Legislative Priorities: Causes We’re Championing
In addition to the work CCI performs to ensure that bills do not result in unfunded mandates for counties and are properly resourced for successful implementation, our organization also proactively initiates member-approved legislation that addresses inefficiencies, launches new programs and tools, and revises existing law to more accurately reflect on-the-ground implementation realities. CCI members approve, on average, six to eight issues each year — more than any other association.
2026 Legislative Priorities & Policy Statement Adopted
At the October 3 Legislative Committee meeting, CCI members officially adopted the legislative priorities for the 2026 session. These proposals, submitted by counties across the state, will guide CCI’s advocacy efforts in the upcoming year.
The full list of adopted priorities is available below.
The 2026 Policy Statement was also adopted. It will serve as a guide for evaluating legislation and establishing CCI positions throughout the session.
The full Policy Statement is also available below.
Please contact Madison Bryant at mbryant@ccionline.org with any questions.
Note: Three proposals did not advance due to discrepancies identified during the vote audit. This process ensures the integrity of our legislative priority selection and confirms alignment with CCI’s bylaws and voting procedures.
Legislative Committee & Membership Meeting
Friday, October 3, 2025, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm | CCI Office & Virtual
- View Meeting Agenda HERE.
- View Master Proposals Table HERE.
- View County Letter on Human Services Programs HERE.
The CCI Legislative Committee will meet on Friday, October 3 at 9 a.m. to adopt the proposals that will become CCI legislative priorities in the upcoming session. This meeting is immediately followed by a membership meeting in which the full membership affirms the work of the Legislative Committee.
For this Legislative Committee meeting, the CCI Bylaws require that each county appoint one commissioner representative to serve and cast that county’s vote; counties are also able to appoint an alternate. Unlike Steering Committee proxies, the voting member for the Legislative Committee must be a county commissioner and cannot be an employee of the county.
Steering Committee Meeting
Friday, September 19, 2025, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm | CCI Office & Virtual
View Meeting Agenda (click here)
View Building Info and Parking Instructions (click here)
ALL COMMITTEES MEET THIS DAY — Health & Human Services; Land Use & Natural Resources; Agriculture, Wildlife & Rural Affairs; Public Lands, Justice & Public Safety; General Government; Tourism, Resorts and Economic Development; Taxation & Finance; Transportation & Telecommunications.
No votes will be taken during this meeting. It will focus on discussion and gathering feedback on CCI’s 2026 Legislative Proposals. Please email Kieran Boes at kboes@ccionline.org for the meeting link or other questions.
Proposed Issues Discussion
Friday, July 25, 2025, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm | Virtual
Members will meet virtually via Zoom to discuss and provide feedback on the submitted proposals for 2026 CCI Legislative Priorities. Please check your calendar or contact Kieran Boes for meeting details.