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This document provides a summary of legislation pertaining to the operations of the General Assembly considered by the legislature during the 2014 session.

2014 Summary of Major K-12 Education Legislation

In 1992, voters approved a Colorado Constitutional Amendment -- Article X, Section 20, known as the Taxpayer's Bill of Rights (TABOR). TABOR limits annual growth in state spending.

This document provides a summary of major motor vehicles and traffic regulation legislation considered by the General Assembly during the 2014 session.

This document provides a summary of legislation pertaining to human services considered by the General Assembly during the 2014 legislative session.

This document provides a summary of major legislation pertaining to property and housing considered by the General Assembly during the 2014 legislative session.

This document provides a summary of legislation pertaining to higher education considered by the General Assembly during the 2014 legislative session.

House Bill 14-1292 and House Bill 14-1298 amend the Public School Finance Act of 1994 to provide funding for school districts in FY 2014-15. The bills were signed by the Governor on May 21, 2014, and became effective on that date. House Bill 14-1336, the "Long Bill," appropriates most of the state aid distributed to school districts. The following summarizes the primary funding changes contained in these bills.

House Bill 14-1292 and House Bill 14-1298 amend the Public School Finance Act of 1994 to provide funding for school districts in FY 2014-15. The bills were signed by the Governor on May 21, 2014, and became effective on that date. House Bill 14-1336, the "Long Bill," appropriates most of the state aid distributed to school districts. The following summarizes the primary funding changes contained in these bills.

The Colorado legislature considered several important bills related to labor and employment, consumer protection, licensing and professional occupations, liquor law, procurement, and telecommunications and technology during the second session of the 69th General Assembly. This document summarizes the legislation.

The General Assembly considered bills on a variety of agricultural issues in 2014 including agricultural labeling, agriculture oversight, taxation, and animal care. This document provides a summary of the legislation.

The General Assembly considered a variety of energy-related legislation during the 2014 session. The bills focused on changes to the renewable electricity standard, the Colorado Energy Research Authority, and enterprise zone investment tax credits.

This document provides a summary of major public health legislation considered by the General Assembly during the 2014 legislative session.

This document provides a summary of major insurance legislation considered by the General Assembly during the 2014 session.

This document provides a summary of water legislation considered by the General Assembly during the 2014 session.

The General Assembly considered several bills related to economic development during the 2014 session. Bills relating to workforce development, a statewide brand marketing plan, and a study of Colorado's employee talent base were all postponed indefinitely. A bill creating an app for Colorado businesses passed along with a bill making changes to funding of existing advanced industry economic development programs.  This document summarizes the various pieces of legislation.

School Finance Funding Comparison Assuming Passage of Both HB 14-1292 and HB 14-1298, FY 2014-15

Current Law vs. Passage of HB 14-1292 and HB 14-1298 Combined

This section lists all class 1 through class 6 felonies, level 1 through 4 drug felonies, class 1 through class 3 misdemeanors, level 1 and level 2 drug misdemeanors, and class 1 and class 2 misdemeanor traffic offenses by category of crime. The categories correspond to the headings of the 43 titles comprising the Colorado Revised Statutes. This section does not include petty offenses, traffic infractions, or unclassified felonies, misdemeanors, or misdemeanor traffic offenses.

This section contains a current listing of misdemeanor offenses. Misdemeanor offenses are categorized as follows: class 1, class 2, class 3, and unclassified misdemeanors. The penalty for the commission of a misdemeanor offense depends on its classification. The penalty scheme for misdemeanors is indicated in Table 3 below

This section contains a current listing of misdemeanor traffic offenses. Misdemeanor traffic offenses have two categories: class 1 and class 2. There are also five unclassified misdemeanor traffic offenses. The penalty scheme for misdemeanor traffic offenses is indicated in Table 5. In addition to the penalties listed below, certain traffic offenses may carry a points assessment against the offender's driver's license pursuant to Section 42-4-127, C.R.S.

This section contains a current listing of petty offenses. Petty offenses have two categories: class 1 and class 2. There are four unclassified petty offenses listed at the end of the class 1 and class 2 petty offenses.

This section contains a current listing of traffic infractions. Traffic infractions have two categories: class A and class B. The penalty range for the commission of a class A or class B traffic infraction is generally a $15 to $100 fine, although fines defined within the statute may exceed $100. In addition, certain class A traffic infractions may carry the assessment of points against a driver’s license pursuant to Section 42-2-127, C.R.S. There are two unclassified traffic infractions.

All listings are current through the 2013 regular session laws.

This memorandum provides information on intergovernmental transfers of revenue from the state government to Colorado's 64 counties. Data from 2010 show that of $5.0 billion in total county revenue, about $1.3 billion or 25.8 percent came from intergovernmental transfers. The state portion made up the largest share at $800.9 million. State revenue transfers come from various taxes and nontax revenue sources.

School Finance Funding Comparison Under HB 14-1292, FY 2014-15

Current Law vs. HB 14-1292