The NAIOP Colorado Board of Directors has appointed Maxwell Marcum as the 2026 - 2027 Public Policy Committee Chair and is excited to collaborate with Marcum Commercial Advisors and the exceptional group of leaders to support NAIOP members, advocate for the industry, and drive meaningful impact across Colorado.

Marcum's leadership will contribute to the organization's mission of providing strong advocacy, education, and business opportunities, as well as connecting its members through a powerful national network. 

2026 Colorado Legislative Session Underway

The Colorado General Assembly’s convened its 2026 legislative session on Wednesday, January 14, that will bring forward legislation with direct implications for commercial real estate, housing, workforce development, and infrastructure investment.

The NAIOP Public Policy Committee has met to review potential legislative issues and will continue to monitor developments throughout the 120-day session. Members will be updated as legislation progresses.

Early legislation showing potential positive impact includes:

• HB 26 - 1065 Transit and Housing Investment Zones
• HB 26 - 1066 Tax Exemptions Low Income Rental Property Development
• SB 26 - 001 Workforce Housing & Housing Tax Credit

NAIOP’s Public Policy Committee, in coordination with our lobbying team at Husch Blackwell Strategies, actively tracks bills as they are introduced to determine their potential impact on our industry. Track legislation in real time: bill tracker linked here

Commercial Real Estate Legislative Reception, Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 4:00 to 7:00 PM

NAIOP Colorado, alongside the Apartment Association of Colorado, the Apartment Association of Metro Denver, and the Colorado Hotel Lodging Association filed a lawsuit in Federal District Court in Colorado challenging Energize Denver and Regulation 28. Our team is currently waiting for the judge to rule on the Motions to Dismiss.

If you have completed your ASHRAE II study and are willing to share results, please contact Kathie. We are happy to answer questions or provide more information.

New to NAIOP? What to Know About Public Policy

NAIOP Public Policy efforts ensure that owners and developers of industrial, office, mixed-use, retail and related real estate are protected from the ever-present threats and legislative and regulatory action and ballot processes that attempt to hinder and/or unfairly burden the commercial real estate industry.

Our Work Focuses On:

• Monitoring legislative and regulatory activity that may affect commercial real estate development, ownership, and operations.
• Proactively drafting, sponsoring, and supporting legislation that promotes economic growth and responsible development.
• Engaging directly with policymakers to ensure decisions are informed by real-world industry experience.

Get Involved

You can help support NAIOP Colorado’s Advocacy efforts and make a difference by joining our Public Policy Committee or through a financial contribution to the Public Policy Fund. To explore ways to engage, connect with Maxwell Marcum or Kathie Barstnar (Emails linked).