Federal, State & Intergovernmental Relations Policy Committee – April 13, 2026

The Federal, State & Intergovernmental Relations Policy Committee meeting held on April 13, 2026, primarily focused on legislative updates and budget discussions impacting the City of Aurora and the broader region. Key procurement-related topics included detailed deliberations on several state budget bills affecting transportation funding, affordable housing, and marijuana tax revenue allocations. The committee discussed House Bill 261399 concerning transportation mitigation funds, opposing permanent cuts to these funds due to their importance in supporting local infrastructure projects. They also opposed House Bill 1409, which would eliminate local government allocations from marijuana tax revenues, citing significant projected revenue losses. A major focus was Senate Bill 150, which proposes restructuring the Regional Transportation District (RTD) governance board by reducing elected members and increasing gubernatorial appointees. The committee expressed strong concerns about potential reduced local representation and governance control, advocating for amendments to increase elected seats, restrict voting power of appointees, and require expertise qualifications for appointees. The committee agreed to take an amend position on this bill and designated Mayor Pro Tem Kums and Mayor Kaufman to testify in support of these amendments. Additionally, federal legislative updates highlighted ongoing budget negotiations, homeland security funding, and geopolitical tensions affecting appropriations. No direct contract awards or procurement decisions were made, but the discussions on budget allocations and governance reforms could influence future procurement and funding opportunities for transportation and infrastructure projects in Aurora.