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.
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...
Weld County and Northern Colorado Economy Targeted by Wrath of Legislative Proposals
NCLA Issues Calls To Action and Invites Northern Colorado Community Leaders to Engage in Legislative Debate The carpet bombing of legislative proposals aimed at Northern Colorado’s legacy energy sector will continue with a series of legislative hearings this week and...
Northern Colorado Industry in Air Quality Control Crosshairs
Governor and Legislative Dems Proposals Present Competing Approaches EPA’s recent decision to downgrade Colorado’s North Front Range and Denver Metro air quality from serious to severe non-attainment is requiring changes to improve its air quality and reduce...
Colorado Legislation Promotes Transportation-Oriented Communities and Penalizes Transportation Funding for Sprawl
Colorado lawmakers have introduced HB 24-1313 that aims to discourage the use of transportation funding for projects that promote sprawl and car dependency with the intent to increase in the development of transit-oriented communities (TOCs) A transit oriented...
Phase Out of Oil and Gas Sector Proposal Threatens Northern Colorado
With the introduction of Senate Bill 159, sponsored by Adams and Weld County Senator Kevin Priola (D) and Fort Collins Representative Andrew Boesenecker (D), Colorado and northern Colorado stands at a crossroads as legislators debate a bill to phase out new oil and...
Measure allowing Accessory Dwelling Units offered to address housing challenge
ADUs are small, independent living spaces that share the same lot as a larger, primary home. They are seen as one of a myriad of solutions to address housing supply challenges across the state. House Bill 24-1152, introduced by Speaker of the House Julie McCluskie (D)...
Construction Liability Reform On Tap as Part of Attainable Housing Solution
During the 2024 legislative session in Colorado, there is a notable focus on construction liability reform. The effort is driven in large part by a lack of condo construction and availability as an important component of the broader housing availability mix....
The 2024 Colorado State Legislature: Priorities and Challenges
As the Colorado General Assembly reconvened for its 2024 session, the political landscape sizzled with anticipation. The halls of the Capitol echoed with the buzz of lawmakers, lobbyists, and activists, each vying to shape the state’s future. Against this backdrop, we...