Reducing Conflicts Over Conflicts (of Interest)
by Bob Lackner As with many legislatures, the Colorado General Assembly prides itself on being a “citizen legislature,” which means it is comprised of citizens who take leave from their […]
April 2017
Does My Bill Really Enact a Compact?
By Thomas Morris Drafters are often given a draft bill that purports to be a compact — sometimes called an interstate compact. However, in at least some instances, it is […]
The Rise and Fall of 1,100 Cubic Feet of Old Files
by Debbie Haskins A few years ago, the Office of Legislative Legal Services (OLLS) came to the startling conclusion that we might be the unlucky stars in a disturbing episode […]
Who Owns the Law? The Colorado Perspective on Copyright and State Statutes
By Jennifer Gilroy and Abby Chestnut[1] Here is a civically inspired thought for you: As a citizen of the United States, you own the law. The law is not subject […]