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O_SCE_2024A 06/11/2024 09:35:14 AM Committee Summary

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STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
OTHER COMMITTEE COMMITTEE ON SENATE COMMITTEE ON ETHICS
Date 06/11/2024
Attendance
Coleman X
Gardner X
Roberts X
Lundeen X
Gonzales X
Time 09:35:14 AM to 11:30:31 AM
Place SCR 352
This Meeting was called to order by Gonzales
This Report was prepared by Katie Ruedebusch
Hearing Items Action Taken
Introduction and Opening Remarks Committee Discussion Only
Review of Procedures, Standards, and Criteria Pursuant to Senate Rule 43 Committee Discussion Only
Review of Proposed Committee Timeline Committee Discussion Only
Discussion of Next Step Committee Discussion Only

Introduction and Opening Remarks - Committee Discussion Only
09:35:29 AM  
Chair Gonzales gave
some opening remarks.



Review of Procedures, Standards, and Criteria Pursuant to Senate Rule 43 - Committee Discussion Only
09:37:29 AM  
Jennifer Berman and
Shelby Ross, Legislative Legal Services (OLLS), came to the table to discuss
Senate Rule 43.
09:43:22 AM  
They continued by
discussing two OLLS memorandums regarding the probable cause standard and
open meetings. All organizational materials may be found as Attachment
A and online here: https://leg.colorado.gov/content/senate-committee-ethics-0.
 
09:45:59 AM  
Director Ed DeCecco, Legislative Legal Services, came to the table to discuss the laws and rules related to executive session.



Review of Proposed Committee Timeline - Committee Discussion Only
09:51:43 AM  
Ms. Berman continued
by discussing the committee's timeline and noted the July 3 deadline for
the preliminary investigation.
09:56:36 AM  
Committee discussion
ensued regarding future committee meeting dates and the next meeting's
agenda.
10:14:24 AM  
Committee discussion
continued regarding deadlines and requests for further information.
The committee
will meet on Thursday, June 20, 2024 and Monday, July 1, 2024.



Discussion of Next Step - Committee Discussion Only
10:14:57 AM  
Committee discussion
ensued on additional documents and evidence requested by the committee.
10:53:16 AM  
Committee discussion
continued with OLLS regarding requests for further evidence.
10:54:07 AM  
The committee requested
additional information:

1. A transcript of the April 3 meeting;


2. Transcripts and video discussing the matter at the Northglenn City Council;


3. Request OLLS review video and identify specific instances that include
Sen. Winter;

4. Request for all records related to April 3 from Northglenn City Council,
Mayor, Sen. Winter, and employees;


5. Factual background and correspondence regarding the April 3 meeting
and Sen. Winter's participation in the meeting;


6. OLLS to provide articles and other news sources related to April 3;


7. Any police reports related to conduct at the April 3 meeting;


8. Any statements from Sen. Winter to Northglenn City Council regarding
April 3;

9. Requesting information from the cities of Westminster and Thornton regarding
any public delibrations related to the April 3 meeting.  


11:20:29 AM
 Motion Request the additional information or evidence as discussed during the meeting
Moved Gonzales
Seconded
Coleman
Gardner
Roberts
Lundeen
Gonzales
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


11:30:31 AM   The committee adjourned.