In June 2020, Governor Polis signed Senate Bill 217 into Colorado law. The legislation sets in motion several sweeping reforms for our state’s police departments. These changes include: Required body cameras A ban on chokeholds and carotid
Rule of 80: An Explainer
On April 1, 2020, Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed HB20-1044 into law. This bill, sponsored by FPPA, provides a number of retirement security measures that will benefit the thousands of Colorado first responders in our plans. One provision in
A Message From FPPA’s Executive Director
To our members, employers, and other stakeholders, To say there’s a lot happening in our world right now would be an understatement. It is clear that this pandemic has significantly impacted our members and employers, and by extension, our staff.
New Coronavirus Law Allows Emergency 457 Account Withdrawals
In late march, congress passed and the president signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act of 2020, or CARES act. This federal action most notably includes direct cash payments to individuals, unemployment benefits and insurance,
FPPA Legislation Signed Into Law
On April 1, 2020, House Bill HB20-1044 was signed into law by Colorado Governor Jared Polis. FPPA believes that the changes enacted by this legislation will mean greater retirement security for our state’s first responders, and a stable future for
FPPA Proposes 2020 Legislation
In Fall 2019, FPPA introduced proposed legislation for the 2020 Colorado legislative session. The legislation—pursued at the direction of the board based on Task Force recommendations—is aimed at shoring up FPPA’s statewide plans and improving