Tribute, Resolution, or Memorial – Making the Right Choice
By Patti Dahlberg When legislators wish to show support for individuals or groups, make public statements about issues or concerns, or ask Congress to take action on a matter, they […]
2018
What’s with All the Extra Changes in My Bill?
by Bethanie Pack Sometimes a seemingly quick fix in a bill, such as changing just a few words or extending a repeal date, results in a draft that was longer […]
Title 12 Recodification Project Moves Forward
by Thomas Morris Progress Through 2017 In 2016, the General Assembly enacted S.B. 16-163, which directs the Office of Legislative Legal Services (OLLS) to study an organizational recodification of Title 12 of […]
Looking Back: What Were the Political Issues in 1918…er…1917?
by Julie Pelegrin and Nate Carr The Second Regular Session of the Seventy-first General Assembly is underway. Based on recent media coverage and the opening day remarks by legislative leadership, […]
CCUSL Recommends Two Uniform Acts for Introduction in 2018
by Patti Dahlberg and Thomas Morris The Colorado Commission on Uniform State Laws (CCUSL) meets each year during the Uniform Law Commission’s (ULC) annual conference in July to discuss a […]