One Thing’s for Certain – Things are Uncertain
by Patti Dahlberg The Executive Committee of the Legislative Council sent out a joint release on December 21, 2020, announcing the plan to delay the 2021 legislative session due to […]
Legislative Process
Colorado’s $tate Budget Process
by Carolyn Kampman, Kate Watkins, and Patti Dahlberg Editor’s note: This article was originally posted on March 23, 2018, and has been edited as appropriate. Most people associate the state […]
What’s so Special about a Special Session?
by Julie Pelegrin Editor’s note: This article was originally posted on May 10, 2012, and has been updated with information pertaining to the upcoming special session commencing November 30, 2020. […]
How Long Does the Governor Have to Take Action on a Bill?
by Jennifer Gilroy You’ve just learned that your chamber has delivered your bill to the governor’s office and now you’re biting your nails wondering whether Governor Polis will sign it. […]
The Domino Effect of a Delayed Adjournment Sine Die
By Jennifer Gilroy While counting only working calendar days toward the 120-day limit of the legislative session may provide the General Assembly with some relief toward achieving their “mission-critical responsibilities” […]