Colorado Legislation & Sunrise Review Process at 2019 International Radon Symposium
Overview of Colorado's Sunrise Review process, which evaluates the need to regulate previously unregulated professions. Applications for regulation must be submitted to COPRRR, with reviews based on statutory criteria. Stakeholder identification and cases of harm are emphasized for public safety and welfare.
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Colorado Legislation and the Sunrise Review Process Jay Hicks, Principal Lobbyist - Hicks & Associates & Crystal Lytle, Radon Sales Manager Fantech 2019 International Radon Symposium Denver, Colorado
Overview of Sunrise Review Sunrise Reviews A sunrise review examines whether or not there is a need to regulate a previously unregulated occupation or profession. Pursuant to the Colorado Sunrise Act, t24-34-104.1, C.R.S., the determination of the need for new regulation shall be based upon the outlined criteria. COPRRR staff conduct a comprehensive study and then make recommendations to the Colorado General Assembly. 2019 International Radon Symposium Denver, Colorado
Sunrise Application Process Anyone proposing to impose regulation on an unregulated occupation or profession must submit a sunrise application to COPRRR. They conduct a comprehensive study and submit a written report to the Colorado General Assembly recommending if regulation is needed. Applications received by December 1st will have a review completed by October 15th of the following year. If your sunrise application is requesting that the occupation or profession be required to comply with mandatory continuing education requirements, that application must be submitted as well. 2019 International Radon Symposium Denver, Colorado
Importance of Identifying Stakeholders Home Builder Home Inspectors Mitigators RMAARST/AARST Working for legislation State Regulatory Agencies Suppliers OthersReal Estate Professionals Home owners 2019 International Radon Symposium Denver, Colorado
Identifying Cases of Harm 2019 International Radon Symposium Denver, Colorado
How are Reviews Conducted? Statutory criteria are used to evaluate all proposals for new regulatory programs. Pursuant to the Colorado Sunrise Act, 24-34-104.1, C.R.S., the determination of the need for new regulation is based upon the following criteria: Whether the unregulated practice of the occupation or profession clearly harms or endangers the health, safety or welfare of the public, and whether the potential for harm is easily recognizable and not remote or dependent on tenuous argument; Whether the public needs, and can be reasonably expected to benefit from, an assurance of initial and continuing professional or occupational competence; Whether the public can be adequately protected by other means in a more cost-effective manner; and Whether the imposition of any disqualifications on applicants for licensure, certification, re- licensure, or recertification based on criminal history serves public safety or commercial or consumer protection interests. COPRRR may decline to conduct sunrise reviews in certain circumstances, such as in the case of a repeat application with no new information provided or in cases where a profession or occupation is posing an imminent threat to the public's health, safety or welfare. 2019 International Radon Symposium Denver, Colorado
Sunrise criteria What Happens after the Review is Submitted to the General Assembly? The applicant or some other party must seek legislation to create new regulation, regardless of the findings of the Sunrise Review. The General Assembly makes the final determination whether regulation should be imposed upon an occupation or profession. 2019 International Radon Symposium Denver, Colorado
Why did we hire a lobbyist? Stakeholder Management Policy Consultation Legislator Education Legislative Guidance Drafting Assistance 2019 International Radon Symposium Denver, Colorado
During the 9 month review Grassroots Stakeholders meetings Interviews with Stakeholders Connecting with legislators notifying legistlation Message refinement Industry Adoption/ Buy-In 2019 International Radon Symposium Denver, Colorado
After review is complete Comments from the industry Assess Impacts Provide feedback to DORA (Department of Regulatory Agency) Draft White Paper from Industry 2019 International Radon Symposium Denver, Colorado
Next steps Drafting/ Legislative Sponsors Legislator Education Stakeholder Updates Leadership Meetings 2019 International Radon Symposium Denver, Colorado
Ultimate Goals Adapt & Work with Findings to create best case for the industry 2019 International Radon Symposium Denver, Colorado
Jay Hicks | Hicks & Associates 720.350.8226 | jay@lobbyco.com Crystal Lytle Radon Sales Manager 10048 Industrial Blvd., Lenexa, KS, 66215, , United States Phone: 913.752.6000 Mobile: 913.309.3605, crystal.lytle@fantech.net www.fantech.net
