An informational and educational resource for the Colorado General Assembly by the Office of Legislative Legal Services.
by Patti Dahlberg
Each member of the Colorado General Assembly is allowed five bill requests (Joint Rule 24(b)(1)(A)). These five bill requests are in addition to any appropriation, committee-approved, or sunset bills that a legislator may choose to carry. Seems pretty simple — every legislator gets five bills?
If only it were so . . . there are a few rules legislators need to follow in order to make and keep their five bill requests.
by Chuck Brackney
The approach of fall brings a number of signals that the seasons are changing. Leaves turning bright colors, colder temperatures, and the return of football are just some of these. Around the Office of Legislative Legal Services (OLLS), though, the advent of autumn means that rule review season is in full swing.
by Dan Cartin, Director of the Office of Legislative Legal Services
Welcome to Colorado LegiSource, the on-line blog of the Office of Legislative Legal Services or, as we are also known, the “OLLS” or just “the drafting office.” Our blog is a web-based resource that will utilize the writing skills of the OLLS’ nonpartisan attorneys and legal staff to periodically post useful, legislatively related information during the session and interim for members of the General Assembly.