2D9ED9BAAD4A4F038725891100611F57 Hearing Summary CLICS/CLICS2022A/commsumm.nsf PUBLICBILL SUMMARY For PUBLIC MEETINGS DURING EMERGENCIES ACTJOINT COMMITTEE COMMITTEE ON COLORADO COMMISSION ON UNIFORM STATE LAWSDate Dec 7, 2022 Location HCR 0112 Public Meetings During Emergencies Act - To be introduced as a Commission Bill Attachment Tag File Name Attachment http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2022A/commsumm.nsf/0/98FD2724FCF6...$File/2c - MPMDEA_Final Act_2022.pdf?OpenElement 2c - MPMDEA_Final Act_2022.pdf 10:40:52 AM There was no public testimony on this item. Commissioner Levy reported that she served on the drafting committee for the act. It was changed to be a model act in recognition that uniformity is not needed in this area. It's designed to fit within the frame work of open meetings laws which vary from state to state. The drafting committee did not want to create new requirements for open meetings, but to create what could be considered a best practices act for creating a balance with proceeding with business during a public emergency in a way that is compatible with the public's right to know what their public officials are during and to participate in that process to the best extent possible. During COVID, many jurisdictions acting under executive orders met but did not have time to explore all options to best achieve that balance. The model act would not apply to state legislatures and state agencies but the real need for it is for local public bodies and asked the commission to move it forward. 10:44:22 AM Commissioner Gardner added that the pandemic made us aware of just how many public bodies there are in Colorado while it left them scrambling to figure out what meetings they could still have. The model act addresses that and the commission should introduce this while the last two years is still fresh in everyone's mind. Commissioner Gardner agreed to sponsor this act in the Senate or find another Senator to do so. Commissioner Levy noted that there may be newly-elected legislators who come from public bodies who may be interested in carrying the bill and will help with finding a House sponsor. Commissioner Levy moved the Uniform Public Meetings During Emergencies Model Act be drafted and introduced as a commission bill. Commissioners Pike and Duran seconded, and the motion passed without objection. 10:47:43 AM Motion The Uniform Public Meetings During Emergencies Model Act be drafted and introduced as a commission bill. Moved Claire Levy Seconded Alicia Duran Gardner Thomas Grimshaw Excused Yelana Love Donald Mielke Charley Pike Sara Scott Tipper Claire Levy Anne McGihon YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection