As the 2026 legislative session continues, one of the Colorado Chamber’s top priorities remains advancing regulatory reform to improve transparency and reduce unnecessary burdens on businesses. A key part of that effort this year is Senate Bill 137, the Chamber’s priority legislation for 2026, which was introduced last week and will be heard in the Senate Finance […]
Wallet Watchdog Update: Costly Alcohol Fee Proposal Fails in Committee
The Colorado Chamber saw another victory on its opposition agenda campaign with the defeat of one of its Wallet Watchdog bills in committee this week. House Bill 1271 was rejected by the House Health and Human Services Committee this week after it was opposed by the Chamber’s Governmental Affairs Council. The bill attempted to set […]
The Framework for Connection: How Leaders Build Real Influence
This month, the Leadership Colorado cohort participated in a workshop called The Framework for Connection, led by Jeremy Edmonds, SVP of People and Culture at Snooze Restaurants and owner of CultureQ. The session helped participants discover their top values and explore how those values shape their sense of connection in their daily interactions. They spent […]
Colorado Chamber Energy & Environment Council Votes on Regulatory and Energy Bills
The Colorado Chamber Energy & Environment Council met on Wednesday to take positions on introduced legislation, discuss policy strategy and hear from guest speakers. The group was joined by Rebecca White, director of the Public Utilities Commission, and Matthew Gorenc, director of Legislative Affairs for DORA, who provided an overview of the bill implementing the […]
In the News: Colorado Chamber Press Roundup
Denver Post: Task force reaches framework on new AI legislation — but agreement is anything but certain in legislature Even more unclear is how the framework will be received in the Capitol. While significant interests were involved in the task force, including the Colorado Chamber of Commerce and prominent consumer groups, it was, by design, a small, […]
What We’re Watching: House Bill 1210
As the 2026 legislative session approaches its midway point, the Colorado Chamber has taken positions on more than 45 bills so far. One bill we’re watching this week is House Bill 1210, which is set to get its first hearing today in the House Business Affairs & Labor Committee. HB 1210 would regulate how businesses […]
In the News: Colorado Chamber Press Roundup
Colorado Politics: Senate, House leaders propose bill to cut outdated Colorado regulations and expand agency oversight The Colorado Chamber of Commerce, an organization representing businesses throughout the state, said the bill is its top priority this legislative session. A recent Chamber report found that Colorado remains the sixth-most regulated state in the country, experiencing 2.4% […]
Colorado Chamber Policy Councils Convene to Take Positions on Tax and Employment Legislation
As key business bills move through the legislature, the Colorado Chamber’s Labor & Employment Council and Tax Council convened to take positions on introduced bills and discuss policy updates. On Friday, the Tax Council took positions on a set of bills making significant changes to Colorado’s tax code and heard updates on proposed tax credit […]
What We’re Watching: Senate Bill 41
UPDATE: Senate Bill 41 died in committee early Thursday evening on a 6-3 vote. A bill that the Colorado Chamber has added to its Wallet Watchdog bill list for the 2026 legislative session is scheduled to be heard in the Senate Health & Human Services Committee today. Senate Bill 41 would make significant changes to how health care mergers and […]
Wallet Watchdog Update: Misguided Pricing Restrictions Bill Dies in Committee
After strong opposition from Colorado Chamber members and the business community, House Bill 1012 was successfully defeated this week in the House Judiciary Committee on a vote of 7-4. The bill would have imposed vague and subjective pricing restrictions in settings like sports arenas and music events, forcing businesses to shift costs elsewhere and driving […]