Top Issues
AGC Colorado
2011 Legislative Agenda
Jobs and the Economy
AGC believes that jobs and the economy are the key issue for Colorado. A state needs to be perceived as stable and welcoming for businesses to invest. AGC will develop and
support initiatives that will jump‐start privately‐funded construction, grow the economy, enhance competitiveness, and create jobs.
Ballot Measure Reform
AGC will support bills to reduce the number of statewide ballot measures, increase compliance with the campaign disclosure rules for those proposing an amendment, and increase punishment for those who do not comply
Public Project Retainage Reform
AGC and the BuildingJobs4Colorado Coalition will introduce a bill to set retainage for state & local public projects at 5% and establish a process for timely release of retainage at final acceptance or occupancy/use of the project
Stormwater Management System for Construction Projects
AGC will introduce a bill to establish a Stormwater Management System for the construction industry in Colorado and encourage local MS4’s to standardize their programs and inspections. The bill is based on the successful AGC CSEP program established in 2005.
Work Comp Insurance
The current work comp insurance system is a bright spot for Colorado business and an asset in recruiting business to the state. AGC will fight attempts to damage the system, increase costs or make it less competitive, and will be a voice to promote keeping a stable system as a way to recruit more business to the state.
Unemployment Insurance System
Unemployment Insurance premiums increased 300% or more in 2011 and are projected to rise again in 2012. The statute that governs replenishment of the fund needs to be updated to meet the economic challenges facing Colorado. AGC will represent the construction industry as a member of a CDLE task force that is recommending solutions to the crisis.
Construction Defects
AGC will partner with NAIOP and others to defend the industry from additional construction defect legislation
Promote Building Infrastructure Funding
AGC will promote building infrastructure funding (for universities, schools, water, sewer and roads) to both state & local government as a way to grow the market and improve the economy. AGC will deliver its first Colorado Capital Construction Report in Feb. 2011 to the legislature. AGC is also a founding member of WIN Colorado (Water Infrastructure Network)
Economic Development
Continue to invest in the Denver Metro Economic Development Corp. (MDEDC) and Colorado Springs Economic Development Corp. AGC Executive Director Michael Gifford sits on the MDEDC Executive Committee to help direct business recruitment and retention efforts and create policies that will help grow the economy. AGC is also a founding partner of the Colorado Springs Regional Coalition for Strategic Federal Action
Government Mandated Labor Agreements & State Prevailing Wages
AGC opposes Government Mandated Labor Agreements on public projects. AGC has actively opposed PLA’s on federal projects in Colorado, including projects by the VA and GSA. AGC will also oppose the adoption of a state version of the federal prevailing wage/Davis-Bacon Act.
