For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Meyer at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber of Commerce is part of a coalition of public and private sector organizations that are voicing their concerns with Senate Bill 188, the Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) Act, which recently passed the Senate Finance Committee. The legislation creates a […]
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Amended FAMLI Bill Still Costly, Restrictive for Employers and Employees
For media inquiries, contact Cynthia Meyer at [email protected]. DENVER – In response to Senate Bill 188 being amended and passed out of the Senate Finance Committee today, Senior Vice President of State and Federal Relations Loren Furman released the following statement: “While we appreciate the efforts by the bill’s sponsors to improve upon this legislation, […]
Statement by Chuck Berry on SB 181 Debate in the House of Representatives
For media inquiries, please contact [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber of Commerce released the following statement from Chamber President Chuck Berry on Senate Bill 181, the oil and gas bill up for debate in the Colorado House of Representatives today: “We are fortunate to have such abundant natural resources in Colorado, and we’re grateful […]
Colorado Chamber Supports Bills Ensuring More Funding for Transportation and Education
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Meyer at [email protected]. DENVER – The Board of Directors of the Colorado Chamber of Commerce voted yesterday to support House Bills 1257 and 1258, which would allow voters to decide whether the state can keep excess revenues under the Taxpayer Bill of Rights (TABOR) and allocate one-third each to […]
Colorado Chamber Testifies on FAMLI Bill in Senate Committee
For media inquiries, contact Cynthia Meyer at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber of Commerce joined with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, local chambers and business organizations to testify late into yesterday evening against Senate Bill 188, the Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) bill. Public entities also joined with the business community to oppose […]
Colorado Chamber Releases List of 75+ Public & Private Entities Concerned About Impact of SB 188
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Meyer at [email protected]. DENVER – In advance of a hearing on Senate Bill 188, the paid family leave bill, in the Senate Finance Committee today, the Colorado Chamber of Commerce released a list of public and private entities opposed to the bill as amended. Representing a wide range of […]
Colorado Employers Statement on SB 188 FAMLI Committee Hearing
For media inquiries, contact Cynthia Meyer at [email protected] DENVER – Senate Bill 188, the Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) bill, is currently being heard this afternoon in the State Senate. As of last night and this morning, state government agencies, schools, city and county governments, the House Chamber and the Denver International Airport all […]
Colorado Chamber: SB 188 will be impossible for Colorado businesses to comply with
For media inquiries, contact Cynthia Meyer at [email protected] DENVER – The Colorado Chamber of Commerce released the following statement from Loren Furman, Senior Vice President of State and Federal Relations, in response to new legislation filed today in the Colorado Legislature on paid family and medical leave: “When legislation could have a sweeping impact on […]