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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New Bills We Are Keeping an Eye On

• SB24-210: Modifications to Laws Regarding Elections
• HB24-1461: Exemption for College Program Completion Earned Time

Bills Being Heard in Committee This Week

Tuesday April 23rd

House Appropriations

Time: 7:30 AM

• HB24-1095: Increasing Protections for Minor Workers
• HB24-1320: Educator Safety Task Force
• HB24-1364: Education-Based Workforce Readiness
• HB24-1431: Stable Housing for Survivors of Abuse Program
• SB24-188: Public School Finance
• SB24-010: Dentist & Dental Hygienist Compact
• SB24-018: Physician Assistant Licensure Compact

Senate Appropriations

Time: 8:00 AM

• SB24-034: Increase Access to School-Based Health Care
• SB24-110: Medicaid Prior Authorization Prohibition

House Judiciary

Time: 1:30 PM

• HB24-1461: Exemption for College Program Completion Earned Time

Senate Finance

Time: 2:00 PM

• HB24-1231: State Funding for Higher Education Projects

Senate Local Government & Housing

Time: 2:00 PM

• HB24-1294: Mobile Homes in Mobile Home Parks
• HB24-1313: Housing in Transit-Oriented Communities
• HB24-1152: Accessory Dwelling Units

Wednesday, April 24th

Senate Health & Human Services

Time: Upon Adjournment

• HB24-1262: Maternal Health Midwives

Thursday, April 25th

Senate Local Government & Housing

Time: Upon Adjournment

• HB24-1304: Minimum Parking Requirements
• HB24-1175: Local Governments Rights to Property for Affordable Housing
• SB24-154: Accessory Dwelling Units

Senate State, Veterans, & Military Affairs

Time: 1:30 PM

• SB24-210: Modifications to Laws Regarding Elections

House Education

Time: 1:30 PM

• SB24-069: Clarify Individualized Education Program Information

Bills That Have Been Postponed Indefinitely

• HB24-1028: Overdose Prevention Centers

Out of Committee and Headed to the Floor

• SB24-143: Credential Quality Apprenticeship Classification
• SB24-174: Sustainable Affordable Housing Assistance
• SB24-191: Host Homes for Youth
• SB24-200: Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion in Child Welfare
• SB24-202: Assignment of Child Support Foster Youth
• HB24-1008: Wage Claims Construction Industry Contractors
• HB24-1107: Judicial Review of Local Land Use Decision (headed to the Senate floor)

• HB24-1115: Prescription Drug Label Accessibility
• HB24-1233: Homeowners' Association Delinquency Payments Enforcement Procedures (headed to the Senate floor)
• HB24-1280: Welcome, Reception, & Integration Grant Program
• HB24-1384: Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics
• HB24-1437: Prohibit Flat Fees for Defending Indigent Clients
• HB24-1440: Property & Casualty Insurance Documents & Forms

Bills That Have Successfully Passed in One Chamber

• SB24-069: Clarify Individualized Education Program Information
• HB24-1099: Defendant Filing Fees in Evictions
• HB24-1231: State Funding for Higher Education Projects
• HB24-1262: Maternal Health Midwives
• HB24-1294: Mobile Homes in Mobile Home Parks
• HB24-1304: Minimum Parking Requirements
• HB24-1313: Housing in Transit-Oriented Communities

Bills That Have Successfully Passed in Both Chambers

• HB24-1002: Social Work Licensure Compact
• HB24-1305: Changes for Concurrent Enrollment Students

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New Colorado Laws 101: Five Business Guides on State Legislation

The Q1 2024 Arvada Business Pulse Survey, which saw 143 responses, asked business leaders which Colorado laws they would like additional support around implementation. The Arvada Chamber has assembled explainer posts for the top five Colorado laws selected in the survey. Click the button below for each legislation’s eligibility, key dates, and the requirements for businesses.

Affordable-housing package — and new tax credit bill — clears several hurdles

Gov. Jared Polis advanced his affordable-housing package in several big ways in recent days — including signing the first bill that is part of it into law on Monday — though the lynchpin bill to the effort continues to face likely hurdles ahead.

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

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. 

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