The 200+ member State Affairs Committee is a powerhouse of the Colorado Water Congress and steers the organization's legislative efforts. The committee meets weekly at 8am every Monday during the Legislative Session. It reviews all water-related legislation and takes positions on bills for which it establishes two-thirds consensus.
The Water Congress' impressive legislation track record is a result of strong cooperation among legislators, water-related organizations, and water users who participate in this unique committee. The Chairpersons of the House and Senate Agricultural Committees, and several members of the State Legislature, regularly participate in committee meetings.
The committee's work is marked by an 85% success rate with water-related legislation that it has endorsed. Building on this success relies on continued collaboration among the diverse committee members representing all interests of the multi-faceted water industry.