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DENVER – The Colorado Chamber of Commerce today released the following statements from President and CEO Loren Furman and Senior Vice President of Governmental Relations Meghan Dollar regarding the first day of the 2025 special legislative session:
“As lawmakers get to work today to balance the state budget, we are anticipating several proposals of interest to our members,” said Loren Furman. “Yesterday through the Chamber’s Technology Council, we took positions on four bills addressing the implementation of SB24-205 regarding artificial intelligence (AI). We are in an ‘amend’ position on proposals from Sen. Rodriquez and Rep. Lindstedt, which take varying approaches to improve the 2024 law. Our priority is ensuring any regulations on AI have clear definitions, don’t conflict with other jurisdictions, and give employers ample time to prepare for these substantial changes to the law. We look forward to working with the sponsors to offer amendments and solutions that resolve our concerns.”
The Colorado Chamber also took “monitor” positions on two other AI regulatory bills, including a proposal from Rep. Weinberg and Sen. Baisley.
“The Chamber is closely following several other proposals under consideration for special session,” Meghan Dollar said. “First, we have significant concerns with a bill that would fully repeal the regional home office tax credit. This credit directly creates and keeps jobs in Colorado, and its removal would have serious consequences for our economic competitiveness, driving jobs to other states. We intend to work with the sponsors to find a balanced solution that preserves these workforce opportunities in Colorado.”
“Another proposal we have been actively working on with legislators addresses the Health Insurance Affordability Enterprise,” Dollar added. “This draft looks considerably different than it did during the regular session earlier this year and we appreciate the sponsors’ willingness to accept the Chamber’s amendments to bring more transparency to the process.”
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The Colorado Chamber of Commerce champions free enterprise, a healthy business environment and economic prosperity for all Coloradans. It is the only business association that works to improve the business climate for all sizes of business from a statewide, multi-industry perspective. What the Colorado Chamber accomplishes is good for all businesses, and that’s good for the state’s economy. It was created in 1965 based on the merger with the Colorado Manufacturers’ Association.