The proposed bill introduces a process for members of the Colorado General Assembly to publicly share drafts or titles of bills they are considering for the upcoming legislative session. Key aspects of this process include:
Online Forum: Each member can post multiple bill titles, drafts, or a combination of both on a publicly accessible web page. This platform allows for up to three versions of each bill title or draft to be published.
Disclaimer: Each published bill title or draft must include a disclaimer stating that the bill is subject to change and may or may not be introduced based on the discretion of the prime sponsor.
Timeline: The web page hosting the bill titles and drafts must be taken down at midnight on the first day of the legislative session.
This initiative aims to enhance transparency and public engagement by allowing constituents to review and provide feedback on potential legislation before it is formally introduced. By making this information publicly available, the General Assembly seeks to foster greater interaction between lawmakers and the public, ensuring that legislative processes are more transparent and responsive to the needs of the people.
Summary
The bill creates a process and establishes a public online forum for
a member of the general assembly to publish drafts or titles of the bills that the member is considering introducing during the next legislative session. The bill allows each member to post multiple bill titles, drafts, or a combination of titles and drafts on the online forum and establishes a timeline for a member to publish up to 3 versions of each bill title or draft. The bill also requires each bill title or draft published to include a disclaimer stating that the bill is subject to change and may or may not be introduced based on the discretion of the prime sponsor. The web page on which the bill titles and drafts are published must be taken down on the day before the first day of the legislative session.
