From Colorado News Agency: A proposed small-business assistance program, debated on the House floor last week, passed the Republican-led chamber today despite reservations expressed by a number of GOP lawmakers. The measure, House bill 1209, would create a small-business “navigator” under the Small Business Assistance Center within the governor’s Office of Economic Development and International Trade. The program would provide information and guidance to small businesses regarding state rules and procedures as well as referrals to other resources.