This week on Colorado Chamber Office Hours, we are breaking down a proposal aimed at streamlining Colorado’s workforce development system. House Bill 1317 would create a more unified approach to talent development and establish a transition plan to better align the state’s workforce programs with employer needs. Host Ed Sealover sits down with Colorado Speaker […]
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How Could Changes to Colorado’s Arbitration Process Affect Our Legal Climate?
This week on Colorado Chamber Office Hours, we break down a bill that would make significant changes to Colorado’s arbitration process and that could change key aspects of the state’s legal environment. House Bill 1236 would prohibit certain provisions in arbitration agreements, establish new requirements for who may serve as an arbitrator and set standards […]
Can Colorado Improve Regulatory Clarity? A Conversation with Sen. James Coleman and Steve Swinney
Colorado lawmakers are considering legislation aimed at increasing transparency and consistency in the rule review process for state agencies. SB 137 would create more robust standards and criteria for how state agencies review their current regulations, including assessing which rules are outdated, duplicative, cost effective or overly burdensome. Host Ed Sealover is joined by Colorado Senate President […]
Should Colorado Increase Alcohol Fees? A Conversation with Brewers and Lawmakers
The Colorado legislature is considering two proposals that could raise taxes and fees on alcohol producers across the state. Sen. Judy Amabile (D – SD 18), a sponsor of both bills, explains the goals behind the policy and how she believes the additional funding could support addiction treatment and prevention efforts. Shawnee Adelson, executive director […]
Extreme Temperature Regulations: What Could They Mean for Colorado Businesses?
This week on Colorado Chamber Office Hours, host Ed Sealover dives into proposed legislation aimed at developing standard protocols for managing extreme heat and cold in the workplace. HB 1272 would require the state to track temperature related workplace injuries and develop model prevention plans outlining how employers should address extreme temperature conditions on the […]
Who Should Enforce Workplace Safety? The Push for Expanded Oversight in Colorado
This week on Colorado Chamber Office Hours, Ed Sealover sits down the Cole Wist, attorney and former state representative, and Rep. Elizabeth Velasco (D-57), to discuss legislation aimed at overhauling Colorado’s worker protection system. HB 1054 would create a state-level enforcement process for violations of both federal OSHA and state workplace health and safety standards. However, the proposal stops short of […]
What’s a Fair Price? The Debate Over Consumer Pricing Protections
In this episode of Colorado Chamber Office Hours, we dig into HB 1012, a bill aimed at expanding consumer pricing protections in Colorado. Supporters say it increases transparency and accountability, while opponents raise concerns about regulatory overreach and unintended consequences for Colorado businesses. We sit down with Rep. Yara Zokaie (D-52), a primary sponsor of […]
The State of Child Care in Colorado: A Discussion with Nicole Riehl and Sen. Mark Baisley
This week on Colorado Chamber Office Hours, host Ed Sealover sits down with Nicole Riehl, president and CEO of Executives Partnering to Invest in Children (EPIC), and Sen. Mark Baisley, to discuss the state’s role in child care. Riehl outlines the benefits of legislation aiming to expand the access and affordability of child care through […]
Should Vacant Homes Be Taxed? A Discussion of Proposed Colorado Policy
This week on Colorado Chamber Office Hours, host Ed Sealover dives into House Bill 1036, a contentious bill proposing a tax on Colorado homes left vacant for extended periods of time. We hear from Kevin Bommer, executive director of the Colorado Municipal League, who supports the bill and Brian Tanner, vice president of public policy at […]
Colorado’s Labor Peace Act: A Bipartisan Perspective from Reps. Mabrey & Richardson
In this episode of Colorado Chamber Office Hours, we break down House Bill 1005, which proposes changes to Colorado’s Labor Peace Act. HB 1005 would reshape collective bargaining rules and modify how union agreements are negotiated under state law. We talk with Rep. Javier Mabrey, a proponent of the bill, and Rep. Chris Richardson, who […]