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Colorado’s Towing Bill of Rights
Few car-owner experiences are more frustrating (and unexpectedly expensive) than having your car towed. In August 2022, the General Assembly the Towing Bill of Rights.
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New Congressional District for Colorado
Colorado has recently gained a new seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. Every ten years after the Census has been taken, population data for …
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How an Initiative Gets to the Ballot
You’ve probably encountered petitioners out gathering signatures for initiatives they hope to get on the ballot. But how much do you know about the process …
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Reapportionment, Redistricting, and the Census
This week, the Census Bureau released reapportionment data from the 2020 census. What is reapportionment? The population data from the census determines how …
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New Handbook on Colorado Marijuana Laws
Colorado voters approved the legalization of medical marijuana in 2000 and retail (recreational) marijuana in 2012. Both came with a host of laws and regulations, …
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The Colorado Recovery Plan
This month the Governor’s office, along with House and Senate leadership from both parties, issued The Colorado Recovery Plan, the state’s stimulus plan for economic …
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At the Legislature: Public Option Health Insurance
One of the most talked-about bills this session concerns a proposal for the creation of a state public option health benefit plan. So what exactly …
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Time Machine Tuesday: The Day Colorado Had Three Governors
116 years ago today occurred one of the strangest events in Colorado political history — and now, thousands of pages of documents are available to …
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At the Legislature: Housing
One of the hot topics this session is housing, especially with regard to the issues of affordable housing and landlord-tenant rights. So far, several bills …
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“State of the Judiciary” Speeches
Every odd-numbered year, the Chief Justice of the Colorado Supreme Court delivers a “State of the Judiciary” address to the General Assembly. Normally, this occurs …
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Crime Classification in Colorado
Wondering if a particular crime is a felony, misdemeanor, or petty offense in Colorado? Or the difference between a Class A and Class B traffic …
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Start of the 2021 Legislative Session
In Colorado, the second Wednesday in January traditionally marks the convening of the State Legislature, which holds a 120-day session. This year, however, things are …
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Special Legislative Session Starts November 30
This year a special session of the Legislature has been called to deal with issues surrounding COVID-19 in Colorado. Typically, the Colorado General Assembly meets …
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2020 Ballot Measures: Charitable Gaming, Casino Bet Limits, and Nicotine Taxes
Several high-profile ballot measures are getting the majority of the attention this year, but there are also a few others that you may not have …
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Where to Find State Budget Information
With the perilous economic situation brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, the State of Colorado’s budget is facing a multi-billion dollar shortfall. Economists from the …
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New Resources on Federal and State Laws Pertaining to COVID-19
Several new memos and Issue Briefs have recently been released by Colorado Legislative Council Staff that provide some guidance on how Colorado and federal laws …
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At the Legislature: Family and Medical Leave for Employees
Among the issues at the Capitol receiving a significant amount of attention this year is a proposed state-run family and medical leave program. The program …
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At the Legislature: Animal Protection
Several bills dealing with animal protection issues have been introduced so far this Legislative session. They include measures dealing with a variety of subjects, from …
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At the Legislature: Single-Use Plastics
According to the EPA, less than 10% of plastics are recycled. As the oceans and landfills become increasingly filled with plastic bags, wrappers, utensils, and …
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Time Machine Tuesday: History of Term Limits in Colorado
In the 143 years that Colorado has been a state, the laws regarding terms of office for elected officials have changed several times. In fact, …