Michael Gifford, AGC Advocacy Director
October 3, 2025
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State
AGC Supports Vibrant Denver Bond Campaign
AGC is supporting the Vibrant Denver Bond Program & Yes Campaign by encouraging Denver voters to vote yes on Ballot Questions 2A-E. This week AGC presented a check for $120,000 to the Yes on Vibrant Denver Bond Campaign. The bond program, if approved by voters, will support $950M for 59 construction projects around the city & county of Denver. The bond program will appear as Ballot Question 2A-E on the ballot in Nov 2025.
Vibrant Denver Bond information
Vibrant Denver Bond – Yes on 2A-2E
Important Work Comp Insurance Listening Sessions
AGC Opposed HB25-1300 but it was approved by the Legislature and Signed by the Governor
HB25-1300 Workers' Compensation Benefits Proof of Entitlement (permitting an injured worker's choice of any accredited physician in the state) will take effect on January 1, 2028. To prepare, the Governor has asked the Division of Workers Compensation (DOWC) to work with stakeholders to develop the best policies and tools. The DOWC is holding online listening sessions on Zoom on October 8, October 22, and November 5 from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. You are invited to join these sessions and share your feedback. Please register in advance using the links below.
October 8 Registration
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/pso5FJDXS9KcYf0d4ZnFfA
October 22 Registration
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/0w6SM3chRPWHUxT3gth4-Q
November 5 Registration
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/O4Z1KBOPTyORe1_YUuNoAQ
AGC Legislative Committee to Meet Virtually on Oct 7
The AGC Legislative Committee will meet next on October 7 to address upcoming advocacy, election & legislative issues. AGC America will present up to date info on federal workforce funding and immigration work permit legislation, and will also present the latest on what is happening with ICE enforcement on jobsites and what contractors should do if ICE shows up at their jobsite.
There are 50 members of the AGC Legislative Committee and all member firms are eligible to have a representative on the committee. To check it out or join the committee email Nicole at the AGC office at nicole@agccolorado.org.
AGC State Bill Tracker
For a complete list of AGC state bill positions see our handy dandy AGC Bill Tracker. For questions contact Michael Gifford at mgifford@agccolorado.org.
Federal
No Deal! Federal Government Shuts Down
On October 1 the federal government officially shut down as Congress and the White House were unable to reach an agreement on a continuing resolution to keep the government funded. Democrats have dug in on their insistence that any spending deal must include an... -Read More
No Cybersecurity, No Contract
On Sept. 10, the Department of Defense (DoD) released the final regulation that requires Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) compliance for every DoD prime and subcontractor. The... -Read More
AGC Urges Congress to Exclude Highway Work Zones from Proposed Speed Camera Ban
AGC of America led a broad industry coalition urging House appropriators to revise Section 427 of the FY 2026 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) Appropriations bill (H.R. 4552)... -Read More
Spotlight Your Achievements! AGC Launches Awards Season with the Opening of Build America, AGC in the Community, Innovation, Culture of Care AwardsÂ
Apply by Monday, October 27, 2025! AGC of America is proud to announce the launch of the 2026 AGC Awards competitions! The Baldwin Group Build America Awards (including the Marvin M. Black Partnering... -Read More
Construction HR & Workforce Professionals Gear Up for Industry Conference
Time is running out to join us in Fort Worth, Texas, October 14–16, 2025 for the AGC Workforce & HR Conference, the premier gathering for HR, training, and workforce development leaders in construction... -Read More
AGC Offers Immigration Citizenship and Immigration Support Portal
The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) has partnered with the National Immigration Forum to launch a new citizenship and immigration support portal. The portal provides two key services... -Read More
Recently Released Regulatory Agenda Reveals Federal Labor Agency Priorities
On September 4, the Trump Administration unveiled its Spring 2025 Unified Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions mapping out federal agency priorities for the coming months. This bi-annual... -Read More