NCLA Action Items
April 5, 2026
🟢 SUPPORT
HB 1330: Alcohol Beverages Entertainment Districts
What This Does
Formalizes the definition of “common consumption” districts across all jurisdictions, in which multiple vendors may serve alcohol to be consumed within a defined area and hours of operation.
Why This Is Important
Provides clarity for vendors while supporting local “night-time economy” initiatives.
🔴 OPPOSE
HB26-1236: Arbitration Reform
What This Does
Prohibits commercial or employment contract language that precludes a party subject to arbitration from participating in a class action, limits the fees a consumer or employee may be required to pay to pursue arbitration, establishes subjective standards for individuals serving as an arbitrator, and removes a prohibition of awarding damages in excess of direct harm through the arbitration process.
Why This Hurts Business
Arbitration clauses within consumer and employment contracts serve as an efficient method for resolving conflicts that help contain costs for all parties. Allowing consumers and employees to opt into class actions effectively voids arbitration without assuring superior benefit for the injured party. Removing prohibitions against awards in excess of actual damages increases liability exposure for businesses while providing ample incentive to pursue legal action.
🔴 OPPOSE
SB26-116: Property Tax Modifications
What This Does
Establishes a statewide framework for new and existing municipal lodging tax programs, increases the property valuation formula for lodging facilities, extends the senior property tax exemption, and sets a business personal property exemption that does not index to inflation.
Why This Hurts Business
Hospitality and tourism represent significant revenue drivers for local jurisdictions and our statewide economy. SB116 overrides a Colorado Supreme Court ruling to effectively raise the basis in calculating property taxes for such properties while limiting the ability of local governments to tailor a lodging tax program that reflects unique market characteristics. Resulting revenue is expected to offset decreased revenue by extending a senior property tax exemption program that is unrelated to tourism, while eroding the value of the existing business personal property exemption over time.