2023 Advocacy Scorecard

Every year, hundreds of policy changes are proposed that will impact the health of Arvada businesses. Through the Advocacy KAPS Council, the Jefferson County Business Lobby (JCBL), and consistent outreach to elected officials at all levels of government, the Arvada Chamber strives to stay informed on the latest developments while advocating for a strong local economy.

This year, the Chamber’s Advocacy KAPS Council prioritized positions on bills related to business regulation, childcare, housing and workforce. This 2023 Advocacy Scorecard documents the Chamber’s position on dozens of bills at the 2023 session and each legislative outcome. Read more about each bill and the Chamber’s position at our 2023 Bill Tracker.

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Business Regulations

Bill Number	Title	Chamber Position	Overall Outcome	Aligned
SB23-16	Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Measures	Active Monitor	PASSED	N/A
SB23-017	Additional Uses Paid Sick Leave	Neutral	PASSED	N/A
SB23-037	Solicitations Related To Secretary Of State Documents	Support	PASSED	YES
SB23-046	Average Weekly Wage Paid Leave Benefits	Neutral	PASSED	N/A
SB23-105	Ensure Equal Pay For Equal Work	Support	PASSED	YES
SB23-143	Retail Delivery Fees	Support	PASSED	YES
SB23-172	Protecting Opportunities And Workers’ Rights Act	Oppose	PASSED	NO
SB23-175	Financing Of Downtown Development Authority Projects	Support	PASSED	YES
SB23-264	Alcohol Beverage Festival Participation	Support	PASSED	YES
SB23-291	Utility Regulation	Oppose	PASSED	NO
HB23-1006	Employer Notice Of Income Tax Credits	Neutral	PASSED	N/A
HB23-1017	Electronic Sales And Use Tax Simplification System	Active Support	PASSED	YES
HB23-1035	Statute Of Limitations Minimum Wage Violations	Support	LOST	NO
HB23-1078	Unemployment Compensation Dependent Allowance	Oppose	LOST	YES
HB23-1118	Fair Workweek Employment Standards	Strongly Oppose	LOST	YES
HB23-1201	Prescription Drug Benefits Contract Term Requirements	Neutral	PASSED	N/A
HB23-1209	Analyze Statewide Publicly Financed Health-care	Oppose	LOST	YES
HB23-1215	Limits On Hospital Facility Fees	Oppose	PASSED	NO
HB23-1260	Advanced Industry and Semiconductor Manufacturing Incentives	Support	PASSED	YES

Childcare

Bill Number	Title	Chamber Position	Overall Outcome	Aligned
SB23-110	Transparency For Metropolitan Districts	Support	PASSED	YES

Housing Regulations

Bill Number	Title	Chamber Position	Overall Outcome	Aligned
SB23-110	Transparency For Metropolitan Districts	Support	PASSED	YES
SB23-213	Land Use	Oppose	LOST	YES
HB23-1068	Pet Animal Ownership In Housing	Oppose	PASSED	NO
HB23-1090	Limit Metropolitan District Director Conflicts	Oppose	LOST	YES
HB23-1115	Repeal Prohibition Local Residential Rent Control	Monitor	LOST	N/A
HB23-1189	Employer Assistance For Home Purchase Tax Credit	Support	PASSED	YES
HB23-1190	Affordable Housing Right Of First Refusal	Oppose	PASSED	NO

Workforce Regulations

Bill Number	Title	Chamber Position	Overall Outcome	Aligned
SB23-65	Career Development Success Program	Strongly Support	PASSED	YES
SB23-205	Universal High School Scholarship Program	Support	PASSED	YES
HB23-1246	Support In-demand Career Workforce	Support	PASSED	YES