The Colorado General Assembly adjourns tonight, Wednesday, May 7, at midnight. Throughout the challenging 120-day session, CBSA’s Policy + Advocacy team worked tirelessly to advocate for policies that support life sciences growth and create a business-friendly and patient-friendly climate in Colorado.
Of the 657 bills introduced by the General Assembly, CBSA took positions on 26 bills aligned to CBSA’s Policy Priorities. CBSA ultimately supported seven bills and opposed three bills, while also taking an “amend” position on seven bills and monitoring nine bills. As of Tuesday night, May 6, here’s where some key issues stand.
Advanced Industries Accelerator Grant Program: CBSA worked closely with our partners at Colorado’s Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), the Joint Budget Committee (JBC), and key legislators to protect the Advanced Industries Accelerator Grant and Tax Credit Programs amid Colorado’s widening budget shortfall. Despite our strong advocacy and widespread recognition…
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