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Lobbyist warns council several state bills could reduce city revenue and authority

Pueblo City Council · November 25, 2025

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Capital Success Group lobbyist Gil Romero told the council a package of state bills could affect municipal revenue and home‑rule authority — including a proposal to cut cities’ share of marijuana tax revenue and potential amendments to bills the city is tracking. Romero asked council to consider letters and other advocacy steps.

Gil Romero of Capital Success Group briefed Pueblo City Council on multiple state bills and a forthcoming state budget synopsis the firm will deliver to the city. Romero said his team is tracking several measures that could affect municipal finances and local authority.

Romero flagged a proposal to reduce the portion of the state marijuana tax that flows to cities from 10% to 5%; he said the firm is actively advocating to keep the city share at 10%. He also provided status updates on several bills by the identifiers used in his briefing: House Bill 1147 (senate hearing scheduled March 31), noting concerns about home-rule impacts and a possible amendment by Senator Roberts to exempt a city in that senator’s district; a measure Romero referred to verbally as the 'Cell Bill' (he referenced Central 62) that was on second reading in the House and likely to face robust debate; House Bill 1206 (laid over for action); House Bill 1276 (Municipal League FTA bond bill), which Romero said was at risk because a swing legislator might not support it; and House Bill 1214, described as addressing prison-bed use and presumptive parole provisions.

Romero urged the council to consider letters or pressure on the governor’s office regarding Senate Bill 62, which he warned could reduce home-rule authority for some municipalities and rural cities. He said the firm will provide a budget preview and follow up with more detailed reports and recommendations for council consideration after committee action.