About this Weekly Policy Brief

This brief is your source for the latest updates on legislation and policies impacting the Rocky Mountain Partnership's priorities. It's not just about staying informed – we want to equip you to understand and engage with the legislative landscape. 

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Two of RMP's Civic Influencers participated in Latino/a Advocacy Day, where they had the opportunity to learn about youth leadership, policymaking, lobbying, and issues impacting the Latino/a/e community.

Learn more about this year's Latino/a Advocacy day HERE.

The Senate Education Committee confirmed RMP CEO Lisandra Gonzales's reappointment to serve on the Colorado Commission on Higher Education, representing Colorado's 8th Congressional District.

Learn more about the Colorado Commission on Higher Education HERE.

Learn about policies at the statehouse!

See RMP's latest policy overviews, as well as fact sheets shared by partners HERE.

New Bills We Are Keeping an Eye On

• HB24-1160: Economic Development Organization Action Grant Program
• HB24-1376: Expand Teacher Mentorships

Bills Being Heard in Committee Next Week

Monday, March 25

House Finance

Time: 1:30 PM

• HB24-1313: Housing in Transit-Oriented Communities
• HB24-1286: Equal Justice Fund Authority

Tuesday, March 26

Senate Local Government & Housing

Time: 2:00 PM

• SB24-112: Construction Defect Action Procedures
• SB24-174: Sustainable Affordable Housing Assistance

Wednesday, March 27

Senate Health & Human Services

Time: Upon Adjournment

• HB24-1046: Child Welfare System Tools
• HB24-1037: Substance Use Disorders Harm Reduction

Senate Education

Time: 1:30 PM

• HB24-1087: Professional Endorsement Special Education Teaching
• HB24-1003: Opiate Antagonists and Detection Products in Schools
• SB24-164: Institution of Higher Education Transparency Requirements

Thursday, March 28

House Education

Time: 1:30 PM

• HB24-1361: School District Open Enrollment Transparency

Bills That Have Been Postponed Indefinitely

• SB24-156: College Preparation & Enrichment Program

Out of Committee and Headed to the Floor

• SB24-017: Distribution of State Share of District Total Program (headed to the House floor)
• SB24-073: Maximum Number of Employees to Qualify as Small Employer (headed to the House floor)
• SB24-155: Payment of Family & Medical Leave Benefits (headed to the House floor)
• HB24-1158: Homeowners' Association Foreclosure Sales Requirements
• HB24-1176: Behavioral Health Grant for Capital Project
• HB24-1278: Sunset Concurrent Enrollment Advisory Board

Bills That Have Successfully Passed in One Chamber

• SB24-001: Continue Youth Mental Health Services Program
• SB24-010: Dentist & Dental Hygienist Compact
• SB24-014: Seal of Climate Literacy Diploma Endorsement
• SB24-018: Physician Assistant Licensure Compact
• HB24-1318: Modify Rental Premises Person with Disability

Bills That Have Successfully Passed in Both Chambers & Headed to Gov. Polis

• SB24-006: Pretrial Diversion Programs (awaiting Gov. Polis' signature)
• SB24-119: Term Abandonment for Federal Classification Juvenile
• HB24-1007: Prohibit Residential Occupancy Limits
• HB24-1082: First-Generation-Serving Higher Education Institutions
• HB24-1291: Licensed Legal Paraprofessionals

LEARN

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WRITE

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SHARE

Talk directly to legislators about the bills most meaningful and impactful to you by testifying at the statehouse. Click the button below to learn more.

Preparing Coloradans for In-Demand Jobs: Gov. Polis Announces 43 Opportunity Now Colorado Grant Recipients

Gov. Polis and the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced 43 recipients of the Opportunity Now Colorado grant program to support the creation and expansion of programs that prepare Coloradans for in-demand, high-wage jobs and careers. Collectively, the grant recipients are projected to train thousands of Coloradans in new skills and place more than 6,500 in new, good-paying jobs.

Gen Z is getting career advice from unconventional places

Gen Z taken a unique approach on many levels as they enter the workforce. So it's no surprise the generation has also found a somewhat unorthodox way of getting their career advice.

A new survey from ResumeBuilder.com found 70% of Gen Zers encounter career advice on TikTok daily or weekly.

But many aren't just watching it. They're acting on it. More than 40% respondents said they have made a career-related decision based on this advice.

Questions? Reach out to Ashley Edinger, RMP's Senior Director of Institute & Strategic Supports at [email protected].

Rocky Mountain Partnership (RMP) is a group of leaders and community members who are WORKING TOGETHER to ensure that every young person across our region has the opportunity to embark on a successful journey toward economic and social advancement. 

Guided by a globally recognized framework and data, we strive to create impactful, large-scale solutions. We break down silos within existing efforts, optimize regional resources, and advance impactful policies and strategies.