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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

This is the final report for the 2016 Interim Committee

Final Report to the Colorado General Assembly by the School Safety and Youth in Crisis Interim Committee.

CONSUMER PRICE INDEX - December 2016 Forecast

Focus Colorado presents forecasts for the economy and state government revenue through FY 2017-18. 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.

Economic Outlook for the U.S. and Colorado

The ongoing expansion in the U.S. economy is fueld by consumer contributions.

The purpose of this publication is to compile information on Colorado law related to sex offenses and sex offenders.  Included in this report is the following:

•     a listing of sex offenses in Colorado law;

•     information on the statute of limitations for sex offenses;

•     information on sentencing for sex offenses;

      •     a review of the provisions of Colorado's Lifetime Supervision of Sex Offenders Act;

Final Report to the Colorado General Assembly by Legalized Marijuana Cost-Benefit Analysis Interim Study Committee

MEMORANDUM
TO: Committee on Legal Services
FROM: Kip Kolkmeier, Office of Legislative Legal Services
DATE: December 12, 2016
SUBJECT: Rules of the Division of Motor Vehicles, Department of Revenue, concerning motor vehicle emissions inspection program – Rule 2, emissions inspection, 1 CCR 204-1, (LLS Docket No. 160422; SOS Tracking No. 2016-00394).

160422KRK.pdf

MEMORANDUM
TO: Committee on Legal Services
FROM: Esther van Mourik, Office of Legislative Legal Services
DATE: December 12, 2016
SUBJECT: Rules of the Taxpayer Service Division, Department of Revenue, concerning mandatory electronic funds transfer, 1 CCR 201-4 (LLS Docket No. 160055; SOS Tracking No. 2015-00333).

160055evm.pdf

Colorado voters legalized the use of medical marijuana in 2000 and retail marijuana in 2012 through amendments to the Colorado Constitution. This issue brief provides an overview of current state law and regulations pertaining to medical and retail marijuana, and discusses the role of local governments in regulating marijuana. The federal government considers all marijuana to be a Schedule I controlled substance with no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse. As such, the federal government does not have a direct role in marijuana regulation.

MEMORANDUM
TO: Committee on Legal Services
FROM: Michael Dohr, Office of Legislative Legal Services
DATE: December 12, 2016
SUBJECT: Rules of the Marijuana Enforcement Division, Department of Revenue, concerning medical marijuana and retail marijuana, 1 CCR 212-1 and 1 CCR 212-2 (LLS Docket No. 160427 and 160428; SOS Tracking No. 2016-00342 and 2016-00343).

160427&428mjd.pdf

Schedule of Title Board Hearing Dates and Related Deadlines (December 2016 – April 2017)

New Legislator Orientation Phase II: FY 2016-17 State Operating Budget Overview

Understanding the State Budget: The Big Picture

• Where do our taxes go?
• State Government Revenue
• General Fund Budget
• TABOR Revenue Limit

This memorandum provides information on recent trends in Medicaid caseload growth and drivers of state Medicaid expenditures. Included in this memorandum is a ten-year history and three years of projections for Colorado Medicaid caseloads, government expenditures, and expenditures per Medicaid enrollee. A summary of the factors that have historically driven growth in state Medicaid expenditures is also included.

Colorado’s state court system is comprised of many different courts, including the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals (COA), and district courts. Colorado law also governs county courts and jurisdiction-specific courts in Denver.1 This issue brief describes the qualification requirements and appointment, retention, and disciplinary processes for Colorado judges.