SB 17-293

Senate Bill 17-293 updates the paper quality standards for printing Colorado's Revised Statutes. Currently, state contracts require a specific outdated standard for permanent paper used in printed library materials. The bill changes this requirement to align with current industry standards set by American and national information organizations regarding acidity levels and reserve requirements for uncoated paper. This update will only apply to future contracts and won't affect the existing publications contract. Since it has been signed, these new standards are now legally binding for any future printing or publishing contracts related to Colorado's Revised Statutes.

Official Summary

Committee on Legal Services. Currently, statute requires that any contract the state enters into to publish or print the Colorado Revised Statutes must specify that the paper used meets certain standards established by the national standards institute for permanent paper for printed library materials. However, that standard is outdated and no longer used in the industry. The bill updates the statutory reference to the current applicable alkaline minimum reserve requirements and acidity levels for uncoated paper as established by the American national standards institute and the national information standards organization. The change will not affect the current publications contract; however, it will apply to future contracts and extensions of contracts.(Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)

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