The Colorado Chamber Governmental Affairs Council, Energy & Environment Council and Regulatory Affairs Council convened this week to provide members with legislative and regulatory updates, hear from guest speakers and take positions on key bills affecting the business community. The Governmental Affairs Council was joined by members of the governor’s legislative office, Eleni Angelides, legislative […]
What We’re Watching: Senate Bill 49
A major priority of the Colorado Chamber this session is aimed at addressing affordability and cost of living challenges that place significant strain on the state’s economy and workforce. A key component of that initiative is Senate Bill 49, a piece of bipartisan legislation that was introduced this week that would expand incentives to protect […]
In the News: Colorado Chamber Press Roundup
Denver Post: Are stadium food and beer prices too high? Colorado lawmakers unveil bills targeting costs. “The Colorado Chamber opposes the bill due to feedback from our members that it’s overreaching, creating new operational and legal costs for businesses across multiple industries statewide, with little benefit to consumers,” said Meghan Dollar, the senior vice president […]
Colorado Politics: Colorado lawmakers roll out bipartisan plan aimed at lowering home insurance risk
Homeowners’ insurance rates continue to rise, prompting a bipartisan group of lawmakers to introduce a bill Wednesday aimed at reducing damage from hail and wildfire. The measure would encourage homeowners and homeowner associations to take additional mitigation steps and, in turn, could allow insurers to offer lower insurance rates once those steps are completed. … […]
Fox 31: Colorado Chamber of Commerce Announces New Bill Aimed at Lowering Homeowners Insurance
Daybreak: SB 49 from the Colorado Chamber Aims to Lower Homeowners Insurance Rates
Fox 21: New Bill from the Colorado Chamber Aimed at Lowering Homeowners Insurance Rates
Senate Minority Leader Cleave Simpson on How to Improve Colorado’s Business Environment
In a special bonus episode this week, host Ed Sealover sits down with Colorado Senate Minority Leader Cleave Simpson to discuss the Republican Party’s plans for the session. Sen. Simpson details the importance of a balance between energy costs and sustainability, differences between Colorado’s urban and rural districts and Colorado’s efforts to regulate artificial intelligence.
Longmont Leader: Rep Evans’ FIRE Act Passes Committee to House Floor, Reverses Penalties Against States for Wildfire Smoke
The FIRE Act, sponsored by U.S. Congressman Gabe Evans, has passed the Energy and Finance Committee and will be going to the House floor. The act counters some of the regulations under the Clean Air Act that penalizes states like Colorado for having more emissions due to wildfires. Evans’ office referenced a study from the […]
New Colorado Chamber Bill Aims to Lower Homeowners’ Insurance Rates
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Eveleth-Havens at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber of Commerce today announced legislation that will expand incentives to protect homes against natural disasters and lower homeowners’ insurance premium rates. Senate Bill 49, introduced this week, would create two new incentives for Coloradans to protect their homes against common natural […]