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 Fact Sheets
Created by staff, these one-pagers provide important information on CCI legislative priorities.
County Fiscal Challenges
Survey Insights from 60 Colorado Counties.
HB26-1239, County Enforcement Authority
HB26-1075, Strengthening Local Child Welfare Prevention Efforts
SB26-061, Modernizing Legal Notice Requirements for Colorado Counties
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.
Historic Priorities
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As outlined in the CCI bylaws (Article XI, Section 5), CCI is beginning its annual process to solicit proposals to be “developed and adopted as priorities for the legislative agenda of the organization.”
The legislative agenda “includes all legislative issues for which CCI staff seeks legislative bill sponsors and is primarily responsible for securing their passage and enactment” (CCI Bylaws, Article V, Section 7).
Any proposal should identify and describe the problem the proponent county is seeking to solve and include an initial proposed solution. To be a CCI agenda item, a legislative solution must be sought. Realizing the current political climate and the problems facing counties, the solutions identified in your proposal may be iterated throughout the process. Proposals that ultimately are selected to become a Legislative Priority will require CCI staff to immediately begin the process of securing sponsors and securing passage for the 2027 Legislative Session. However, proposals may also be identified as “long term” priorities. In that case, CCI staff will conduct the necessary due diligence for a future legislative solution.
The full memorandum outlining this process is available below.