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The Government Affairs Committee (GAC) is a standing committee of AIA Colorado. Per the bylaws, the GAC "...advocates the interests of the architecture profession to the State of Colorado and regional governments while supporting local governmental efforts. GAC strengthens collaboration with allied organizations and with public officials and agencies to maintain an on-going liaison, and facilitates legislative relationships that support the architecture community in promoting public health safety, and welfare. GAC assists in shaping and communicating policy positions and issues to the AIA membership." Accomplishing this mission takes the GAC in many different areas. Each year the Legislative Subcommittee tracks individual bills as they are introduced and then taken through the legislative process, reporting to the GAC. The GAC then brings developing issues to the AIA Colorado Board and president to define an official position. On key issues, the GAC may testify at legislative hearings. The committee also works with our lobbyist to develop relationships with legislators, to encourage AIA Colorado members to become involved with legislators in their own districts, and to identify and work with those in the state House and Senate who support our positions on key issues. LEGISLATIVE ALERT: AIA Colorado Opposes Three Ballot Measures The AIA Colorado Board of Directors voted to oppose three ballot measures on the upcoming Nov. 2, 2010, ballot that they feel could be potentially devastating to Colorado architects and the public. Proposition 101 and Amendment 60 would eliminate funding to school districts, and cut revenue for Colorado cities and the state, potentially reducing investment in the built environment. Amendment 61 would severely restrict or prohibit government borrowing, therefore eliminating Colorado’s ability to build or expand any of its capital infrastructure. For more information on Proposition 101, Amendment 60 and Amendment 61, click here . LEGISLATIVE ALERT: HB 10-1148 was Signed by Gov. Bill Ritter on Monday, April 5 AIA Colorado is happy to announce that Gov. Bill Ritter signed House Bill 10-1148 earlier this week, which repeals continuing professional competency requirements for an architect to maintain his or her license to practice architecture in the State of Colorado. Before the repeal, the provisions suggested that architects were not competent unless they could prove otherwise as a condition of renewal when, in fact, all licensed architects are already considered competent based on education, experience and examination. Furthermore, continuing competency would have called into question an architect’s ability to get liability insurance. House Bill 10-1148 was sponsored by Rep. Cheri Gerou, AIA, and Sen. Abel Tapia. The bill passed through the Colorado House of Representatives and Senate without any opposition. AIA Colorado would like to thank Rep. Cheri Gerou, AIA, and Sen. Abel Tapia, for their hard work and tireless efforts. AIA Colorado would also like to thank the numerous AIA Colorado members who helped educate their state legislators about this bill.

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