In Colorado

CML supports cooperation among local, state and federal officials to provide a strong partnership with Colorado's cities and towns. The main focus of these advocacy efforts occur with the Colorado General Assembly. CML employs a dedicated advocacy team, which is a reliable source of information about legislative issues and their impact on Colorado's cities and towns and their residents. At the end of each session, the advocacy team provides summaries of laws enacted.

The Legislative Process: What you need to know, Oct. 26

CML recently hosted a webinar (wmv, 57 mB) on what you need to know about the legislative process, featuring your advocacy team.

2012 legislative session

CML box score and bill log

• Senate bills (pdf - May 10, 2012)
• House bills (pdf - May 10, 2012)
• Box score of CML oppose bills Word document or website  
• Box score of CML support bills: Word document or website 

Statehouse Report

Statehouse Report is published regularly while the General Assembly is in session, providing timely information about pending legislation and its possible ramifications for municipalities. If you are a CML member (and are logged into the site), click here to receive the Statehouse Report by email.

• Statehouse Report - May 15, 2012
• Statehouse Report - May 7, 2012  
• Statehouse Report - April 30, 2012  
• Statehouse Report - April 23, 2012  
• Statehouse Report - April 16, 2012  
• Statehouse Report - April 9, 2012  
• Statehouse Report - April 2, 2012  
• Statehouse Report - March 26, 2012  
• Statehouse Report - March 19, 2012  
• Statehouse Report - March 12, 2012 
• Statehouse Report - March 5, 2012  
• Statehouse Report - Feb. 27, 2012  
• Statehouse Report - Feb. 20, 2012  
• Statehouse Report - Feb. 13, 2012 
• Statehouse Report - Feb. 6, 2012  
• Statehouse Report - Jan. 30, 2012 
• Statehouse Report - Jan. 23, 2012  
• Statehouse Report - Dec. 16, 2011  

Position papers

Learn why CML opposed:

• HB 12-1037: Mandated local tax break for pesticides (before governor)

Learn why CML supported:

• SB 12-155: Colorado Open Records Act and voted ballots (amended onto HB 12-1036 and before governor)
• SJR 12-025: Colorado Amtrak rail service (adopted)

Dead bills that CML had a position on:

• SB 12-050: Prohibiting red light cameras - CML position: Oppose
• SB 12-063: Cap on severance tax distributions - CML position: Oppose
• SB 12-081: Prohibiting local governments from requiring installation of sprinklers - CML position: Oppose
• HB 12-1014: Vehicle registration late fees - CML position: Oppose
• HB 12-1021: Elimination of transportation planning regions - CML position: Oppose
• HB 12:1062: State-mandated Peace Officers Bill of Rights - CML position: Oppose
• HB 12-1066: Titling and registering ATVs - CML position: Oppose
• HB 12-1082: Federal prevailing wage for public works projects - CML position: Oppose
• HB 12-1036: Public land for retail sales - CML position: Oppose
• HB 12-1161: Nutrient standards interim review - CML position: Support
• HB 12-1325: Methamphetamine precursor drug sales database - CML position: Oppose
• HB 12-1356: Withhold local government severance tax - CML position: Oppose
• HCR 12-1003: Initiative reform - CML position: Support

Bills signed into law that CML had a position on:

• SB 12-013: Low-speed electric vehicles - CML position: Support
• HB 12-1026: Peace officer status for certain prosecuting municipal attorneys - CML position: Support
• HB 12-1029: Business personal property tax incentive - CML position: Support

Colorado General Assembly

CML has prepared lists of senators and representatives by municipality, along with a list of committee members:

• Senators by municipality 
• Representatives by municipality 
• Senate and House committees  

Or link to the Colorado General Assembly Web site.