States is primarily funded through motor fuel (gas) taxes. Facing declining future revenues and increased construction costs, some states have begun to experiment with a new way of funding transportation: the road usage charge.  This issue brief provides background information on road usage charges, along with information on road usage charge programs in Colorado and other states, and highlights trends and future policy considerations.

Reading competency is pivotal to the academic development of Colorado’s students.  State law targets the early elementary grades as the essential time and location for developing the reading skills necessary for successful academic achievement in later grades.  This issue brief provides an overview of the Colorado Reading to Ensure Academic Development (READ) Act, and discusses recent changes to state funding for READ Act implementation.

Focus Colorado presents forecasts for the economy and state government revenue through FY 2019-20. 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.

Report No. 2019-TE27

Report No. 2019-TE28

Report No. 2019-TE29

Report No. 2019-TE

This memorandum provides background on 5G technology, an overview of the current regulations governing wireless service facilities and radio frequency (RF) transmissions, and the current scientific evidence of the health effects of exposure to RF transmissions.

During the 2019 legislative session, the General Assembly considered measures related to higher education.  Specifically, the measures concern student loans and financial aid, college and career access and readiness, teacher preparation and retention, and the administration and governance of state institutions of higher education.

The General Assembly considered a number of bills affecting funding for capital construction and the duties of the Capital Development Committee (CDC) during the 2019 session.

This memorandum summarizes the legislative history of Colorado's instream flow program, which is administered by the Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) within the Department of Natural Resources.

This memorandum provides an overview of Colorado motor vehicle registration fees.  There are two types of fees when vehicles are registered annually: registration fees and the specific ownership tax.   The memorandum discusses the history and distribution of vehicle registration fees and provides information on the specific ownership tax

During the 2019 legislative session, the General Assembly considered transportation funding, policies of the Colorado Department of Transportation and the Public Utilities Commission, [motor vehicles, and other modes of transportation.] An overview of Colorado’s transportation system can be found online at https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/colorado_t ransportation_handbook_11132018.pdf.

Interactions between landlords and their tenants was a major topic during the 2019 legislative session.  This was evident in bills that made changes to the eviction process, unfit rentals, rental applications, and mobile home parks.

During the 2019 legislative session, the General Assembly considered a number of measures related to estate documents, public guardians, and trusts.  

During the 2019 legislative session, the General Assembly considered measures related to a variety of elections topics, including campaign finance, electioneering communications, lobbying disclosures, local elections, and voter registration and voting.  No bills concerning redistricting were consider by the General Assembly this session.

During the 2019 legislative session, the General Assembly passed laws related to the regulation of the business of insurance in the state.