Policy Updates

Nonprofit Provisions Left Out of the Tax Reform Bill

Dec 15, 2017

Although we have major concerns about what's in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, many significant provisions affecting the nonprofit sector were left out of the bill.

2017 Federal Healthcare Reform Legislation

Sep 26, 2017

In 2017, Congress has been debating legislation to replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA). As of November 15, Congress has discussed several key proposals:

Graham Cassidy Heller Johnson (GCHJ) Healthcare Bill

Sep 20, 2017

On September 13, U.S. Senators Lindsay Graham (R-SC), Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Dean Heller (R-NV), Ron Johnson (R-WI), and former Senator Rick Santorum introduced legislation to make reforms to the U.S. healthcare system.

President's Budget Plan and Colorado Nonprofits

Jul 7, 2017

Overview "A New Foundation for American Greatness" is the title of the President's Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Plan. The President states that the plan would replace "current economic stagnation with faster economic...

Denver City Council Votes to Clarify Sales Tax Exemption for Nonprofits

Jun 8, 2017

HB 17-1158 Charitable Solicitations Regulation

May 1, 2017

Rep. Hugh McKean (R-Loveland) and Senators Beth Martinez-Humenik (R-Thornton) and Jim Smallwood (R-Centennial) sponsored HB 17-1158, which was signed by the Governor on April 28,2017. A similar bill, HB 16-1318,...

Protect the Charitable Deduction!

Feb 21, 2017

On February16, 2017, Colorado Nonprofit Association sent a letter to members of Congress urging protection of the charitable deduction and creation of a charitable giving incentive for non-itemizing taxpayers.

AG's Proposal for Charity Oversight Unit

Jan 10, 2017

The Colorado Nonprofit Association supports the efforts of the Attorney General and Secretary of State to enforce charity regulations against those who undermine public trust in our nonprofit community by committing...

Colorado's 2016 Ballot Measures

Oct 24, 2016

Colorado has nine measures on the 2016 ballot and one measure on the seven county metro area ballot. Colorado Nonprofit Association supports public policies that strengthen nonprofits and communities. We encourage...

Increase CO's Minimum Wage (Amendment 70)

Oct 4, 2016

Results - Passed! (Denver Post) Yes 54.6% (1,381,245 votes) No 45.3% (1,147,634 votes) If Amendment 70 passes, Colorado's hourly minimum wage would increase annually by $0.90 from $8.31 to $12 per hour by 2020 as...

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