Find your Colorado Legislators
Do you have concerns you want to share about upcoming legislation? Colorado Center for Aging can help. If you are interested in testifying about proposed legislation or want to contact you state representatives Colorado Center for Aging can help. The Colorado Center...
A Tribute to Colorado Senior Lobby
On March 18, 2021, the Colorado House of Representatives assembly read a Tribute to Colorado Senior Lobby into the House record. This is a tribute to each and every person who has ever been engaged with CSL and to every older Coloradan. Details about this event On...
Medicare … or is it Medicaid?
Medicare … or is it Medicaid? This question is frequently asked however, Medicare and Medicaid are different and distinct programs. The primary difference between Medicare and Medicaid is in eligibility. Medicaid: Is a joint federal and state funded program...
How does the Governor develop his budget?
The Colorado Governor’s State Budget, which is presented on November 1, is developed with all the different state agencies and cabinet members, the Office of State Planning and Budget (OSPB), using forecasting information on the different revenue streams and taxes...
Legislative Resources – HCBS
Home Community Based Services (HCBS) provide opportunities for Medicaid beneficiaries to receive services in their own home or community rather than institutions or other isolated settings. The following are legislative resources that explain HCBS. Colorado...
Motions that Bring a Question Before the Assembly Again
In the Colorado State Budget Process, there are motions that bring a question before the assembly again. They are: Take from the Table = resume consideration of a main motion Rescind, Repeal or Annul = cancel something that has been previously adopted Amend Something...
Legislative Resources – Glossary of Terms
Appendix V – Terms, Acronyms and Abbreviations from Colorado Medical Assistance Program – CLICK HERE Acronyms from Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF) – CLICK HERE Glossary of Budget Terms – CLICK HERE Glossary of Legislative Terms – CLICK...
History of the Senior Property Tax Exemption
This document from November 2016 is a history of the senior property tax exemption. The document was prepared by the Colorado Legislative Council Staff. History of the Senior Property Tax Exemption as of November 2016 - CLICK HERE
Colorado Legislative Services
Office of Legislative Legal Services (OLLS) is: Nonpartisan, in-house counsel for General Assembly Established in statute – §2-3-501, C.R.S. Serves all 100 members equally The office is comprised of attorneys; legislative editors, publications specialists, and...
Value and Contribution of Older Coloradans
Value and Contribution of Older Coloradans - CLICK HERE