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File #: 21-404    Version: 1
Type: Presentation Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 5/17/2021 In control: Board of County Commissioners Study Session
On agenda: 6/1/2021 Final action:
Title: 11:30 AM *State Lobbyist Meeting
Attachments: 1. Board Summary Report, 2. Bill Tracker
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To:                                                               Board of County Commissioners

 

Through:                                          Michelle Halstead, Director, Commissioners’ Office

 

Prepared By:

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Jacquelyn Bayard, Administrative Specialist, Commissioners’ Office

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Presenter: Greg Romberg, Romberg and Associates

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Subject:

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11:30 AM *State Lobbyist Meeting

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Purpose and Request:

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The purpose of this meeting is to provide information on the status of Colorado’s state legislative session, potential impacts to Arapahoe County, and seek Board direction on legislative positions or specific advocacy activities. In preparation for the legislative session, the meeting will cover the topics below and recommend staff positions (in parentheses).

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Background and Discussion: As a constitutional subdivision of Colorado state government, Arapahoe County can only exercise those powers specifically expressed in statute or in the constitution. Arapahoe County contracts with Romberg & Associates for state advocacy activities and the Director of Human Services, the County Attorney, the Director of Community Resources, the Director of Public Works and Development, and the Director of the Commissioners’ Office serve as staff liaisons for federal and state government relations. The Board adopted 2021 legislative principles which describe the County’s underlying interest on specific issues. These principles serve as a consistent guide for the county in developing positions on federal and state legislation, rulemaking, and proactive issue advocacy.

During session, the County publishes bills of interest and any positions on the county’s website through a bill tracker:
<https://statebillinfo.com/SBI/index.cfm?fuseaction=Public.Dossier&id=28263&pk=273>

During the meeting, the following topics and bills will be discussed:

 

                     Legislative Overview - Greg Romberg

                     Criminal Justice Update - Ron Carl/Erin Powers

                     Joint Budget Committee Human Services Package Update - Cheryl Ternes

                     SB21-260 Sustainability of the Transportation System - Greg

                     HB21-1315 Costs Assessed to Juveniles in the Criminal Justice System - Greg

                     SB21-279 Delinquent Interest Payments Property Tax - Greg

                     Post-Session Look Ahead - Greg

 

Fiscal Impact: None

 

Alternatives: N/A

 

Alignment with Strategic Plan:

                     Be fiscally sustainable

                     Provide essential and mandated service

                     Be community focused

 

Staff Recommendation: Refer to the bill tracking spreadsheet for recommendations on specific legislative bills.

 

Concurrence: N/A