(1) The general assembly hereby:(a) Finds and determines that:(I) Colorado's policymakers from all backgrounds face significant challenges in responding to the rapidly changing nature of work;(II) A changing global economy, rapidly emerging technology, demographic changes, new economy demands, shifting skill needs, and the rising cost of education, health care, and housing are just a few factors leading to labor disruptions; and(III) While these changes have brought immense economic benefit for some, they have also contributed to stagnant wages, declining worker benefits, weakened workplace protections, and, in some cases, permanent job losses; and(b) Declares that: (I) Policymakers, government officials, employers, education and training institutions, and other stakeholders must: (A) Work together to create an economy that helps workers adapt to the new and changing job landscape; and(B) Use all tools available to ensure that workers and employers withstand future job disruptions caused by changes in technology, trade, and organizational structure; and(II) Colorado must understand, prepare for, and develop effective strategies to respond to these changes.(2) It is the general

caused by changes in technology, trade, and organizational structure; and(II) Colorado must understand, prepare for, and develop effective strategies to respond to these changes.(2) It is the general assembly's intent that the office of future of work will: (a) Serve as the central point of contact for the state's efforts to respond to the rapidly changing nature of work;(b) Increase awareness of the challenges associated with the future of work and develop priorities to focus state resources on meeting those challenges;(c) Centralize responsibility and accountability for researching, analyzing, and developing recommendations on this issue; and(d) Encourage and convene participation from a variety of sectors and stakeholders in Colorado's economy.Added by 2023 Ch. 37, § 1, eff. 3/23/2023.