Policy & Government Affairs

Colorado Fire and Police Pension Association Disability Benefits Recodification

Colorado Bill SB26-039 recodifies and reorganizes disability and survivor benefits statutes for the Fire and Police Pension Association. The bill clarifies language, removes outdated provisions, and modifies requirements for medical exams and rehabilitation programs, without changing benefit amounts or eligibility periods.

Colorado Transportation Safety Statutes Modifications

Colorado Bill HB26-1237 proposes modifications to transportation safety statutes. Key changes include clarifying tire requirements, prohibiting parking in bike lanes, updating rules for moving obstructing vehicles, and standardizing terminology for collisions to 'crash' or 'incident'. The bill is currently under consideration in the 2026 Regular Session.

Colorado Bill Prohibits Monetary Assessments Against Juveniles

Colorado HB26-1232 proposes to prohibit courts and the state from assessing or collecting administrative fees, costs, and surcharges against juveniles or their parents/guardians. This applies to crimes committed when the juvenile was under 18 and sentenced before age 21. The bill is currently under consideration in the 2026 Regular Session.

Colorado Bill: Court Actions for Failure to Appear in Court

Colorado's SB26-112 proposes amendments to current law regarding conditions for pretrial release for defendants who have previously failed to appear in court. The bill clarifies when monetary conditions can be imposed for certain offenses and addresses situations where a defendant's counsel is present.

Colorado Early Childhood Services Bill Updates

Colorado Bill HB26-1259 makes significant changes to early childhood services, including clarifying licensing exemptions, updating provider reimbursements, modifying funding for the universal preschool program, and adjusting advisory body memberships. The bill aims to streamline requirements and clarify existing provisions for early care and education providers.

CMA assessing Aldi/Lidl for Large Grocery Retailer designation

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is assessing whether Aldi and Lidl meet the criteria to be designated as Large Grocery Retailers under the Groceries Market Investigation (Controlled Land) Order 2010. The CMA has launched an Invitation to Comment, which closes on April 13, 2026.

Nuclear Regulatory Commission: Fee Schedules for FY 2026

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has published a proposed rule to establish fee schedules and fee recovery for fiscal year 2026. This proposal is open for public comment until April 13, 2026.

EU Commission Merger Approval: DigitalBridge / TCGL / County Broadband / Freedom Fibre / Truespeed

The European Commission has approved the proposed concentration involving DigitalBridge, TCGL, County Broadband, Freedom Fibre, and Truespeed. The decision, made under Article 6(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation, signifies non-opposition to the merger.

Bill to Prohibit Lead Ammunition/Tackle Ban on Federal Land

H.R. 556, introduced in the US House of Representatives, aims to prohibit the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture from banning lead ammunition or tackle on certain federal lands and waters. The bill, titled the 'Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act', seeks to maintain current practices for hunters and anglers.

H.R. 556 Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act Hearing

The U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources announced a hearing for H.R. 556, the Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act, scheduled for March 16, 2026. The hearing will discuss the bill text and accompanying report.