Advocacy and Government Affairs Reports
Advocacy to state and local policy makers and other regulatory bodies on behalf of the industry is a critical component of the HBA’s mission.
Home Builder Advocate is a bi-weekly update on key housing policy and regulatory issues affecting HBA membership and the industry at large. Home Builder Advocate highlights the advocacy work of the HBA and its affiliated organizations at the local, state and national levels. All HBA members are emailed the latest issue of Home Builder Advocate every other week.
CAHB communicates with members during the Colorado legislative session about industry-related issues at the state level via the electronic newsletter Capitol CloseUp, which is distributed only to members. If you are not currently receiveing this 'seasonal' communication, you can request to be placed on the distributuion list by emailing Amie Mayhew. Membership verification may be required. Also visit capwiz.com/hbacolorado/state/main/ to learn more about how to stay current with CAHB's Government Affairs efforts.
Current and back issues of Home Builder Advocate are archived below with key headlines noted.
Current Issue: February 1, 2012. In this issue:
- Economic Impact of Home Building in Denver
- CAHB Update on Efforts to Privatize Pinnacol Assurance
- Code and Fire Officials Establishing Residential Fire Sprinkler Cost Study Group; Volunteers Sought
- Broomfield Updates
- DRCOG Update, Request for Volunteers
- Lafayette Updates
- Longmont Updates
- Promote Your Business to Fellow Membmers AND the Public
Past Issues and their top headlines:
Broomfield Preparing to Revise Standards and Specifications
Lafayette Repeals its Affordable Housing Requirement
Castle Rock Utilities to Make Policy Revisions
The HBA and Many Friends, Colleagues Mourn the Passing of Ray Robbins
Metro Housing Coalition Welcomes 2012 President, Treasurer and Two New Board Members
Commerce City Codes to Progress without Fire Sprinklers
Castle Rock Moves to Remove Sprinkler Requirement from Adopted IRC
Call for Task Force Members on Issues Related to Land Use Impacts of Oil and Gas Drilling
Arvada Adopts 2009 Codes
Castle Rock Utilities Update
Parker Water and Sanitation District Update
Denver Water Board Acts on Tap Fee Increases
CAHB Seeks Examples of Impacts of Current Construction Defects Laws
This special Election Edition of Home Builder Advocate focuses on the candidates endorsed by the Metro Housing Coalition in the following races: City Council and Mayoral races in the City of Aurora, the City of Thornton and the City and County of Broomfield, and the Mayoral races in the cities of Arvada, Lakewood and Longmont.
Jeff Whiton Takes Helm as CEO of the HBA
Denver Water Board to Act on Tap Fee Increase
Parker Water and Sanitation District Proposing New Fees
CAHB Seeks Examples of Egregious Construction Defects Lawsuits/Awards
Denver Water Extends, Expands Stub-in "Bail Out" Rule; Prepares to Consider Tap Fee Increases
Help Prevent the Passage of Denver Initiative 300
Castle Rock Impact and Development Fee Changes Adopted, Effective Immediately
What Would the Passage of Denver Initiative 300 Mean to Your Business?
Castle Rock Impact and Development Fee Changes Progressing Toward Adoption
City of Lousiville Prepared to Consider Impact Fee Adjustments
CALL TO ACTION: Support the Keep Denver Competitive Campaign - Take the Survey
Denver Water Updates
Arvada Council Discusses Code Adoption, Sprinklers and Radon
Commerce City Ready to Move Forward on 2009 Codes
CALL TO ACTION: Support the Keep Denver Competitive Campaign; Defeat Harmful Measure on November Ballot
Castle Rock Town Council Directs Staff to Bring Forward Ordinance to Revise Impact Fees
Member Comment needed on Proposed Radon Mitigation Mandate
Lone Tree Preparing to Move to 2009 Codes
Highly Favorable Recommendations on Impact Fees from Castle Rock Staff
Member Comment Needed on Proposed Radon Mitigation Mandate in Arvada
Fundraiser for Colorado Contributions to NAHB's BUILD-PAC Underway
Arvada Changes Mind About 2012 Codes
Denver Water Considering Extending Stub-in "Bail Out" Deadline
Remembering Longtime HBA and MHC Member Chip King
Some Jurisdictions Considering By-passing the 2009 Codes
Colorado Association of Home Builders Has a New General Liability Program
OSHA Announces Three Month Phase-in for Residential Construction Fall Protection
Thornton Coordinating Committee Update
Aurora News
City of Louisville Completes Code Adoption
CHFA Receives $1.2 Million to Continue Foreclosure Prevention Outreach in 2011
Municipal Run-off Election in Denver June 7th
OSHA to Require 100% Residential Construction Fall Protection Beginning June 16th
Westminster Plans to Continue Focused WorkWeek Schedule
Arapahoe County Re-instates RTIF
Longmont Council Votes to End Inclusionary Housing Mandate
Parker to Extend Partial Forgiveness of Deficit Reduction Fee
HBA Seeks Member Involvement in Coordinating Committees
Get Involved in the Code Development Process
Longmont Considers Moratorium on IHO
Aurora Considers Extending Vesting Rights Period
MHC Scores 100% in Castle Rock Endorsements
Special Election Edition, March 31, 2011
The Metro Housing Coaltion candidate endorsements in the Denver Mayoral and City Council Elections and the Town of Castle Rock Town Council Elections
MHC Interviews Candidates in Denver and Castle Rock
Denver Building and Zoning Code Updates
Lakewood Code Adoption Meeting
Building Code Updates
Goverment Affairs Committee to Launch Local Coordinating Committees
Information on a National Fiscal Topic
Home Builder Advocate Publication Details
Author: HBA Government Affairs
Frequency: Bi-weekly
Publication Type: e-Newsletter
Cost: Free to HBA members
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