Policy Matters Insights
Discover the latest legislative developments impacting Northern Colorado’s business community on our Legislative Insights page. Stay ahead with expert analysis, regulatory updates, and legal trends tailored to your industry. From policy changes to emerging opportunities, our insights help you navigate the dynamic legislative landscape affecting your business.
The 2025 Legislative Session: NCLA Business Debrief
The 2025 legislative session concluded on May 7, marking a consequential period for Colorado's business community. The 2025 session was characterized by tense political dynamics between a more assertive Democratic legislature and Governor Polis, resulting in several...
SB25-131: Reducing the Cost of Housing
SB25-131 NCLA Position: Support This bill seeks to limit claims of construction defects to actual damage and injury while establishing that claims of potential risk to life, health or safety of the homeowner must be imminent and unreasonable. Additionally, the bill...
SB25-144: Change Paid Family Medical Leave Insurance Program
SB25-144 NCLA Position: Oppose unless amended Approved by voters in 2020, the Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance program (FAMLI) provides 90% of weekly wages for covered employees. Wages are drawn from a trust account administered by the state and funded...
How does NCLA benefit my business?
The economic competitiveness of Colorado has experienced a steady decline over the past decade as the political environment has shifted away from a more pragmatic balance toward progressive activism. To be certain, our state legislature has always been a forum for...
Colorado’s labor battles intensify with “just cause” ballot initiative
Colorado's labor battles intensify with "just cause" ballot initiative Colorado's largest unions filed Initiative 43 on Friday, requiring private-sector employers to prove "just cause" before firing workers — adding a new dimension to the state's already contentious...
HB24-1010 Prohibition Against Engaging in Price Gouging
HB24-1010 Prohibition Against Engaging in Price Gouging Under current state law, sellers of consumer “necessities” may not increase prices more than 10% above the rolling 90-day average as result of a declared natural disaster. Sellers may be relieved of charges...
Colorado’s union battleground: Business groups unite against labor vote change
Colorado's union battleground: Business groups unite against labor vote change The Northern Colorado Legislative Alliance's Board of Directors has announced its opposition to Colorado Senate Bill 5 (SB 25-005) joining a growing coalition of business groups fighting...
NCLA Racking Up Key Wins with Two Weeks to Go
NCLA has been hard at work racking up key wins over the last couple of weeks as the intensity of the session reaches a peak with two weeks remaining in the state legislative session. We delve into four pending legislative discussions and the successes in each. ...
Senate Bill 24-159 Defeated!
Senate Bill 24-159, the measure that proposed to phase out the oil and gas industry starting in 2030, and greatly impacting Weld County and the northern Colorado region, was defeated last night by the Senate Agriculture, and Natural Resources Committee after hours of...