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LEGISLATIVE CHAPTER OF THE YEAR

IEC NATIONAL 2019 AWARDS
IEC ROCKY MOUNTAIN

IEC Rocky Mountain (IECRM) was honored as the
Legislative Chapter of the Year for its efforts in educating
and promoting the future of the electrical industry.

IECRM tracked over 40 bills this session, took positions
on 12, and closely monitored or amended the rest. This
past year, IECRM served as a local resource to many
business groups and legislators on construction and
general business including SB18-181-Protect Public Welfare
Oil & Gas Operations, SB19-085-Equal Pay, HB19-1025-
Ban the Box, SB19-188-FAMLI Family Medical Leave
Insurance Program, SB19-006-Electronic Sales and use
Tax Simplification System, and SB19-1240-Sale and Use
Tax Administration, and Transportation Funding.
bills because they were “going to pass anyway.” IECRM
IECRM has a strong presence at the Capitol, testifying on rejected this approach and instead expressed our concerns
more bills and more diverse issues impacting business and stood strong by our core values and mission.
than they have in past years including working closely
with new and different stakeholders largely due to
political party changes in the state. IECRM observed some
business and industry groups going neutral or supporting

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