BOMA Government Affairs Committee

The Government Affairs Committee meets on the first Thursday of the month at noon at the BOMA office. Please plan to attend the next meeting. All members, both Principal and Allied, are invited to participate in this important committee, which covers a variety of governmental issues that impact the commercial real estate industry. One of the primary benefits of serving on this committee is that you get advanced information about issues that impact you and your building or company

BOMA Day on the Hill

Colorado and Denver Metro BOMA will hold its annual Day on the Hill at the state capitol on Monday, February 13th from 9:00 a.m. to noon. The event will be held in the Old Supreme Court Chambers located on the 2nd floor, north end of the building. There is no charge and continental breakfast is included. This is your opportunity to meet state legislators, hear from House and Senate leadership and go onto the floor of the House or Senate to watch legislation being made.

BOMA Legislative Affairs Committee (LAC)

The BOMA Legislative Affairs Committee (LAC) will hold its first meeting in 2012 on Thursday, January 19th. The Colorado General Assembly convenes on January 11. 2012. If you would like to join this important committee, please contact the BOMA office or the co-chairs, Shawn Murphy or Paul Schloff.

BOMA Earns Seat on ICC Fire Code Committee

BOMA International’s Director of Codes and Standards, David P. Tyree, P.E., C.B.O., was recently appointed to the International Code Council’s (ICC) Fire Life Code Development Committee. The International Code Committees are an instrumental part of the ICC code development process. There are currently 15 committees responsible for the review and evaluation of code change proposals submitted to the 13 International Codes. Tyree’s appointment will give BOMA much greater exposure in the code development process and more influence on the outcome of code change proposals that may be of detriment to our industry. The 2012 Code Development Hearings will he held April 29 – May 6, 2012.

Wrangling on Payroll Tax Deduction Continues

On Tuesday, the House of Representatives passed legislation to extend the payroll tax deduction by a vote of 234–193, with 14 Republicans voting against the bill and 10 Democrats voting for it. This sets up certain defeat in the Senate, and a possible showdown with President Obama, who has threatened to veto the bill. Once the Senate acts, negotiations with the House can begin to hammer out a compromise. Both the House and Senate maintain that work on this issue will be completed before Congress adjourns. It is still possible that an extension of the expiring tax provisions ("extenders"), including an extension of the 15–year depreciation period for leasehold improvements, may be part of the final agreement.