Advocacy
The WCCA Government Affairs Committee is open to all WCCA Members in good standing. This committee focuses on regional issues that concern or could effect construction related businesses. The committee monitors government activity, witnesses presentations on topics requiring an action from the Association, and gives recommendations with support to the WCCA Board of Directors.
MEETINGS: The WCCA Government Affairs Committee meets the 4th Wednesday of each month (or as deemed necessary by the Committee or Board of Directors) at 2:00 pm at the WCCA Training Room, 2470 Patterson Rd., #14. If you would like to attend the committee meeting from a remote location, please notify staff so arrangements can be made.
WCCA is a member of Associated Members for Growth and Development (AMGD), Grand Junction Chamber of Commerce, OSHA, the Montrose Economic Development Council, and Club 20.
Upcoming Stakeholder Opportunities
STAKEHOLDER OPPORTUNITIES
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1/29 Colorado State Patrol will be holding a rulemaking hearing on rules regarding Hazardous Substance Reimbursement Rules.
1/29 The Department of Public Safety – Colorado State Patrol will be holding a rulemaking hearing on rules regarding HM Routing Rules.
1/29 The Department of Public Safety – Colorado State Patrol will be holding a rulemaking hearing on rules regarding CSP 3rd Party CMV VIN Program.
1/29 The Department of Public Safety – Colorado State Patrol will be holding a rulemaking hearing on rules regarding POE Size.
1/29 The Department of Public Safety – Colorado State Patrol will be holding a rulemaking hearing on rules regarding Motor Carrier Safety Rules.
2/9 DORA – PUC will be holding a rulemaking on rules regarding Amend Electric Rules for Reporting.
2/18 CDLE – Division of Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) will be holding a rulemaking hearing on rules regarding Proposed amendment to 7 CCR 1107-3. The hearing will be held at: Via Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87653278601?pwd=nfoRfI
2/23 Department of Regulatory Agencies – PUC will be holding a rulemaking regarding Amend Transportation TNC Rules.
4/13 DPHE – Water Quality Control Commission will be holding a rulemaking regarding Regulation 84 Rulemaking.
5/11 Department of Public Health and Environment – Water Quality Control Commission will be holding a rulemaking hearing on rules regarding Revisions to Regulation No. 102. Water Fees.
You may also submit comments directly to the rulemaking agency for the agency’s consideration during the upcoming rulemaking hearing.
Recent News
TMDL update as of 04.28.2026
In April 2021, the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (“CDPHE”) published its COLCLC13b Grand Valley Draft Timed Maximum Daily Loads (“TMDL”). This TMDL pertains to Colorado River tributaries in the Grand Valley [...]
Update on the DBE Program and Reevaluation Process 3.19.2026
Update on the DBE Program and Reevaluation Process The Colorado UCP is busy working through the DBE reevaluation applications required by the USDOT IFR that was issued on October 3, 2025. As many [...]
DBE Reevaluations and New DBE Applications- what you need to know 02202026
Colorado Unified Certification Program Accepting DBE Reevaluations and New DBE Applications- what you need to know: The January 16 deadline has passed for previously certified DBE firms to submit a reevaluation application and [...]
Congratulations 2025-2026 CMU Scholarship Recipients!
WCCA would like to congratulate the four individuals who received a WCCA scholarship for the 2025-2026 school year at CMU for Construction related studies. Read their testimonies below: BS of Construction Management [...]
Colorado Regulations In the Off Season
And Gearing up for 2026 The Official Colorado Legislative Session ended May 29th, 2025. However the government did not rest. After State bills were passed in Colorado, the wave of regulatory measures came into [...]
AQCC Resolution 31 Harmful to Contractors
The Air Quality Control Commission’s proposed Regulation 31 would force massive costs on rural landfills, many of which operate on budgets of just $300,000 per year. Under this rule, they could face $2–$10 million in [...]
