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.
Learn About Process to Change Policy Statement
CCI’s Policy Statement is developed through a membership-driven process, with proposed changes reviewed annually by the Legislative Committee before the legislative session. Amendments require 65% approval. Nine steering committees, aligned with CCI’s focus areas, meet regularly during the session to adopt positions on specific legislation, using the Policy Statement as a guiding framework.
2025 Legislative Priorities Process
CCI Policy Statement: Initiated legislation should be realistic and closely related to the conduct of our members’ responsibilities if we are to retain a high level of credibility. Local elected officials’ groups, county and otherwise, as well as other interest groups, should be encouraged to find sponsors for and initiate their own proposals, allowing our members and CCI to take a supportive role when the bill is introduced.
Results of Legislative Committee & Membership Meeting
Monday, October 7, 2024
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After much deliberation and discussion, CCI’s Legislative Committee approved two letters, the latest version of our Policy Statement, and our 2025 Legislative Priorities. These were then ratified by the Membership Meeting immediately afterward. Please see the final copies below:
Steering Committee Meeting
Friday, September 20, 2024, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm | Virtual
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The CCI Legislative Committee will meet on Friday, October 4 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. Only discussion will occur, no votes will be taken. However, proponents will have an opportunity to conduct a straw poll to gauge the interest of their colleagues.
Proposed Issues Discussion
Friday, July 19, 2024, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm | Virtual
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