Legislative InvolvementCABA’s goal is to be a voice for the business and general aviation industry in Colorado. One of our top priorities as an organization is to be educated and involved in matters affecting our members, especially the business aviation community in Colorado who make up the majority of our organization. Related, we also want very much to ensure that YOU, our members, are as informed as we are! Our goal is to be a collective voice on behalf of our members, speaking to local, regional and state officials. Working closely with the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), CABA has had a positive impact on a local level by communicating the value we bring our communities. |
2025 Legislative SummaryCABA's Public Affairs representative, Kelly Sloan of Sloan & Associates, provided CABA the following End Of Session (EOS) Report of what he and we were able to accomplish during the 2024 Session of the Colorado General Assembly: OVERVIEW The 2025 Colorado State legislative session came to a close on May7th at the conclusion of 120 days, as stipulated by the state Constitution. This was the first regular session of the 75th General Assembly, following the 2024 elections, in which the Democratic Party retained its majorities in both the House and the Senate although the Republicans picked up the three seats they needed in the House to erase the super-majority. The party breakdown in the House was 43 Democrats, 22 Republicans; the Senate remained at 23 Democrats to 12. This session also saw 23 new members, mostly in the House; replacing those who were term limited, incumbents who lost primaries, and several who left to seek other offices. Sen. Sonya Jaquez Lewis (D-Boulder) resigned early in the session following allegations of misconduct towards her legislative staff and a subsequent ethics hearing, replaced by Sen. Katie Wallace (D). --------------- The rest of the Report is restricted to members only. To continue reading you must log in if you are a CABA member. If you are not a member we encourage you to become one to continue reading and to help support our efforts to help you and your business negotiate through these turbulent legislative and economic currents. Colorado Division of Aeronautics Strategic PlanIn addition to the support we provide at the Capitol, we also make your voice heard on important aviation issues and concerns through our solid working relationship with the state's Division of Aeronautics. Within some limits as a state agency, the Division is capable of adjusting priorities and responses based on feedback from you - our members. The Division is making its way through the process of gathering input from CABA members and other state aviation organizations for its 2024 Strategic Plan Update. We'll keep you posted on its progress and when completed. View the status of accomplishments relative to the previous Strategic Action Plan of 2021. View or download here. |
Past Legislative Actions
Unlawfully Aiming Laser Device at Aircraft · CABA-Backed Bill passed into Law effective July 1st 2023. Creating a Class 6 felony in the state of Colorado and helping to further to protect Colorado pilots and air crews. Pathway to Replacement of 100LL · While the CABA-back legislation died on the calendar before making it to appropriations. CABA remains committed to helping to meet the industry goal of moving to a reliable, and safe unleaded fuel that can replace the current 100LL aviation fuel. UPDATE: CABA remains committed to helping provide a legislative pathway in which to provide operators with a quick and smooth transition from leaded fuels, as soon as unleaded fuel technologies are certified and become available to operators. This effort remains a key focus for CABA during the upcoming 2024 Colorado Legislative Session. COVID 19 Support
Drone Interference with Public Safety · After numerous incidents of fire fighting efforts and air medical services being delayed or stopped completely do to drone activity in the area. This CABA-backed bill created a misdemeanor for interfering with public safety operations with a Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV). This Colorado bill then made its way to DC when Colorado State Senator introduced and passed this legislation federally based on the efforts here in Colorado. Requested Published RNP-AR for RNAV 12L Approach at BJC · Letter and email sent to FAA with request Involvement with FAA on the Proposed Changes under Denver Metroplex
Opposition to House Bill HB 4441
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