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Learn more about what Laws Enacted (PDF) in 2025 are impacting your municipality.
CML's highlights of key 2025 bills
that may impact municipalities and are or could be in effect very
soon, unless vetoed.
CML's municipal members adopted the 2025-2026 CML Policy Statement at the Annual Business Meeting in June.
Human resources professionals play a key role in local governments. HR departments serve as a bridge between employees and management — helping municipalities be productive while keeping workers empowered and engaged. The October issue of Colorado Municipalities explores this rapidly evolving profession and highlights the people who practice it on behalf of cities and towns. Articles in this issue focus on emerging issues such as legal considerations when using artificial intelligence in hiring, high-level conflict management, burnout, generational gaps in the workforce, and municipal child care programs.
The current quarterly round of the Energy Code Adoption and Enforcement Grant closes Aug. 29. This program supports jurisdictions in adopting advanced energy codes, making buildings more efficient, reducing energy costs, and improving building safety. More information about this Colorado Energy Office grant program is available online. Free grant-writing assistance is also available.