Legislative Action
City of Westminster Legislative Program
The City of Westminster follows legislative activity in the Colorado General Assembly very closely.
Prior to each legislative session, City Council adopts a Legislative Policy Statement (see below) that identifies general issues that significantly impact the City of Westminster, along with the city’s policy principles on these issues. The Legislative Policy Statement is consistent with City Council’s Strategic Plan Goals and Objectives. Using City Council's adopted Legislative Policy Statement as a guide, city staff will review and analyze bills introduced in the Colorado General Assembly that have a potential impact on the city's interests.
Official City Positions on 2013 State Legislative Session
(updated April 25, 2013)
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Number
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Title
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Sponsor
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Position
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Status
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Calendar
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HB 13-1313
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Changes to Executive Session Procedures
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Peniston/Hodge
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Oppose
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Active
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House Local Government
(April 24)
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HB 13-1295
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Implementation the Marketplace
Fairness Act Of 2013
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Ferrandino
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Support
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Active
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House Finance
(April 24)
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HB 13-1090
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Construction Contractor
Subcontractor Prompt Pay
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Fischer/Tochtrop
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Oppose
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PI
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This bill has been Postponed
Indefinitely (PI)
and is no longer active
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HB 13-1212
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Local Authority To Form
Job Creation Districts
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Moreno
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Oppose
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Active
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Senate Local Government
(Testimony Only)
(April 23)
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SB 13-023
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Increase Damages Caps
Under CGIA
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Cadman
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Oppose
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PASSED
Sent to Governor
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Passed Senate & House
Third reading
(March 25)
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SB 13-025
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Collective Bargaining Firefighters
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Tochtrop
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Oppose
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Active
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Consideration of House
Amendments in Senate
(April 24)
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For more information on the City of Westminster's legislative program, please contact the City Manager's Office at 303-658-2016.
2013 Legislative Policy Statement
2012 Legislative Policy Statement
2012 Federal Legislative Issues Guide
2012 State Legislative Issues Guide
Official City Positions
In concert with the Legislative Policy Statement, City Council takes formal positions on pieces of legislation that directly impact the interests of residents and the home rule status of the City of Westminster. Positions are adopted on the legislation as dated on the position paper and are posted on the website as adopted.
House Bill 13-1295: Concerning Implementation the Marketplace Fairness Act Of 2013
House Bill 13-1313: Concerning Changes to Executive Session Procedures
House Bill 13-1090: Concerning Payment of Amounts Due Under a Construction Agreement
House Bill 13-1212: Concerning the Ability of Local Governments to Form Job Creation Districts
Senate Bill 13-023: Increase Damages Cap under Colorado Government Immunity Act, Official City Position
Senate Bill 13‐025: Concerning Collective Bargaining By Firefighters, Official City Position
Other elected representatives
Regional, state and federal elected officials