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AGRICULTURE, NATURAL RESOURCES, AND ENERGY
11 members:  Senators Jerry Sonnenberg, Chair, Randy Baumgardner, Vice Chair; John Cooke, Don Coram, Kerry Donovan, Steve Fenberg, Rhonda Fields, Leroy Garcia, Matt Jones, Vicki Marble, Ray Scott

APPROPRIATIONS
7 members:  Senators Kevin Lundberg, Chair, Kent Lambert, Vice Chair; Leroy Garcia, Bob Gardner, Andy Kerr, Dominick Moreno, Jerry Sonnenberg

AGRICULTURE, LIVESTOCK, & NATURAL RESOURCES
13 members: Representatives Jeni Arndt, Chair, Daneya Esgar, Vice Chair; Jon Becker, Perry Buck, Marc Catlin, Jessie Danielson, Chris Hansen, Dominique Jackson, Kimmi Lewis, Hugh McKean, Dylan Roberts, Lori Saine, Donald Valdez

APPROPRIATIONS
13 members: Representatives Dave Young, Chair, Millie Hamner, Vice Chair; Jon Becker, Susan Beckman, Jessie Danielson, Justin Everett, Alec Garnett, Chris Hansen, Tracy Kraft-Tharp, Patrick Neville, Dan Pabon, Bob Rankin, Faith Winter

Opening for

Legislative Human Resources Administrator
Colorado General Assembly
Deadline for Applications: January 12, 2018

FY 2018-19 Staff Budget Briefing Summary

I. PREAMBLE
II. HISTORY OF THE UNIFORM LAW COMMISSION
III. THE OPERATION OF THE ULC
IV. ACTIVITIES OF THE COLORADO COMMISSIONERS
V. A SUMMARY OF NEW ULC ACTS
VI. CCUSL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ENACTMENT AND FOR OTHER ACTION
VII. ENACTMENT RECORD, TO DATE

During the 2017 legislative session, the General Assembly considered numerous measures on child welfare, domestic violence and crimes against children, the juvenile justice system, public school safety, and child care. The bills described in this document passed and became law, unless otherwise noted.

During the 2017 legislative session, the General Assembly considered measures on environmental matters, public health care issues, and certificates and licenses. The bills and resolutions described below passed and became law, unless otherwise noted.

During the 2017 legislative session, the General Assembly considered measures concerning electric demand side management for investor-owned utilities, energy infrastructure, and consumer protections.

Colorado State Budgeting Process Information Graphic

2018 Salaries for the following County Officers (Pursuant to CRS 30-2-102).

• County Commissioners
• County Sheriffs
• County Treasurers, Assessors, and Clerks
• County Coroners
• County Surveyors

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.

This document accompanied the Legislative Council Staff presentation of the December 2017 economic and revenue forecast.

The Water Resources Review Committee (WRRC) was created to contribute to and monitor the conservation, use, development, and financing of Colorado's water resources for the general welfare of the state (Section 37-98-102, C.R.S.).  It is also required to review statewide planning for water resources.  The committee is authorized to review and propose legislation to further its purpose.  In conducting its review, the committee is required to consult with experts in the field of water conservation, quality, use, finance, and development. 

During the 2017 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several measures related to Medicaid, insurance carriers, and substance use disorder in Colorado. The General Assembly also considered measures related to background checks for some types of providers and made changes to the state behavioral health crisis response system.

This Fact Sheet provides detailed information on the Colorado Correctional Industries (CCi), a self-supporting division of the Department of Corrections (DOC), which oversees and manages prison work programs in the state. Established in 1977, CCi’s purpose, as defined in state law, includes providing employment to as many inmates as possible and training them with marketable skills to increase the likelihood of employment upon release. CCi is authorized to operate in a profit-oriented manner and may enter into joint venture agreements with private industry to buy and sell goods. 

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 recommended by an interim committee studying marijuana and measures related to taxes, the gray market, business licensing, the Governor’s Office of Marijuana Coordination, crimes, and private consumption clubs.

During the 2017 legislative session, the General Assembly considered measures related to public benefit corporations, trusts, and financial regulators.

During the 2017 legislative session, the General Assembly considered measures related to the cleanup of Senate Bill 16-197, liquor licensees’ operations, wine, and higher education campuses.

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.

During the 2017 legislative session, the General Assembly considered measures related to the sunset review of the Division of Insurance, insurance fraud, life insurance cash surrender value, financial examinations and market conduct examinations, and self-storage insurance.

During the 2017 legislative session, the General Assembly considered measures related to professional licensing and regulation, wage law transparency, workers’ compensation insurance, and workforce development programs.

Final Report to the Colorado General Assembly by the County Courthouse and County Jail Funding and Overcrowding Solutions Interim Study Committee.