h_sa_2016a_2016-04-06t10:39:58z0 Hearing Summary

Date: 04/06/2016

10:40 AM -- HB16-1346



Representative Lawrence, sponsor, presented House Bill 16-1346 to the committee. The bill allows a custodian of public records to deny requests for records or data that include confidential personal information or employee personal e-mail addresses. The bill clarifies the provisions of the Colorado Open Records Act (CORA) permitting a custodian of public records to deny access to civil or administrative investigation records, or records related to trade secrets and other privileged or confidential information, are also applicable to the state Judicial Branch.



Committee members discussed the bill with Representative Lawrence.



10:51 AM -- Greg Romberg, representing the Colorado Press Association and Colorado Broadcasters Association, testified in support of the bill.



10:54 AM -- The Honorable Mark Thompson, representing the Colorado Judicial Department, testified against the bill and responded to committee member questions.



11:08 AM -- Gerald Pratt, representing the Colorado Bar Association, testified against the bill and responded to committee member questions.



11:18 AM -- Gerald Marroney and Mindy Masias, representing the Judicial Department, responded to committee member questions.





11:26 AM



Representative Lawrence wrapped up her presentation of the bill.