HB 17-1029
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Plain-English Summary
AI-generatedHouse Bill 17-1029, which has been signed into law, allows government officials in Colorado to deny public access to personal information such as private emails of employees and confidential records. This means that certain types of sensitive data will no longer be available for inspection under the Colorado Open Records Act. The bill affects both civil or administrative investigations and protects trade secrets and other confidential information within the judicial branch, ensuring these details remain secure from public scrutiny.
Official Summary
The bill allows a custodian to deny access to confidential personal information records and employee personal e-mail addresses. The provisions of the 'Colorado Open Records Act' that relate to civil or administrative investigations and trade secrets and other privileged and confidential information apply to the judicial branch.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Details
- Chamber
- House
- First action
- 2017-02-02
- Latest action
- 2017-01-11
- Last action desc.
- Introduced In House - Assigned to State, Veterans, & Military Affairs
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Votes
Postpone House Bill 17-1029 indefinitely. The motion passed on a vote of 6-3.
2017-02-02 · House · pass — Yes: 6 · No: 3 · Other: —
Refer House Bill 17-1029 to the Committee of the Whole. The motion failed on a vote of 3-6.
2017-02-02 · House · fail — Yes: 3 · No: 6 · Other: —