… that is scheduled to debut before the House State, Veterans & Military Affairs Committee this afternoon – at which time the signature GOP legislation, in all likelihood, will die at the hands of the Democratic-controlled “kill committee.” (And, of course, that’s why Democratic House Speaker Crisanta Duran routed it to State Affairs in the first place; that’s just how it works.)

The Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce sent out a mass-e-missive this morning reaffirming its opposition to the measure – formally known as House Bill 1013 – and announced a news conference at which the influential business association would reiterate its stance:

This afternoon, Chamber President and CEO Kelly Brough will join several business and community leaders to voice strong opposition against House Bill 1013, which would allow discrimination against members of the GLBTQ community. A press conference will be held at 12:45 p.m. on the steps of the west foyer of the state capitol. Brough will provide testimony in opposition to the bill, which will go before the State, Veterans and Military Affairs Committee beginning at 1:30 p.m.

The legislation is aimed at buffering small businesses and others against having to perform services or otherwise act in ways they believe are in conflict with their religious views. One of the most prominent and oft-cited cases was that of a Lakewood bakery whose owner in 2012 refused to make a gay-themed cake for a same-sex wedding. The standoff went to court, and The Colorado Court of Appeals in 2015 ruled against the shop.

Also in today’s news release, the chamber announced its latest stands, pro and con, on other pending proposals under the Dome:

The Chamber supports:

The Chamber opposes