Federal, State & Intergovernmental Relations Policy Committee – April 30, 2026

The Federal, State & Intergovernmental Relations Policy Committee meeting held on April 30, 2026, focused primarily on legislative updates at both federal and state levels, with significant attention to procurement and infrastructure-related issues. Key procurement-related discussions included updates on water infrastructure priorities, with support for storm water infrastructure projects in Aurora, and the status of FY27 budget appropriations, particularly the Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Bill containing earmarks supported by local representatives. The committee also discussed the RTD (Regional Transportation District) bill, expressing opposition due to concerns about representation and governance changes affecting local interests. Additionally, the meeting covered proposed state legislation on water resource management and data center regulation bills, highlighting concerns about transparency, water and energy usage, and potential impacts on local authority and infrastructure planning. The committee agreed to monitor a potential new hybrid data center bill closely and to take a formal position once the bill is introduced. No contract awards or specific vendor selections were mentioned, but the discussions indicated ongoing engagement with legislative processes that could affect future procurement and infrastructure projects in Aurora.