Governor Polis vetoes Senate Bill 26-184, preserving Colorado's firefighter cancer trust

SDA is pleased to announce that Governor Polis has vetoed Senate Bill 26-184, protecting the Colorado Firefighter Cancer Trust — a program that has provided firefighters with fast, streamlined access to cancer benefits since 2017. We thank the Governor for his thoughtful decision and remain committed to working with firefighter organizations and state leaders to strengthen protections for those who serve Colorado communities. Read the full press release below. Governor Polis Veto Letter

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ADA Website Accessibility Grant

To support small districts in making their websites accessible, the SDA is offering a one-time reimbursement grant to help cover costs related to website ADA compliance, such as PDF conversions or website accessibility services.     Submit Reimbursement Form Here

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2026 SDA Annual Conference Registration Now Open!

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Legislative

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Publications

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National Special Districts Association

The National Special Districts Association is the only national organization representing and advocating for all special districts at a national level.

OMB Proposes Major Overhaul of Federal Grant Rules

Important Updates for the Colorado Assessors' Community

H.R.2766 Special District Fairness and Accessibility Act Introduced