If you’re not at the table, you’re on the menu.

That’s why Vail Valley Partnership actively advocates at the state level—so decisions that affect our businesses, employees, and communities reflect real-world impacts, not just theory. Advocacy helps protect opportunity, encourage smart growth, and keep our local economy competitive.

Here’s a look at our positions in the 2026 legislative session:

Support:

HB1001 Housing Developments on Qualifying Properties

HB1004 Continuation of Child Care Contribution Tax Credit

HB1006 Thriving Institution Designations for Higher Education

HB1008 Colorado Outdoor Opportunities Act

HB1014 Extend Colorado Job Growth Incentive Tax Credit

HB1030 Data Center & Utility Modernization

SB1 Workforce Housing & Housing Tax Credit

Oppose:

HB1005 Worker Protection Collective Bargaining

HB1012 Consumer Protections to Promote Fair Market Pricing

HB1036 Local Taxes on Vacant Residential Property

SB70 Ban Government Access Historical Location Information Database