Advocacy

Policy Statement & Initiatives

CCI’s Policy Statement was developed through a broad-based, membership driven policy development process. The Legislative Committee considers legislative proposals and policy statement changes recommended by each of the steering committees before the beginning of each legislative session.

Legislative Priorities

Each year, County Commissioners propose legislative issues, which are approved by their colleagues and become CCI’s legislative priorities.

Legislative Session

CCI advocates on various issues in front of the Colorado General Assembly. CCI produces numerous resources to keep Commissioners informed of legislation impacting counties, CCI’s progress on advocating and amending various bills and, at the end of each session, the new Mandates and Authorities handed down from the legislature.

Steering Committees

CCI’s nine Steering Committees review member-adopted policy and provide direction on legislative issues within the assigned subject areas. The Steering Committees also study and make recommendations on issues related to assigned subject areas. Throughout the Legislative Session, the Steering Committees meet to vote on bill positions and amendments on issues impacting CCI members.

Legislative Report

The Legislative Report is sent each Monday during the Colorado State Legislative Session to provide background and updates on legislation affecting Colorado County Governments