The Colorado Chamber would like to take a moment to acknowledge the unwavering support of our long-standing members who have been with us for 10+ years this April. Their dedication to the Colorado Chamber of Commerce has been instrumental in our continued growth and success. We extend our appreciation to the following members who are […]
Colorado Chamber Changes Positions on Business, Tech Legislation
This week, the Colorado Chamber Government Affairs Council, Legal Reform Alliance and Technology Alliance met to review current legislation affecting the business community and update bill positions. As the session progresses, several bills the Chamber has been tracking have been successfully amended leading to shifts in our positions. The Colorado Chamber took positions on the […]
What We’re Watching: HB 1300
A bill that would make major changes to the state’s workers compensation system had its first hearing in a House committee this week. HB 1300 would expand the number of physicians that injured workers are able to choose from four to over 1,000 and extend the timeline to change doctors under the system. The Colorado Chamber is […]
Save the Dates: Upcoming Policy Council Meetings
March 31st – Regulatory Affairs Council – This council meets at 2:00pm April 10th – Health Care Council – Thank you to our sponsor Bristol-Meyers Squibb! April 16th – Labor & Employment Council – Thank you to our sponsor Great Range Bison! April 23rd – Energy & Environment Council – Thank you to our sponsor […]
Snooze’s Heart-Centered Leadership Serves Up Valuable Lessons for Leadership Colorado Participants
This week, Leadership Colorado participants gathered at Snooze, an A.M. Eatery’s Denver headquarters for an inside look at the restaurant industry—an essential sector that employs 11% of Colorado’s workforce and generates $426 million in state sales tax revenue annually. With 70 successful locations across 10 states, Snooze provided an open forum for discussions on leadership, […]
What We’re Watching: House Bill 1286
The Colorado Chamber has taken positions on 45 bills so far with about seven weeks left of the legislative session. One of these bills, which is currently on our Wallet Watchdog list, is House Bill 1286. This bill would require all employers statewide to ensure employees aren’t exposed to temperatures above or below a certain […]
In the News: Colorado Chamber Press Roundup
Denver Post: Colorado labor bill may launch a ballot-box arms race as Gov. Jared Polis’ veto decision looms Loren Furman, the president and CEO of the Colorado Chamber of Commerce, said Friday that she interpreted the ballot measure both as a legitimate desire of labor unions and as a negotiating tool to ensure SB-5 is passed […]
Rep. Valdez Discusses Upcoming Legislation with Chamber Energy and Environment Council
The Colorado Chamber’s Energy and Environment Policy Council met Wednesday to discuss upcoming legislation for the 2025 session and received a regulatory update from Chamber staff. The council also heard from Rep. Alex Valdez, Chair of the House Energy and Environment Committee. Rep. Valdez outlined his priorities for the session, discussed budgetary challenges at the […]
Wallet Watchdog: Health Insurance, Tax Bills Would Increase Costs on Coloradans
The Colorado Chamber has added two new bills to its “Wallet Watchdog” campaign, an initiative identifying proposals in the 2025 Legislative Session that will create new costs and increase consumer prices for Coloradans. HB 1296 is essentially a tax increase on companies and consumers that currently benefit from certain tax credits under state law. The bill […]
What We’re Watching: Senate Bill 48
It’s a big day for business bills at the Capitol this afternoon with a series of major bills up in committee hearings this afternoon. One bill scheduled for the Senate Health and Human Services Committee is Senate Bill 48, which would require all health insurers in Colorado to cover anti-obesity medication for the treatment of […]