# Federal, State & Intergovernmental Relations Policy Committee – Sept. 17, 2026

The Federal, State & Intergovernmental Relations Policy Committee meeting held on September 17, 2026, focused primarily on legislative updates relevant to Aurora, Colorado. Key procurement-related discussions included the federal Water Resources Development Act authorizing a $15.66 million project for stormwater drainage improvements on Acron Street, which is advancing in the House and awaiting Senate consideration. The committee also discussed the recently passed Ratepayer Protection Act (HR 9340), which establishes a federal framework to ensure data centers bear their own energy costs rather than passing them to utility ratepayers, with implications for state-level administration and potential future water cost regulations affecting data centers. Additionally, the committee reviewed upcoming state legislative efforts on data center environmental regulations, license plate reader policies, and transportation funding, as well as various state ballot measures including a sales tax for conservation and a front range passenger rail district tax that does not include Aurora. No immediate procurement actions such as contract awards or vendor selections were reported, but the legislative updates and ballot measures discussed could influence future city infrastructure and utility projects.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Energy & Utilities
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** September 17, 2026

### Sources
- [Federal, State & Intergovernmental Relations Policy Committee – Sept. 17, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6cf3gwsDLM) - The Aurora Channel