About this Weekly Policy Brief

This brief is your source for the latest updates on legislation and policies impacting the Rocky Mountain Partnership's priorities. It's not just about staying informed – we want to equip you to understand and engage with the legislative landscape. 

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Former Thornton City Council Member Julia Marvin was voted in to replace former Rep. Said Sharbini and represent Adams County. READ MORE

Governor Jared Polis' proposed budget would fully fund K-12 schools for first time since Great Recession. READ MORE

Over 160 bills have been introduced since the kickoff of the state legislative session last Wednesday. Check out the bills RMP is monitoring in alignment with our priorities below.

As we mentioned in the kickoff email, we aim to provide education, awareness, and essential information about the legislation and policy most impacting RMP's priorities. By doing so, we hope to empower you with the information you need to take action that is most meaningful and impactful to your organization.

New Bills We Are Keeping An Eye On

• SB24-001: Continue Youth Mental Health Services Program
• SB24-006: Pretrial Diversion Programs
• SB24-007: Behavioral Health First Aid Training Program
• SB24-010: Dentist & Dental Hygienist Compact
• SB24-012: Reentry Workforce Development Cash Assistance Pilot Program
• SB24-014: Seal of Climate Literacy Diploma Endorsement
• SB24-015: Licensed Professional Counselors in Communities
• SB24-017: Distribution of State Share of District Total Program
• SB24-018: Physician Assistant Licensure Compact
• SB24-034: Increase Access to School-Based Health Care
• SB24-047: Prevention of Substance Use Disorders
• SB24-048: Substance Use Disorders Recovery
• SB24-050: Colorado Workforce Demonstration Grants Pilot Program
• SB24-051: Adult Education
• SB24-059: Children's Behavioral Health Statewide System of Care
• HB24-1002: Social Work Licensure Compact
• HB24-1003: Opiate Antagonists and Detection Products in Schools
• HB24-1004: Ex-Offenders Practice in Regulated Occupations

• HB24-1007: Prohibit Residential Occupancy Limits
• HB24-1008: Wage Claims Construction Industry Contractors
• HB24-1019: Crisis Resolution Team Program
• HB24-1028: Overdose Prevention Centers
• HB24-1037: Substance Use Disorders Harm Reduction
• HB24-1038: High-Acuity Crisis for Children & Youth
• HB24-1045: Treatment for Substance Use Disorders
• HB24-1046: Child Welfare System Tools
• HB24-1049: School Mental Health Professional Loan Repayment Program
• HB24-1052: Senior Housing Income Tax Credit
• HB24-1057: Prohibit Algorithmic Devices Used for Rent Setting
• HB24-1066: Prevent Workplace Violence in Health-Care Settings
• HB24-1072: Protection of Victims of Sexual Offenses
• HB24-1082: First-Generation-Serving Higher Education Institutions
• HB24-1083: Construction Professional Insurance Coverage Transparency
• HB24-1087: Professional Endorsement Special Education Teaching
• HB24-1088: Modifications to the Child Fatality Prevention Act

LEARN

Take a deep dive into the bills that are most meaningful and impactful to you. Click the button below to view RMP's State Bill Tracker.

WRITE

Write a letter sharing your thoughts about the bills most meaningful and impactful to you Click the button below to download our letter template.

SHARE

Talk directly to legislators about the bills most meaningful and impactful to you by testifying at the statehouse. Click the button below to learn more.

Adams County Launches Domestic Violence Prevention and Services ARPA Funding Opportunity

This funding opportunity seeks to support projects that address the critical needs of individuals and families aected by domestic violence. The grant officially went live on January 8 and will be open through February 23.

Aurora police Chief Art Acevedo to resign after 13 months on the job

City Manager Jason Batchelor on Tuesday named interim Deputy Chief Heather Morris as the next interim chief. Acevedo brought Morris into the Aurora Police Department in April after the pair previously worked together in Houston and Miami.

Five things to know about how Colorado leaders propose to reshape workforce education

A new report commissioned by state lawmakers shows that programs to help prepare students for college and careers aren’t offered consistently at schools across the state, that they haven’t worked with one another, and that not enough families know about them.

More than 200 Colorado cities, counties to compete for new affordable housing program

So many local governments have signed up that demand has far out-stripped supply. Applications for one fund within Proposition 123 requested more money in total than is available for the entire program this year.

CEOs’ confidence in the economy is growing, but pay raises might not

According to a new survey by coaching and peer advisory firm Vistage, 26% of respondents report that pay raises will be higher in 2024 than they were last year, while 23% report pay raises will be lower, and 47% expect raises will be the same. Four percent said they don't plan on a pay raise in 2024.

Seven high-stakes rule changes that will challenge managers — and companies — in 2024

Here's a look at some of the biggest rules, both proposed and finalized, that employers, business owners and managers need to know as the new year kicks off.

Questions? Reach out to Ashley Edinger, RMP's Senior Director of Institute & Strategic Supports at AshleyEdinger@RMPBackbone.org.

Rocky Mountain Partnership (RMP) is a collaborative network comprised of community members and leaders from both public and private sectors. We work together to accelerate the economic and social advancement of the next generation by fostering collaboration among regional stakeholders and decision makers. We are committed to improving policies and revitalizing systems to create a brighter future.