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The Second Regular Session of the 68th Colorado General Assembly convened on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012. Per the state Constitution, the legislature will meet for no more than 120 days, adjourning on Wednesday, May 9, 2012. The legislative session will take place against the backdrop of the upcoming 2012 elections. In the legislature, all 65 House seats will be up for election, with the Republicans trying to protect their 33-32 majority. In the Senate, half the seats will be up, and the Democrats will be trying to protect their 20-15 majority. With the legislators running in new seats because of term limits and reapportionment, and with Colorado considered a swing state in the national election, 2012 will be a busy year. Gov. John Hickenlooper is serving his second year and does not stand for re-election until 2014.
The 2012 Colorado General Assembly Legislative Session Outlook provides a brief overview of the major issues to be discussed by public policy makers at the Capitol in 2012.
The Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce also released its annual policy document during its business policy briefing for legislators. Healthcare, transportation, and education reform—as the pillars of economic development—will drive the business policy agenda during the session.
Focused on preserving and enhancing a competitive business climate in the Centennial State, the Colorado Competitive Council (C3), an affiliate of the DMCC, is a statewide organization providing direct lobbying and business advocacy at the state legislative level. C3 steering committee members and investors represent organizations and business interests from across Colorado.
Comprehensive legislative reports prepared by Danny Tomlinson, lobbyist for the Economic Development Council of Colorado (EDCC), are available to investors. The reports include detailed, up-to-date bill summaries on legislation affecting economic development and businesses in Metro Denver and Colorado.
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