On April 30, Small Business Majority State Policy & Advocacy, Vice President Awesta Sarkash submitted testimony on Senate Bill 26-180. She urged the state to prioritize addressing childcare funding gaps, but not at the expense of the FAMLI program.
Colorado Policy Statements
Browse the full list of our regulatory comments and legislative testimony below.
Thursday, April 30, 2026 |
Thursday, April 30, 2026 |
On April 30, Small Business Majority State Policy & Advocacy, Vice President Awesta Sarkash submitted written testimony requesting an amendment to Senate Bill 26-178, which would provide stopgap funding for the Health Insurance Affordability Enterprise (HIAE). This is a critical measure that would help lower healthcare costs for Coloradans on the individual market.
Tuesday, April 21, 2026 |
On April 21, Small Business Majority Vice President, State Policy & Advocacy Awesta Sarkash submitted written testimony in support of HB26-1210. This legislation would prohibit discrimination against a consumer or worker through the use of a price or wage setting algorithm (PWSA), which would protect small businesses from an increasingly unleveled playing field.
Friday, March 27, 2026 |
On March 27th, Small Business Majority State Policy & Advocacy Vice President Awesta Sarkash sent a letter to Colorado Senate Health & Human Services Committee in opposition to SB26-140. This legislation would prevent Colorado’s Prescription Drug Affordability Board (PDAB) from reviewing the cost of hundreds of commonly prescribed medications that Coloradans struggle to afford every day.
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 |
On March 10, Small Business Majority Vice President of State Policy & Advocacy Awesta Sarkash submitted a letter in support of HB26-1003 to the Coloraod Senate Finance Committee. This legislation would make improvements to the Colorado Loans to Increase Mainstreet Business Economic Resiliency (CLIMBER) Loan Fund while also supporting the Colorado Startup Loan Fund.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026 |
On February 25, Small Business Majority Vice President, State Policy & Advoacy Awesta Sarkash submitted written testimony in support of SB26-041. This legislation would require greater transparency for healthcare mergers and acquisitions, and strengthen Colorado's antitrust laws to protect competition.
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 |
On February 4, Small Business Majority Colorado Director Hunter Nelson testified in support of HB26-1003. This legislation would make improvements to the Colorado Loans to Increase Mainstreet Business Economic Resiliency (CLIMBER) Loan Fund while also supporting the Colorado Startup Loan Fund.
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 |
On February 4, Small Business Majority Colorado Director Hunter Nelson submitted written testimony on HB26-1004, legislation that would extend the Child Care Continuation Tax Credit for 10 years.
Tuesday, January 6, 2026 |
Small Business Majority has created a comprehensive state policy agenda to ensure entrepreneurship is at the center of a thriving and inclusive economy in Colorado. Colorado is home to more than 730,000 small businesses, employing 1.2 million people and accounting for 99.5% of all businesses in the state. They play a significant role in our state economy and workforce.
Wednesday, October 8, 2025 |
On October 8, Small Business Majority Colorado Director Hunter Nelson submitted comments in support of allowing parents or caregivers with a baby receiving care in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) have access to an additional 12 weeks of paid leave through the FAMLI program.