• AGC Advocacy Report

  • Michael Gifford, AGC Advocacy Director
    March 21, 2025

     
     

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  • State

    AGC Legislative Committee Met on March 18 to Review More 2025 Legislative Session Bills
    AGC Legislative Committee met on March 18 to review more 2025 legislative session bills and review status of previously viewed bills. The committee took the following position at the meeting:
     
    HB25-1300 Workers’ Compensation Benefits Proof of Entitlement Oppose
     
    There are 50 members of the AGC Legislative Committee and all member firms are eligible to have a representative on the committee. The next meeting is April 1. To check it out or join the committee email Nicole at the AGC office at nicole@agccolorado.org.
     
    AGC Bill Tracker
    For a complete list of AGC bill positions see our handy dandy AGC Bill Tracker
    For questions contact Michael Gifford at mgifford@agccolorado.org
     
    AGC Leads Fight Against HB25-1300 Work Comp Doctor Choice
    AGC Members have been involved for decades in the Workers Comp System of the state as employee safety & health, work comp costs and MOD rates are a big part of managing our construction businesses. Last week proponents introduced HB25-1300 Workers’ Compensation Benefits Proof of Entitlement. The bill would significantly alter the work comp system by removing the 4-doctor designation and allow injured employees choose a doctor from the list of all Level I and II doctors (1,000+ doctors across the state). Based on significant member requests to oppose this bill, AGC has led the development of a coalition of groups to oppose the bill. Click here for the coalition Opposition Sheet and 2-page Fact Sheet from Pinnacol Assurance.
     
    The bill is scheduled for it’s first hearing on Wednesday, March 26 at 9am in the House Business Affairs & Labor Committee. Watch for an AGC Action Alert to email an Opposition request to members of the committee.
     
    AGC & Coalition Slow Down HB25-1286 Protecting Workers from Extreme Temps at the Capitol
    AGC members send 2,000 emails to legislators asking them to oppose the bill
    AGC is Opposing HB25-1286 Protecting Workers from Extreme Temperatures because it would make it nearly impossible to do construction work on hot or cold days, has expensive new administrative and recordkeeping requirements, and it duplicates OSHA regulation of the construction industry. Last week AGC & CCA, along with coalition partners like the Colorado Chamber and Colorado Competitive Council were able to delay the bill’s first hearing because among other things, bill sponsors were not sure they had the votes to pass it.
     
     
    AGC members did their part by responding to our Action Alert and sending 2,000 emails to legislators on the House Business Affairs & Labor Committee. Thanks to those members who responded!!! The bill has now been rescheduled to Thursday, March 27 at 1:30pm. AGC will be there to testify in opposition to the bill.

    HB25-1272 Construction Defects & Middle Market Housing Passes Out of House Committee
    AGC Legislative Committee Chair Bud Starker testified in an Amend position for AGC on HB25-1272 Construction Defects & Middle Market Housing to the House Transportation, Housing & Local Government Committee on March 18. The bill passed out of the committee on a 12-1 bi-partisan vote. AGC has achieved several important amendments to the bill and is seeking several more (in partnership with home builders and specialty contractor groups) as the bill moves forward. Stay tuned as this bill moves forward in the process. 
     
    AGC Meets with Wildfire Resiliency Code Board to Finalize State Code
    AGC Advocacy Director Michael Gifford was appointed by the Speaker of the House to the Wildfire Resiliency Code Board. The board’s task is to create the state’s first Wildfire Resiliency Building Code by June 30, 2025. Gifford met with other board members again this week to finalize the draft code for introduction at public hearings around the state in April & May.

    AGC Tariff Resource Center for Contractors
    AGC has created an AGC Tariff Resource Center for Contractors. There are helpful resources, like a tariff memo as well as a recording of a webinar on tariffs. We also have documents that have been released by the White House and other sources. Keep checking back as we will update this site as more is available. We also had another webinar on tariffs on February 27th, click here to register and view the recording.
     
    How Employers Can Prepare for DHS/ICE Raids & Ensure Compliance with Immigration Laws
    AGC has a new webinar on how employers can prepare for DHS/ICE raids & ensure compliance with immigration laws on Thursday, Feb 25th. AGC has also partnered with AGC Member Fisher Phillips to provide a free 1-page guide for members on how to respond to an ICE immigration visit or jobsite raid. Fisher Phillips also has a more comprehensive packet available for a fee. Contact Fisher Phillips for more information.

  • Federal

    AGC Delivers Big Advocacy Wins for Contractors
    Check out AGC’s new handout summarizing the latest advocacy wins.  - Read more
     
    Join Us for AGC's Financial Issues Forum in Washington, D.C.
    Register today for AGC’s Financial Issues Forum - June 9-10, in Washington, D.C. - to gain valuable insights and network with fellow financial professionals.  - Read more
     
    Attend the TCC Fly-In and Advocate on Behalf of the Industry
    Registration is open for the 2025 Transportation Construction Coalition (TCC) Fly-In and AGC Legislative Caucus.  - Read more
     
    AGC Urges DOL to Abandon Biden-Era Overtime Rule
    AGC recently joined the Partnership to Protect Workplace Opportunity (PPWO) in a letter to the Trump administration urging they abandon their defense of the Biden-era overtime final rule in court.  - Read more
     
    AGC Urges Trump Administration to Release Additional H-2B Visas
    AGC recently joined the H-2B Workforce Coalition in a letter to the Trump administration urging their release of supplemental H-2B visas as the beginning of the second half cap season on April 1 approaches.  - Read more
     
    Register Now for the Federal Contractors Conference, June 9-11 on Washington, D.C.
    Sign up to hear from legal experts about the latest federal regulations that will impact your business and to continue dialogue with federal agencies after the conference concludes.  - Read more