CO SB116

Creates a Capitol Identification Card program allowing public members to enter the Capitol building, State Services building, and Legislative Services building without security screening upon presentation of a valid card, effective January 1, 2019.

Requires applicants to pay a fee ($100 for the initial two-year period, adjustable up to $500 by the Legislative Council) and pass a fingerprint-based criminal history record check demonstrating no felony conviction.

Cards are issued by the Secretary of the Senate or Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives, valid for two years, and include the cardholder's name and photograph.

Authorizes the Chief Clerk, Secretary of the Senate, or Colorado State Patrol to deny card issuance based on reasonable safety concerns regardless of background check results, with appeal rights to the Legislative Council Executive Committee.

Establishes the Capitol Identification Card Account within the Legislative Department Cash Fund to hold all collected fees, with money continuously appropriated for card issuance and renewal costs.