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Understanding Nuclear Energy

Increasingly, there is interest in carbon-free energy sources, or energy sources that emit minimal to no greenhouse gases (GHGs) to produce electricity. Nuclear energy, which is a carbon-free energy source, accounts for about 19 percent of the electricity generated in the United States. However, there are concerns about its potentially harmful health and environmental impacts. This issue brief provides an overview of nuclear energy, its history in Colorado, public health and environmental concerns, and recent technological advancements in nuclear energy.


 

 

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Publishing Agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Subjects:
  • Energy
Issue Briefs

Climate Action Plan Data

Over the past few years, Colorado has set ambitious goals to reduce the state’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. This issue brief provides an overview of the state’s climate action plan and recent legislation that has supported the goal established by Governor Polis for the state to reach net‑zero emissions by 2050.

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Publishing Agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Subjects:
  • Natural Resources & Environment
Staff Publications

Patient Access to Experimental Treatments

This memorandum addresses patient access to experimental treatments, including access to clinical trials, participation in the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Expanded Access Program, and access to treatments under Colorado’s Right to Try Act. Additionally, this memorandum discusses “’Right to Try” legislation in other states and in the U.S. Congress. Finally, the memorandum addresses insurance coverage of experimental treatments administered both within and outside of clinical trials.

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Publishing Agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Subjects:
  • Health Care & Health Insurance
Issue Briefs

Local Government Affordable Housing Strategies

Several factors contribute to high housing costs in Colorado. The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development defines being housing cost burdened as households paying more than 30 percent of their income for housing. According to a housing affordability June 2025 white paper from the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA), 46.8 percent of renters and 21.5 percent of homeowners are housing cost-burdened in Colorado.

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Publishing Agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Subjects:
  • Housing
  • Local Government
Session Related Publications

House Term Limits

Term Limit Information for Members of the Colorado House of Representatives

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Publishing Agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Subjects:
  • General Assembly
  • State Government
Budget Related Publications

Report on Referendum C Revenue and Spending FY 2005-06 through FY 2024-25

This report contains the final audited figures for state revenue retained under Referendum C in the 2005‑06 through 2024-25 state fiscal years and preliminary numbers for the 2025-26 state fiscal year. It also reflects the actions of the General Assembly and Governor in spending the retained money. This report is prepared in accordance with the requirements of Referendum C, which was approved by voters in 2005. 

 

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Publishing Agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Subjects:
  • Fiscal Policy & Taxes
  • State Revenue & Budget
Staff Publications

Wildfire Matters Review Committee Summary Report

Pursuant to Section 2-3-1602, C.R.S., the committee is charged with reviewing and proposing legislation or other policy changes related to wildfire prevention, mitigation, and related matters, including public safety and forest health issues.

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Publishing Agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Subjects:
  • Natural Resources & Environment
Issue Briefs

Colorado Pet Animal Care and Facilities Act

This issue brief provides an overview of state laws related to pet animal facilities. These facilities are licensed and regulated under the Colorado Pet Animal Care and Facilities Act (PACFA).

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Publishing Agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Subjects:
  • Agriculture