“Unfortunately, I do think this would increase litigation and have a chilling effect on the independent decision-making that public officials should have,” Sen. Lindsey Daugherty said.

Under community benefit agreements, developers take on various projects intended to offset the impact of a development and help the surrounding area. It can take months or years to finalize a deal.

During the visit, much of which could happen during a spring snowstorm, Denver city leaders will attempt to demonstrate the city’s logistical, financial and merriment potential.

Gun bill faced veto threat and overtime measure had more Republican support than Democratic.

The bill is the product of lawmakers’ recent and growing interest in RTD’s governance. SB-150 would trim the district’s board from 15 members to nine, with the new board selected in a hybrid setup.

Attorneys complained their client was unnecessarily confined in a padded room with constant lighting.