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Littleton City Council backs construction‑defects bill, opposes five state measures that would preempt local authority
Summary
On April 1 the Littleton City Council voted to support House Bill 25‑1272 (construction defects/middle housing) and adopted resolutions opposing six other state bills that council members said would infringe on local home‑rule authority or create operational challenges for municipal courts, permitting, and other city functions.
The Littleton City Council on April 1 voted to take positions on several bills moving through the Colorado legislature, supporting one bill meant to address construction‑defect claims and opposing five measures the council said would encroach on local authority or create operational problems for the city.
Council supported a resolution backing House Bill 25‑1272, described by staff as changes to construction‑defect law intended to make filing class claims more challenging and to encourage remedies and mitigation before litigation. The council voted unanimously in favor of the resolution.
The council adopted opposing resolutions on the following bills:
- Senate Bill 25‑1 (Colorado Voting Rights Act as drafted): Council opposed the bill unless its municipal provisions are removed and provisions are applied only at the state level. The council…
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