One of the Colorado Chamber’s priority bills for the 2026 session passed second reading this morning and is now headed to the House floor for third reading, and legislators need to hear from the business community. House Bill 1421 protects the integrity of Colorado’s legal system by addressing the growing influence of private equity firms […]
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Colorado Chamber Statement on Passage of Priority Regulatory and Rule Reform Bill
For media inquiries, please contact Teresa Busk at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber of Commerce today released the following statement from President and CEO Loren Furman following the passage of Senate Bill 137 in the state legislature: “The passage of Senate Bill 137 is an important step toward a more transparent and accountable regulatory […]
ACTION ALERT: Tell Your Senator SB 178 Will Raise Your Health Insurance Costs
A bill that would increase health insurance costs for employers and their employees is headed to the Senate floor. Senate Bill 178 would fund the Health Insurance Affordability Enterprise through a $40 million assessment on health insurance carriers. In practice, this would mean higher costs for employers who provide coverage and for the employees who […]
Colorado Chamber Launches “Colorado Decides” to Expand Election Information Access
For media inquiries, please contact Teresa Busk at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber Political Action Committee (PAC) today announced the launch of Colorado Decides, a new online resource that serves as a comprehensive guide to Colorado’s state elections and a portal for Chamber PAC members. Colorado Decides offers reliable, nonpartisan election information by bringing […]
Buena Vista-area Middle School Students Compete in National Civics Bee Competition
For media inquiries, please contact Teresa Busk at [email protected]. BUENA VISTA, Colorado – Middle school students from Buena Vista-area schools competed in the 2026 National Civics Bee® regional competition on April 26. The event was hosted by the League of Women Voters Chaffee County and Buena Vista Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Colorado Chamber of Commerce Foundation, the Daniels Fund and the Civic Trust of the U.S. […]
Arvada-area Middle School Students Compete in National Civics Bee Competition
For media inquiries, please contact Teresa Busk at [email protected]. ARVADA, Colorado – Middle school students from Arvada-area schools competed in the 2026 National Civics Bee® regional competition on April 24. The event was hosted by the Greater Arvada Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Colorado Chamber of Commerce Foundation, the Daniels Fund and the Civic Trust of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. Students competed with their […]
Wallet Watchdog Update: Problematic Property Tax Proposal Successfully Amended
The Colorado Chamber continues to look out for businesses and consumers’ best interest by ensuring legislation does not further increase the state’s cost of living. Following successful amendments that addressed key member concerns, the Chamber’s Tax Council voted on Friday to change their position on Senate Bill 116 from “oppose” to “monitor.” As introduced, the […]
We’re Hiring: Senior Vice President of Business Partnerships
The Colorado Chamber of Commerce is launching a nationwide search for a Senior Vice President of Business Partnerships following the planned transition of longtime leader Dave Tabor later this year. This role will help lead membership growth and strengthen relationships with business leaders across Colorado. If you, or someone in your network, are passionate about […]
What We’re Watching: House Bill 1308
One approach legislators are taking to address Colorado’s housing shortage this session is looking at how existing land can be used more efficiently. House Bill 1308, which will be heard in the Senate Local Government & Housing Committee on April 30, focuses on making it easier for property owners to increase housing options. HB 1308 would require […]
Governmental Affairs Council Evaluates Key Bills Moving Through the Legislature
This Tuesday, the Colorado Chamber Governmental Affairs Council convened to review legislative updates and discuss recent amendments to introduced bills. The meeting began with a discussion on two bills that passed in the Senate Appropriations Committee the morning of the council meeting. Chamber staff then updated the council on key developments happening with labor, housing […]