Representative Garcia Sander, prime bill sponsor, presented House Bill 25-1242, concerning government transparency laws. The bill makes several changes to the Colorado Open Records Act and to open meetings laws.

Brandon Wark, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Jon Caldera, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Erin Meschke, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Linda Hutchinson, representing the League of Women Voters of Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Cory Gaines, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Natalie Menten, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Shayne Madsen, representing the Independence Institute, testified in support of the bill.

The panelists responded to questions from the committee.

Jessica Capsel, representing themself, testified in a neutral position on the bill. Liz Wilson, representing the Pro-Colorado Education Project, testified to amend the bill. Jina Koultchitzka, representing the Pikes Peak Regional Building Department, testified in opposition to the bill. Jeff Roberts, representing the Colorado Freedom of Information Coalition, testified in support of the bill.

The panelists responded to questions from the committee.

Written testimony (Attachment D) was provided to the committee.

Representative Garcia Sander explained amendment L.001 (Attachment E).

Representative Garcia Sander provided concluding remarks on the bill. Committee members commented on the bill.