EC05FFFFCA1D42908725895E007CF32A Hearing Summary

Representative Snyder, prime sponsor, presented House Bill 23-1132, concerning the Court Data-sharing Task Force. Representative Snyder explained the effect of the bill and discussed its need. Discussion ensued regarding the composition of the task force to be created by the bill. Representative Snyder responded to questions regarding difficulties faced by state and local governments in sharing court-related data. Discussion followed regarding the geographical diversity of the membership of the task force created by the bill.

Meghan OConnor, representing Colorado Municipal League, testified in support of the bill. Terry Scanlon, representing Colorado Courts, testified in a neutral position on the bill. Judge Shawn Day, representing Colorado Municipal Judges Association, testified in support of the bill. Ms. O'Connor responded to questions regarding the protection of data that is shared between different levels of government, and the timeline for meetings of the new task force. Discussion ensued regarding reporting under HB 23-1132, and the number of different information technology platforms used by various governments in Colorado. Ms. O'Connor responded to questions regarding which entity would be the steward of the data collected under the bill.

Representative Snyder explained the effect of amendment L.001 (Attachment D).

Representative Snyder provided closing remarks in support of HB 23-1132. Representative Bacon weighed in on the bill.