A bill that would create a mechanism for local governments in Colorado to form “job creation districts” is pending in the state legislature.  House Bill 13-1212, to be known as the “Job Creation District Act of 2013,” provides for an economic development tool that would be available to local governments to financially participate in

The Colorado legislature is considering a bill that would impose a cap on the aggregate amount of state income tax credits available annually to taxpayers for the donation of a conservation easement.  Currently, Section 39-22-522(2.5), C.R.S., provides that the Colorado Division of Real Estate may not issue state income tax credit certificates for conservation easement