Month: February 2013

  • Let the Sun Shine In! Open Meetings Help Ensure Transparency in State Government

    by Julie Pelegrin

    Throughout Colorado people like to open their homes to take advantage of the 300-plus days of sunshine the state gets each year. By law, Colorado’s government is required to open its meetings to let the sunshine — and the public — in. (more…)

  • Bill Title Questions…and Answers

    by Julie Pelegrin

    As committees begin hearing more bills and considering more amendments, it’s likely that more questions will arise around bill titles. What is the single subject of this bill? Does this amendment fit within the bill title? Should I amend my bill title? Can I amend my bill title? Following are some quick Q&As designed to help understand the use and application of bill titles in the Colorado General Assembly. (more…)