CML-initiated Legislation

Municipal Liability: CML opposes legislation that attempts to increase liability for municipalities through either expansion of private rights of action, removal of caps or limits on damages, or removal of remedies provisions in law. Increased liability places an undue financial burden on local governments which could divert limited resources away from critical public services and undermine the ability to serve communities effectively. Interim Legislative Advocacy Manager: Beverly Stables

Affordable: CML supports the state addressing construction defects litigation reform to increase the availability of affordable housing. CML opposes state preemption of local authority to adopt and enforce zoning and land use ordinances and any interference with home rule authority granted by Art. XX, S. 6 of the Colorado Constitution. CML supports protecting municipal authority to establish and enforce permitting processes, including those that apply to housing development.  Lobbyist: Emma Donahue

Taxation: CML supports the state extending excise taxing authority to statutory municipalities as a means of generating revenue to address local concerns and fund essential public services. Additionally, CML supports explicit state authorization allowing statutory municipalities the option to levy a vacancy tax with the approval of the voters. Lobbyist: Elizabeth Haskell

Transportation: CML supports state funding for transportation system infrastructure improvements that seek to prevent vehicular collisions with vulnerable road users. CML opposes “off-the-top” diversions from the Highway Users Tax Fund (HUTF) and further opposes efforts to alter HUTF allocations that result in reduced funding for local governments to invest in roads and bridges. CML supports state efforts to improve the safety and reliability of public transportation through investment of state and federal funds.  Lobbyist: Owen Brigner