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J_ECLC_2023A 10/04/2023 02:06:51 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
JOINT COMMITTEE COMMITTEE ON EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
Date 10/04/2023
Attendance
Duran X
Lundeen X
Lynch X
Rodriguez *
McCluskie X
Fenberg X
Time 02:06:51 PM to 03:48:12 PM
Place SCR 354
This Meeting was called to order by Fenberg
This Report was prepared by Rachel Kurtz-Phelan
Hearing Items Action Taken
Security (EXECUTIVE SESSION) Committee Discussion Only
Discussion on Legislative Email Committee Discussion Only
Proposed Legislative Council Rule Changes Related to the Initiative Review and Comment Process Committee Discussion Only
Bilingual Options for the Voter Information Booklet Committee Discussion Only
Digital Accessibility Committee Discussion Only

Security (EXECUTIVE SESSION) - Committee Discussion Only


02:07:00 PM  
President Fenberg
reviewed the agenda for the day and explained that the committee would
enter into executive session to discuss issues pertaining to cybersecurity.


02:07:59 PM
Motion I move that the Executive Committee of the Legislative Council go into executive session to consider cybersecurity matters pursuant to Section 24-6-402 (3)(a)(IV), C.R.S.
Moved McCluskie
Seconded
Duran Yes
Lundeen Yes
Lynch Yes
Rodriguez Excused
McCluskie Yes
Fenberg Yes
YES: 5   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



Discussion on Legislative Email - Committee Discussion Only


02:49:06 PM  
Natalie Castle, Director,
and Manish Jani, Deputy Director, Legislative Council Staff, discussed
the state provided email system and corresponding memorandum, which can
be found as Attachment A.  They reviewed portions of the memo and
answered questions.
02:51:43 PM  
Committee discussion ensued.
02:56:11 PM  
The committee requested
another meeting with Legislative Council


Staff at a later
date to continued the discussion of a new email system with regards to
dates and costs.


03:04:55 PM
Motion I move to move forward with a new email system that includes members and staff.
Moved McCluskie
Seconded
Duran Yes
Lundeen Yes
Lynch Yes
Rodriguez Yes
McCluskie Yes
Fenberg Yes
YES: 6   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



Proposed Legislative Council Rule Changes Related to the Initiative Review and Comment Process - Committee Discussion Only


03:05:21 PM  
Ed DeCecco, Director,
Office of Legislative Legal Services, presented proposed changes to the
Legislative Council rules related to the initiative review and comment
process. The proposed changes can be found as Attachment B.
03:10:25 PM  
Mr. DeCecco answered questions from the committee.



Bilingual Options for the Voter Information Booklet - Committee Discussion Only


03:15:29 PM  
Julia Jackson, Principal
Research Analyst, Legislative Council Staff, briefed the committee on bilingual
options for the voter information booklet, or "Blue Book." The
memorandum outlining these options can be found as Attachment C.
03:20:05 PM  
Ms. Jackson answered questions from the committee.



Digital Accessibility - Committee Discussion Only


03:31:38 PM  
Natalie Castle, Director,
Manish Jani, Deputy Director, and Annabelle Tracy, Senior Accessibility
Analyst, Legislative Council Staff, briefed the committee on digital accessibility.
Ms. Tracy's presentation can be found as Attachment D.
03:38:33 PM  
Ms. Tracy reviewed
the audit and remediation process for accommodations needed to bring digital
materials into compliance with the law.
03:41:18 PM  
Ms. Tracy and Director
Castle answered questions from the committee.


03:48:12 PM   The committee adjourned.






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