Colorado Spirit of the Bill Explainer
A framework that helps policy and digital service teams interpret legislation by identifying user needs, intent, and implementation challenges to support more effective, human-centered government service delivery.
A structured approach for translating legislative intent into actionable, user-centered digital implementation.
Guides teams through understanding the law’s purpose, identifying user needs embedded in legal texts, and surfacing operational and delivery challenges that may arise during implementation. The document includes annotated examples, process diagrams, and reflection prompts to help multidisciplinary teams, specifically policy, legal, and delivery staff to collaborate on service design that aligns with both legal requirements and lived experiences. It emphasizes cross-functional alignment, equity, and the importance of focusing on what the law is trying to accomplish.
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