Bill Requests – Fact or Fiction?
by Patti Dahlberg The 2016 legislative session is only about two and a half months away, and that means the bill drafting season is quickly heating up. This seems like […]
Legislative Process
What’s So Important About a 10-day bill? How About a 30-day bill?
By Kathy Zambrano As the General Assembly moves toward the end of the regular legislative session, you may hear the terms “10-day bill” and “30-day bill” bouncing around the capitol […]
Requesting an Interim Committee? All You Need is a Letter
(Reprinted with updates for the 2015 Session) The process for requesting an interim study committee changed last year. Pursuant to section 2-3-303.3, C.R.S., a legislator can no longer create an […]
Bill Versions Mark the Path from Introduction to Final Passage
by Patti Dahlberg and Julie Pelegrin In following legislation from introduction to the Governor’s desk, it’s important to know which version you’re working with. Once introduced, a bill may be […]
Bill requests submitted? Then it’s time to decide the bill introduction order
by Patti Dahlberg According to Joint Rule 24(b)(1)(A), each session a legislator is allowed five bill requests. These five requests are in addition to any appropriation, committee-approved, or sunset bills […]