Outcome of State Bills to Home Rule

Published on March 01, 2024

Outcome of State Bills Impact to Home Rule

Thank you to everyone who reached out to our state legislators advocating for home rule. The Colorado General Assembly closed this year’s legislative session on May 8, 2024. Although the bills the City was monitoring have passed, they did so with amendments. We will now carefully evaluate these amendments to gauge their implications and effects on Centennial.

Moving forward, the City of Centennial remains committed to collaborating with the Colorado Municipal League and neighboring municipalities to safeguard home rule.

Community members can access Centennial's online Home Rule Charter(PDF, 821KB)

Here's What You Need to Know:

  • HB24-1313 (Transit Density Goals): This bill requires Front Range local governments to establish density goals near transit-rich areas. It has passed the Senate and House with amendments, including removal of certain provisions. The bill is awaiting Governor Polis's approval. Learn more about HB24-1313. 
  • HB24-1152 (Accessory Dwelling Units): This bill allows accessory-dwelling units on single-family properties in Front Range cities. It has passed the Senate and House with amendments. This bill is awaiting Governor Polis's approval. Learn more about HB24-1152.
  • HB24-1304 (Parking Requirements): This bill limits parking requirements for multi-family developments near certain public transit corridors. It has passed the Senate and House with amendments. This bill is awaiting Governor Polis's approval. Learn more about HB24-1304. 

History of Home Rule in Centennial

In 2001, Centennial incorporated as a statutory city governed by state laws. On November 6, 2007, Centennial’s citizens elected 21 residents to serve on the Home Rule Charter Commission to draft a Home Rule Charter. On June 10, 2008, the citizens of Centennial voted to approve a Home Rule Charter, making it possible for Centennial to have control over local matters of local concern, including sales tax collection and audit.

The approved charter serves as a “constitution” for the City. The charter allows the government to be more knowledgeable of and responsive to local needs and issues of its citizens while allowing for flexibility to grow, evolve and respond to future circumstances. 

Read the Home Rule Charter (PDF, 821KB).

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