Advocacy
The HBA Advocate Newsletter | June 4, 2024
June 4, 2024 In this edition: Xcel Energy revises ENERGY STAR New Homes program Housing focused state legislative adjourns Larimer County approves City of Thornton’s 1041 Water-Pipeline Permit Xcel Energy Revises ENERGY STAR New Homes Program Significant changes are coming to Xcel Energy’s ENERGY STAR New Homes program in Colorado for all homes issued a…
Read MoreThe HBA Advocate Newsletter | May 7, 2024
May 7, 2024 In this edition: Larimer County to Vote on City of Thornton’s 1041 water-pipeline permit this week Colorado General Assembly fails to pass SB24-106, Construction Litigation Reform Bill Commerce City to retroactively charge 2023 fee assessments Larimer County Approves City of Thornton’s 1041 Water Pipeline Permit Application On November 20, 2023, the City…
Read MoreFed on Hold with Limited Inflation Progress
Robert Dietz May 1, 2024 The Federal Reserve’s monetary policy committee held constant the federal funds rate constant at a top target of 5.5% at the conclusion of its April-May meeting. In its statement, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) noted: Recent indicators suggest that economic activity has continued to expand at a solid pace.…
Read MoreCapitol Close Up: April 30th
With About One Week Left, a Lot of Work Still Ahead on Key Bills for Homebuilding The finish line is near, with the General Assembly concluding its 2024 legislative session next Wednesday, May 8. With just one week left, there are several key bills that the CAHB Government Affairs Committee and lobby team are…
Read MoreThe HBA Advocate Newsletter | April 2, 2024
April 2, 2024 In this edition: Larimer County considering City of Thornton’s 1041 water-pipeline permit Dates have been set in April for Planning Commission and the Board of County Commissioners hearings on disputed pipeline City of Denver Appoints New CPD Director HBA of Metro Denver open lunch meeting scheduled with the new director on June…
Read MoreCapitol Close Up: March 19, 2024
BJ4C Hosting Legislative Reception Tonight The rescheduled Building Jobs4Colorado legislative reception is set for tonight from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Please attend this reception if you are available tonight. The reception allows legislators to connect directly with Colorado construction, homebuilding and real estate industry leaders. This year’s reception is especially important since it coincides with…
Read MoreThe HBA Advocate Newsletter | March 5, 2024
March 5, 2024 In this edition: Construction Litigation Reform bill moving forward at state capitol: Senate Bill 24-106 – the industry-led legislation focused on reducing insurance costs for condo projects, providing ways to resolve disputes faster, and a Right-to-Remedy – will be heard before the Senate Local Government and Housing Committee today at 2pm.…
Read MorePodcast: NAHB Chairman Weighs In on SOTU, Goals for 2024
On the latest episode of the NAHB podcast, Housing Developments, CEO Jim Tobin and COO Paul Lopez are joined by 2024 NAHB Chairman Carl Harris, who was in Washington, D.C., to attend the State of the Union (SOTU) address following an immensely successful International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas. The State of the Union focused on the…
Read MoreCAHB Advocacy Update
One of these bills, SB24-106, is aimed at reforming construction liability litigation in Colorado. The Homeownership Opportunity Alliance—a coalition that includes the Metro Denver, Colorado Springs, and state HBAs, real estate and construction associations, business organizations and chambers, and local government and civic groups like the Metro Mayors Caucus—will be working to pass this legislation. CAHB…
Read MoreThe HBA Advocate Newsletter | February 6, 2024
February 6, 2024 In this edition: Construction Litigation Reform Bill introduced at state Capitol: Legislation will focus on reducing insurance costs for condo projects, providing ways to resolve disputes faster, and a Right-to-Remedy. Homeownership Opportunity Alliance – which includes Metro Denver and state HBAs – will help lead efforts to pass legislation. DRCOG launches…
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