Colorado Roofing Association
Legislative

Our active Legislative committee, as a member of the Colorado Construction Reform Coalition, continually fights for the CRA membership to reform and improve the contracting community and our rights by keeping members informed as well as represented at the Capitol.

VOICE. . .
The most important aspect of any work at the Capitol is keeping our voice heard. Through our efforts with the Colorado Construction Reform Coalition, our state legislators know that we exist and have acted based on CRA member input.

ACTION . . .
The CRA was instrumental in the passage of the Construction Defect Reform Act (HB03-1161), setting new requirements and limitations in construction defect litigation. Practical use of this legislation has already come into play in the roofing industry.

2007: Pro-Rata Liability became law with the passage of SB07-087, 'Concerning a Prohibition Against the Shifting of Financial Responsibility for Negligence in Construction Agreements.' Governor Ritter signed the legislation after four years of hard work and communication by the ASA, CCRC and other industry groups, stating that the law would be good for Colorado business. The CRA's continued work on this effort helped return some fairness and equity to the construction industry.

2008: Prompt Pay Reform Act, HB08-1306, is currently working its way through the legislature. The bill addresses five key issues related to payment in construction agreements. Owner financing, payment schedules, change directives, right to stop work and retainage.

Go to the Colorado General Assembly website and enter 1306 in the box for updated information and a copy of the bill. The CRA March 2008 Newsletter has more information on the guidelines that would be established if the legislation passes.

INFORMATION . . .
The following websites are excellent sources of information, from locating your legislators to keeping up-to-date on current bills and issues.

• www.vote-smart.org - Using your 9-digit zip code, find all of your legislators and their contact info.
• www.leg.state.co.us - Home page of the Colorado General Assembly. Current session information.
• www.asacolorado.com - American Subcontractor's Assoc. "Risk Management Newsletter" recommended for contract language information, legislative updates & more.
• www.nfib.com/page/homeCO - NFIB Colorado. Information on a wide variety of current issues in our State.

Please refer back to this page for time-sensitive information and action alerts throughout each Colorado legislative session (Jan-May). With your help, we can continue to work together for positive changes in the construction industry.