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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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In a bid to spur condominium construction in Colorado, a group of state lawmakers introduced a bill aimed at reducing lawsuits over construction errors by narrowing when they can be filed and by giving builders and homeowners an avenue to make repairs faster and without going to court. READ MORE | |
State lawmakers’ latest attempt to boost denser housing in Colorado cities would give local governments a choice: Embrace newly required density goals and unlock millions of dollars in grants and tax credits to help achieve them. READ MORE | |
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Nearly 500 bills have been introduced so far during this legislative session. 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.
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New Bills We Are Keeping an Eye On | |
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SB24-164: Institution of Higher Education Transparency Requirements
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HB24-1312: State Income Tax Credit for Careworkers
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HB24-1313: Housing in Transit-Oriented Communities
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HB24-1316: Middle-Income Housing Tax Credit
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HB24-1317: Workforce Data Collection
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HB24-1318: Modify Rental Premises Person with Disability
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HB24-1320: Educator Safety Task Force
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HB24-1322: Medicaid Coverage Housing & Nutrition Services
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HB24-1324: Attorney General Restrictive Employment Agreements
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Bills Being Heard in Committee Next Week | |
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Monday, February 26
Senate Judiciary
Time: 1:30 PM
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SB24-119: Term Abandonment for Federal Classification Juvenile
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Tuesday, February 27
House Health & Human Services
Time: Upon Adjournment
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HB24-1066: Prevent Workplace Violence in Health-Care Settings
House Judiciary
Time: Upon Adjournment
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HB24-1072: Protection of Victims of Sexual Offenses
House Transportation, Housing & Local Government
Time: Upon Adjournment
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HB24-1158: Homeowners' Association Foreclosure Sales Requirements
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HB24-1099: Defendant Filing Fees in Evictions
House Judiciary
Time: 1:30 PM
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HB24-1291: Licensed Legal Paraprofessionals
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HB24-1126: Substance Use Disorder Treatment as Bond Condition
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House Transportation, Housing, & Local Government
Time: 1:30 PM
Senate Business, Labor, & Technology
Time: 2:00 PM
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SB24-155: Payment of Family & Medical Leave Benefits
Senate Finance
Time: 2:00 PM
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SB24-047: Prevention of Substance Use Disorders
Senate Local Government & Housing
Time: 2:00 PM
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SB24-094: Safe Housing for Residential Tenants
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Wednesday, February 28
House Business Affairs & Labor
Time: Upon Adjournment
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HB24-1280: Welcome, Reception, & Integration Grant Program
House Education
Time: Upon Adjournment
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HB24-1082: First-Generation-Serving Higher Education Institutions
House Transportation, Housing & Local Government
Time: 1:30 PM
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HB24-1233: Homeowners' Association Delinquency Payments Enforcement Procedures
Senate Education Committee
Time: 1:30 PM
House Health & Human Services
Time: 1:30 PM
Senate Judiciary
Time: 1:30 PM
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SB24-120: Updates to the Crime Victim Compensation Act
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Thursday, February 29
House Finance
Time: Upon Adjournment
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HB24-1144: Income Tax Credit for Mortgage Rate Buy Downs
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HB24-1125: Tax Credit Commercial Building Conversion
Senate Local Government & Housing
Time: Upon Adjournment
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SB24-097: Property Tax Distraint Sale Mobile Home
House State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs
Time: Upon Adjournment
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HB24-1226: Tuition Assistance for Colorado National Guard & Dependents
Senate Health & Human Services
Time: 1:30 PM
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SB24-061: Creating a Drug Donation Program
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SB24-110: Medicaid Prior Authorization Prohibition
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Bills That Have Been Postponed Indefinitely |
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SB24-012: Reentry Workforce Development Cash Assistance Pilot Program
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HB24-1049: School Mental Health Professional Loan Repayment Program
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HB24-1088: Modifications to the Child Fatality Prevention Act
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Out of Committee and Headed to the Floor |
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SB24-073: Maximum Number of Employees to Qualify as Small Employer
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HB24-1037: Substance Use Disorders Harm Reduction
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HB24-1175: Local Governments Rights to Property for Affordable Housing
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Bills That Have Successfully Passed in One Chamber |
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SB24-006: Pretrial Diversion Programs
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SB24-017: Distribution of State Share of District Total Program
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HB24-1098: Cause Required for Eviction of Residential Tenant
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HB24-1122: Protection Orders for Victims of Crimes
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Bills That Have Successfully Passed in Both Chambers & Headed to Gov. Polis |
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HB24-1098: Cause Required for Eviction of Residential Tenant
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HB24-1122: Protection Orders for Victims of Crimes
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Education Corner: Bill of the Week | |
SB24-106 Right to Remedy Construction Defects
SB24-106: Right to Remedy Construction Defects is aimed at changing and clarifying how lawsuits related to construction defects are handled in Colorado.
What would the bill do?
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Give construction professionals, when faced with a defect claim, the right to fix the issue themselves or hire another professional to do so
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Expand the options for alternative dispute resolution, such as mediation
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Prevents details of a settlement offer, when made and accepted, from being used in future legal proceedings unless it is to enforce the settlement
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Requires unit owners' associations to obtain written consent from at least two-thirds of the actual owners in the community before bringing a claim or related action
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Limits the damages a claimant can seek
- Requires associations to follow the same procedures and limitations as individual unit owners when they make a claim on behalf of unit owners and the matter does not contain real estate owned by the association
What economic and social mobility metrics does this bill impact?
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Where is this bill in its legislative journey?
This bill will be heard in the Senate Local Government & Housing Committee on March 5th.
How can I learn more about this bill?
Click the button below to view the bill.
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A quick update on bills previously highlighted...
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SB24-143: Credential Quality Apprenticeship Classification was heard in the Senate Education Committee on Wednesday, February 21. It was referred amended to the Appropriations Committee.
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HB24-1045: Treatment for Substance Use Disorders was heard in the House Health & Human Services Committee on Tuesday, February 20. It was referred amended to the Finance Committee.
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HB24-1152: Accessory Dwelling Units is being heard by the House Transportation, Housing & Local Government committee on Tuesday, February 27.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Regional, State, and National Policy and News Roundup | |
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Polis, Colorado legislators announce funding plan to expand healthcare training at four state colleges
Gov. Jared Polis, lawmakers and leaders from the state's higher education institutions announced a new funding plan aimed at supporting expanded healthcare training initiatives across four state colleges.
The pending legislation creates a certificate of participation to fund infrastructure projects at Colorado State University, University of Northern Colorado, Metropolitan State University of Denver, and Trinidad State College.
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Conservative groups to propose a cap on future increases; proposal doesn’t yet say how shortfalls for local governments will be addressed
Two conservative groups, Advance Colorado and Colorado Concern, plan to harness grassroots outrage over average increases of 25% to win approval for a ballot initiative that caps how much property taxes can rise going forward.
The two groups, which have faced off against each other on previous tax initiatives, are teaming up to reset property taxes back to 2022 levels and limit future property tax increases to 4% a year in an effort they believe will resonate with and provide relief to taxpayers stung by the added costs they are facing.
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About the Rocky Mountain Partnership | | |
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Rocky Mountain Partnership (RMP) is a group of leaders and community members who are WORKING TOGETHER to ensure that every young person across our region has the opportunity to embark on a successful journey toward economic and social advancement.
Guided by a globally recognized framework and data, we strive to create impactful, large-scale solutions. We break down silos within existing efforts, optimize regional resources, and advance impactful policies and strategies.
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