This week on Colorado Chamber Office Hours’ final in-session episode before the the Colorado legislative session comes to a close, we break down legislation tied to a proposed ballot initiative that would reshape how Colorado funds transportation infrastructure. House Bill 1430 would temporarily reduce fuel taxes, vehicle registration fees and other transportation related charges if voters […]
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What’s Colorado’s Plan for Regulating Artificial Intelligence?
This week on Colorado Chamber Office Hours, we take a closer look at legislation aimed at addressing the use of artificial intelligence and reducing potential adverse outcomes for consumers. The bill would establish disclosure requirements for AI systems that use personal data to make consequential decisions like loan eligibility, insurance pricing or purchasing a home. […]
Should Nonlawyers be Allowed to Profit from the Legal Sector? A Conversation with Kyle Bachus
This week on Colorado Chamber Office Hours, we sit down with personal injury attorney Kyle Bachus to break down legislation aimed at restricting nonlawyer involvement in the legal industry. Advanced by an unlikely partnership between the Colorado Chamber and the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, House Bill 1421 would prohibit nonlawyers from entering into financial arrangements that allow […]
What Role Should the State Play in Solving Colorado’s Housing Shortage?
This week on Colorado Chamber Office Hours, host Ed Sealover explores several bills aimed at increasing the affordability and availability of housing in the state, which currently faces a shortage of over 106,000 homes. Ted Leighty, CEO of the Colorado Association of Homebuilders, breaks down the reasons behind the state’s housing shortage and outlines how […]
Colorado Businesses on Verge of Losing Significant Tax Breaks
Colorado Lawmakers are considering a series of bills that could bring significant changes to the state’s tax code and increase the tax burden on the business community by more than $500 million per year. Host Ed Sealover sits down with policy and tax experts to break down a package of four bills proposing numerous changes, including […]
How Can Colorado Build a Stronger Talent Pipeline?
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 […]
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 […]