s_jud_2016a_2016-04-11t13:31:13z1 Hearing Summary

Date: 04/11/2016

02:25 PM -- SB16-056



The committee returned to order. Senator Lambert presented Senate Bill 16-056, concerning broadening protections of the state whistleblower protection law for state employees who disclose confidential information to certain state entities that have legal requirements to preserve the confidentiality of the information disclosed. Senator Lambert distributed and explained amendment L.001 (Attachment A). Senator Lambert explained the necessity of the bill.



16SenateJud0411AttachA.pdf



02:32 PM -- Ms. Denise Maes, representing the ACLU of Colorado, testified in opposition to the bill. Ms. Maes discussed privacy concerns associated with the bill and amendment L.001.



02:36 PM -- Mr. Kevin Klein, representing the Colorado Department of Public Safety, provided neutral testimony on the bill. Mr. Klein discussed security concerns with the bill as amended by amendment L.001.



02:39 PM -- Ms. Jennifer Anderson, representing the Colorado Attorney General's Office, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Anderson stated strong support for the bill, and discussed concerns with existing law that are addressed by the bill. She responded to questions regarding procedures used under existing law.





02:45 PM



Senator Lambert provided closing remarks on the bill.