CO SB157

Clarifies application of Colorado's open meetings law to the General Assembly by defining "public business" as introduced legislation, proposed legislation being discussed by a quorum of a committee, and other matters before statutory or interim committees.

Exempts written communications (electronic or otherwise) exchanged between two or more members of the General Assembly from open meetings law requirements, but records remain subject to disclosure under the Colorado Open Records Act.

Requires a quorum to be contemporaneous when applying open meetings law to General Assembly meetings, and excludes interpersonal, administrative, logistical, personnel, planning, process, training, or operational matters from "public business" unless they discuss legislative merits or substance.

Mandates the Executive Committee consider the application of the open meetings law to the General Assembly at meetings scheduled in 2024, 2025, and 2026, with public comment opportunities allowed.

Applies to all meetings of the General Assembly, state public bodies of the General Assembly, and members of the General Assembly occurring on or after the bill's effective date.