Can I ever introduce more than 5 bills?
As you’re probably aware, Joint Rule 24 (b) (1) (A) allows a member of the General Assembly to introduce only five bills during a regular session of the legislature. However, […]
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Why is the title of a bill so important?
The title of a bill provides notice to the public as to the contents of the bill. Article V, section 21 of the State Constitution requires that a bill contain […]
Does the General Assembly have a set policy regarding public records and e-mail?
Yes. In addition to the statutory requirements of the Colorado Open Records Act, the General Assembly has adopted specific policies related to public records and e-mail. These policies are available […]
What is the OLLS’ role in the ballot initiative process?
When a citizen proposes a ballot initiative, he or she must first submit it to the Legislative Council Staff (LCS). At that point, staff from both the OLLS and LCS […]
What happens if I make the same bill request as another legislator?
When the OLLS determines that your bill request appears to be identical or substantially similar to a request made by another legislator, the Office will contact you and let you […]