February 20, 2020
Representation | Legislation | Advocacy
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Colorado Hospital Association Unveil Counter Proposal to Public Option
On Wednesday, the Colorado Hospital Association presented their “total cost of care” proposal, a counter to the controversial state public option proposal. Their "total cost of care" proposal, is based on already existing programs in Oregon and Massachusetts. Under this proposal, an independent insurance commission, appointed by the governor and a bipartisan group of lawmakers, would set a goal for how much health care spending in the state could grow over the next year, based on health care spending data from everyone and everything in the state. If a hospital, insurance company, or other health care entity were to exceed this growth rate, they could potentially be faced with a public hearing and formal improvement plan.
For more information on the proposal, click here.
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Family Leave Bill to Drop this Week
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State Democrats’ s long waited Paid Family Medical Leave bill is expected to drop later this week. Based on draft legislation that was released Tuesday night, the bill will require employers to provide paid family medical leave insurance for all of their employees that have been on the job 180 days. This mandate will apply to all employers with over 20 employees; by the year 2027 this will apply to all employers regardless of size. Local governments will be able to opt out by a vote of their local elected officials.
To read the entire draft legislation, click here.
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Talent Pipeline Luncheon on February 27th
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Next Thursday, the Mesa County Workforce Center is hosting a Talent Pipeline Report luncheon. Guest speakers will discuss the Talent Pipeline Report, which analyzes issues related to the supply and demand for talent in Colorado. Since the first Talent Pipeline Report in 2014, more than 50 bills to support talent development have passed.
Presentation will begin at 12:00pm.
To RSVP click here.
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Governmental Affairs Update |
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The Chamber’s next legislative video conference with Western Slope lawmakers will be held on Tuesday, March 10 at 7:00 AM in the FCI Board Room at the Chamber. If you have a bill you would like the committee to consider, contact darcy@gjchamber.org.
Thank you to videoconference sponsor: Entrada Consulting.
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