Revisor of Statutes Ensures Access to Colorado’s Laws
by Julie Pelegrin As we explained a couple of weeks ago, the Office of Legislative Legal Services is responsible not only for writing bills and amendments, but also for publishing […]
History
Legislature Passes the Laws – But Executive Branch Used to Write Them
by Julie Pelegrin Newly elected legislators are often (pleasantly) surprised to find that they do not have to write their own bills. The Office of Legislative Legal Services – a […]
Columbia Beckons from the Pediment, But How Did She Get There? Exploring Colorado Capitol Architecture
by Darren Thornberry Our state capitol is bursting with wonderful architectural nuance, and some of it is not readily apparent as one wanders the halls or the grounds. In fact, […]
“Why Don’t We Fix the Radiator?”: How a Broken Appliance Led to a Dazzling Restoration at the Colorado Capitol
by Darren Thornberry When the chambers of the Colorado Senate and House of Representatives were built in 1894, they were adorned with gold filigree stenciling over red and green paint, […]
Old Supreme Court Windows Honor Ethnic and Racial Group History in Colorado
by Melanie Pawlyszyn How often have you sat in the Old Supreme Court Chambers and wondered, “Who are those people in the windows?” As it turns out, each window honors […]