Government Relations
Here is your central hub to find information on the industry’s most pertinent issues. Whether you’re looking for a basic understanding, specific communication tools, background, informational resources or corresponding CBA training – everything you need is right here. This is your one stop shop whether you’re grasping an issue for the first time or looking for detailed information.
State Issues
- Let’s Talk Small Business
Let's Talk Small Business -- a small business lending initiative supported http://www.smallbizlending.org
- 2012 Legislative Review
- View summaries of the bills that CBA is actively working on in the Colorado State Legislature, as well as bills CBA will continue to monitor.
- State and City Ballot Issues of Interest
UPDATE: both initiatives were defeated 11/1/11
Currently there are two ballot proposals certified for the November 2011 election that may be of interest to the banking community.
Federal Issues
- Dodd Frank Act Reform Resources
Info and resources on the rules, regulations and changes occurring as a result of the 2010 financial reform legislation.
- Dodd/Frank Act: Financial Regulatory Reform Resources
CBA resources on the Dodd/Frank Act
- Perlmutter’s CRE Loss Amortization Amendment
An amendment that would allow banks to amortize losses from commercial real estate was added to the House’s small business lending bill (HR 5297).
Regulatory Issues
- FDIC Insurance Fund Replenishment
The FDIC has passed a final rule mandating able banks prepay three years of FDIC insurance premiums to help replenish the fund.