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 5 and 10+ years this February. 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 […]
What We’re Watching: HB 1005
A bill that seeks to bring the Sundance Film Festival to Colorado cleared its second hearing today in the House Finance Committee. House Bill 1005 would offer $5 million in annual tax credits to bring the festival to Boulder, which could in turn pump over $100 million into the local economy each year. The Colorado […]
Chamber Takes Positions on Price Gouging and Junk Fee Bills; Regulatory Affairs, Labor & Employment Councils Convene
The Colorado Chamber’s Regulatory Affairs, Government Affairs and Labor & Employment Councils held their first meetings of the 2025 legislative session this week to discuss key legislation. The newly formed Regulatory Affairs Council was joined by Aaron Ray, assistant director for energy innovation for the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Ray provided an overview of […]
What We’re Watching: House Bill 1010
Committee hearings at the State Capitol are gearing up and many bills are being considered and debated for the first time. One bill that has its first hearing next week is HB 1010, which the Colorado Chamber recently took an “opposed” position on. Colorado currently has laws on the books against price gouging during disaster […]
Chamber Takes “Support” Position on Clean Energy, Workforce Bills; Tech, Legal Reform Alliances Convene
This week, the Colorado Chamber Energy and Environment Council, Legal Reform Alliance and Technology Alliance gathered to discuss upcoming legislation affecting the business community and heard from key leaders on future proposals. The Energy and Environment Council was joined by speakers from the Colorado Energy Office, including Chris Piper, director of legislative affairs; Adair Andre, […]
Colorado Chamber President & CEO Testifies on Labor Bill
A bill that would overturn major provisions of Colorado’s labor laws and allow a small minority of employees to force mandatory union dues on all workers at a company had its first committee hearing at the State Capitol on Tuesday. Senate Bill 5 would eliminate the second vote dictated by the Labor Peace Act, which […]
In the News: Colorado Chamber Press Roundup
Colorado Sun: Colorado identifies its top five toxic air contaminants. Next comes rules to regulate them. The Colorado Chamber of Commerce, the Colorado Oil and Gas Association, the American Petroleum Institute and Weld County commissioners all argued that the process was too stripped of context to make informed decisions. Weld County argued for a more […]
Encourage Future Leaders – Share the 2025 National Civics Bee!
Calling All Colorado Middle Schoolers! Do you know a 6th, 7th, or 8th grader with big ideas and a passion for making a difference? Encourage them to apply for the 2025 National Civics Bee! This exciting competition is their chance to: Showcase their civic knowledge, leadership, and creative solutions. Compete for local prizes of $500 and […]
What We’re Watching: Senate Bill 6
Housing continues to remain one of the top priorities for the Colorado Chamber as our state’s cost of living and housing affordability ranks among the most expensive in the nation. The Chamber has supported innovative housing solutions in recent legislative sessions and we are expecting even more bills in 2025 from lawmakers to address this issue. This […]
What We’re Watching: Senate Bill 45
It’s been an eventful start to the 2025 legislative session for the Colorado Chamber with early developments of legislation impacting business. This week, we’re watching SB 45, a familiar proposal that seeks to create a study and report on the creation of a universal, single payer health care system in Colorado. A similar proposal was […]