02F56099C6ADF54D87258249007121BA Hearing Summary

Representative Lawrence, bill sponsor, presented House Bill 18-1152. The bill makes administrative and budget records of the Judicial Department subject to the Colorado Open Records Act by including them in the definition of a public record.

Representative Lawrence explained amendment L.001 [Attachment A].  She answered questions from the committee.

Suzanne Staiert, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.  She answered questions from the committee.

Justice Monica Marquez, Judicial Branch, testified in opposition to the bill.  She answered questions from the committee.

Chris Ryan, Judicial Branch, answered questions from the committee.

Committee discussion with Justice Marquez and Mr. Ryan ensued.

Scott Gessler, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.  He answered questions from the committee.

John Lebsack, Colorado Bar Association, testified in opposition to the bill.  He answered questions from the committee.

Jeff Roberts, Colorado Freedom of Information Coalition, testified in support of the bill.

Melanie Snyder, Colorado Attorney General's Office, testified in support of the bill. She answered questions from the committee.

Greg Romberg, Colorado Press Association and Colorado Broadcasters Association, testified in support of the bill. He answered questions from the committee.

Representative Foote made comments about the bill. He laid the bill over to a date to be determined.

The committee recessed.