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J_LE_2022A 10/20/2022 09:04:28 AM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
JOINT COMMITTEE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE, AND RECOVERY
Date 10/20/2022
Attendance
Cooke E
Cathy Eslinger X
Vacant E
Manish Jani X
Robin Jones X
Carolyn Kampman X
Cindi Markwell X
Nicole Myers X
Ortiz X
Jenny Page X
Fenberg X
Time 09:04:28 AM to 09:43:40 AM
Place HCR 0112
This Meeting was called to order by Fenberg
This Report was prepared by April Bernard
Hearing Items Action Taken
Committee Business Committee Discussion Only
Building Update Committee Discussion Only
Presentation Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management Committee Discussion Only
Disaster Plan Review Committee Discussion Only

Committee Business - Committee Discussion Only
09:04:53 AM  
President Fenberg,
Chair of the committee, made introductory remarks.  


09:07:56 AM
 Motion Nominate Representative Ortiz as Vice Chair of the Legislative Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Committee.
Moved Robin Jones
Seconded
Cooke Excused
Cathy Eslinger
Vacant Excused
Manish Jani
Robin Jones
Carolyn Kampman
Cindi Markwell
Nicole Myers
Ortiz
Jenny Page
Fenberg
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 2   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection



Building Update - Committee Discussion Only
09:08:36 AM  
Major Means, representing
the Colorado State Patrol (CSP), provided a building security update (Attachment
A).
09:09:25 AM  
Major Means talked
about operation restoration, meant to create a positive presence, deter
crime, and restore trust in law enforcement.
09:11:27 AM  
Major Means talked
about CSP alerts to communicate with capitol complex employees.
09:12:22 AM  
There was a discussion
about 29 additional troopers.
09:13:17 AM  
Major Means introduced
protective services and facilities protection leadership.
09:13:40 AM  
New programs were
discussed, including the K-9 explosive detection team; the critical response
team investigating threats; the counter assault tactical team; and the
civil unrest team.
09:14:54 AM  
Major Means indicated
that over 1000 threats were investigated.
09:17:01 AM  
The counter assault
tactical team was discussed, including its purpose to address threats against
the Governor, to provide motorcade security, to provide rapid response,
and to protect the capitol building.
09:17:43 AM  
Mobile protection
and crowd control at and around the capitol were discussed. Major Means
talked about the team's emphasis on training and protection of First Amendment
rights.
09:19:08 AM  
Upgrades to the Legislative
Services Building (LSB) were discussed, including a magnatometer and additional
staff.
09:19:39 AM  
Major Means briefly
discussed upgrades to the capitol building.
09:20:10 AM  
Security for LSB
was discussed, including that CSP would provide security beginning in mid
November.
09:21:02 AM  
Major Means answered
response time questions.  
09:22:12 AM  
Major Means addressed questions about sharing information between agencies.
09:22:35 AM  
Major Means answered
questions about attorney consultation, conceal to carry permits at the
capitol, and accessibility for evacuation.



Presentation Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management - Committee Discussion Only
09:27:43 AM  
Kevin Klein, Director
of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, provided information about
the division.  He mentioned that the Continuity of Operations Planning
Division may be able to help the committee with updates to the plan.  Director
Klein talked about the Colorado Information Analysis Center which links
intel from federal intelligence with Capitol security.  He discussed
threat monitoring using social media and other reports.  Director
Klein mentioned that there are 500 threat liaison officers working with
local law enforcement and other individuals, monitoring critical infrastructure.
09:29:43 AM  
Director Klein talked
about the Fusion Center, where different agencies share intel, such as
the Federal Bureau of Investigations, the Environmental Protection Agency,
law enforcement, or the Department of Homeland Security.  The center
monitors threats to elected officials and provides needed information.
 The Election Security Task Force provides for election security,
including securing local drop boxes and helping with cyber security on
election night.



Disaster Plan Review - Committee Discussion Only
09:32:33 AM  
There was a discussion
about continuity of operations plans or disaster plans, including any updates.
09:33:18 AM  
President Fenberg
mentioned that the executive summary and appendices may be outdated.  He
discussed changes to Joint Rule 44.
09:34:19 AM  
Secretary of the
Senate, Cindi Markwell, indicated that the Senate plan was updated this
year and is typically updated each year.
09:34:58 AM  
Chief Clerk Robin
Jones, representing the House or Representatives, mentioned that their
plan may need to be updated.  He indicated that he will work on updating
the plan.
09:35:45 AM  
President Fenberg
mentioned that the committee will discuss the update process so that updates
are saved in the proper location and provided to staff.
09:36:11 AM  
Director Carolyn
Kampman, representing the Joint Budget Committee (JBC), said that the JBC
plan was updated in March 2020.  Director Kampman mentioned that the
JBC's goal is to update the plan annually.  She mentioned that the
template for the plan may be cumbersome for smaller agencies.  Director
Kampman indicated that the most important part of the plan is the information
technology component, due to remote work.
09:37:34 AM  
Research Manager
Cathy Eslinger, representing Legislative Council Staff (LCS), said that
LCS will look at updates.
09:38:01 AM  
Nicole Myers, representing
the Office of Legislative Legal Services (OLLS), mentioned that OLLS will
update their plan.
09:38:21 AM  
Jenny Page, representing
the Office of the State Auditor (OSA), mentioned that there are internal
plans and policies at OSA.  She said that the information will be
consolidated into a plan.
09:38:42 AM  
Deputy Director Manish
Jani, representing Legislative Council Staff Information Technology, said
that information technology has a separate plan that they continue to refine.
 He indicated that additional changes will be incorporated into the
plan.
09:39:14 AM  
President Fenberg
asked that individual agencies provide updated continuity of operations
plans to Ms. Bernard.  Ms. Bernard will update to summary, reflecting
updated agency plans, changes to Joint Rule 44, and remote business practices.
 The committee will meet again to approve the consolidated plans.
09:42:04 AM  
President Fenberg
indicated that the next committee meeting will be scheduled during the
first couple of months of the 2023 session.  He asked agencies to
make upates to their plans by late January.  Ms. Bernard will email
committee members with a timeline for updates and the next meeting.


09:43:40 AM   The committee adjourned.






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