Southern Colorado Business Forum & Digest: Business Advocates Set 2026 Legislative Priorities as Colorado Lawmakers Face Budget Shortfall “We’re still not competitive with other states,” Furman says. “Cost of doing business, we’re No. 38 in the nation. Cost of living, we’re No. 47. We’re still No. 6 as being one of the most regulated states […]
What We’re Watching: House Bill 1036
As the legislative session moves forward, committee hearings at the State Capitol are gearing up and many bills are being considered for the first time. One bill that has its first hearing next week is HB 1036, which the Colorado Chamber recently took an “opposed” position on. The proposed legislation would allow Colorado counties and municipalities, […]
In the News: Colorado Chamber Press Roundup
Denver Gazette: EDITORIAL: Colorado must make way for data centers A competing bill not yet introduced would set restrictions instead of incentives. According to The Sum and Substance, the Colorado Chamber of Commerce’s news service, the bill would require large-load data centers to use renewable energy equivalent to a year’s operations. Read More… Denver 7: […]
The Colorado Chamber Health Care Council Takes Positions on Regulatory and AI Bills
This Thursday, the Colorado Chamber’s Health Care Council met to take positions on introduced bills and hear legislative updates. The group was joined by Sen. Kyle Mullica, who represents SD-24 and serves as chair of the Senate Health and Human Services Committee. Sen. Mullica gave a brief overview of what he expects for the 2026 […]
Commemorating February’s Milestones: Recognizing Our Members of 10+ Years
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 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 who are […]
Colorado Chamber Takes Positions on Energy and Childcare Legislation
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 Chamber takes positions on 7 New Tech, Legal Reform and Employment Bills
As bills affecting Colorado employers are introduced, the Colorado Chamber Labor and Employment Council, Tech Alliance, and Legal Reform Alliance hit the ground running this week, taking positions on 7 new bills introduced in the state legislature. The Labor and Employment Council was joined by representatives from the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment including […]
What We’re Watching: House Bill 1005
With the 2026 state legislative session officially underway, the Colorado Chamber will begin our weekly “What We’re Watching” updates to highlight bills that are important for the business community to follow. This week, we’re focusing on House Bill 1005, a bill that is almost identical to Senate Bill 5 from the 2025 legislative session, which would […]