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. […]
Legislative Process
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” […]
Supreme Court Finds General Assembly “Reasonable” in Counting Only Working Calendar Days
By Julie Pelegrin As reported earlier, the General Assembly recently asked the Colorado Supreme Court to tell them whether, during a statewide public health declared disaster emergency, the General Assembly […]
How Did We Get Here? Tips for Researching Legislative History
Editor’s note: This article was originally posted December 10, 2015. It has been updated for the 2020 Legislative Session. by Julie Pelegrin As legislators, lobbyists, and stakeholders are working through […]