A Quick Reminder on Some Bill Basics
by Patti Dahlberg With the 2020 Legislative Session just around the corner, it seems like a good time to review a few bill basics on bill sponsorship, bill summaries, and […]
Legislative Process
Answers for the 120th Legislative Day
By Julie Pelegrin Closing in on the final gavel of the first regular session of the 72nd General Assembly, our readers likely have a lot on their (tired) minds. So […]
So How Do Those Amendments Get Into Your Bill?
By Bethanie Pack Each bill faces a long, arduous journey from introduction to the Governor’s desk, a journey that many bills do not complete. But for those that do, this […]
Requesting an Interim Committee? All You Need is a Letter
(Reprinted with updates for the 2019 Legislative Session) Pursuant to section 2-3-303.3, C.R.S., a legislator who thinks a group of his or her colleagues should study a particular issue during the […]
OLLS Adopts New Policy for Handling Duplicate Bill Requests from Members
by Richard Sweetman Duplicate bill requests occur every session, and the Office of Legislative Legal Services (OLLS) must handle each such scenario with diplomacy, tact, and confidentiality. Beginning with the […]