The Colorado House of Representatives has moved to settle an open-meetings lawsuit filed by two of its members, agreeing to provide more transparency into legislative strategy meetings and private …
an open-meetings lawsuit filed by two of its members,
Under the terms of the deal, the House’s leaders — Speaker Julie McCluskie, Democratic Majority Leader Monica Duran and Republican Minority Leader Mike Lynch — agreed not to hold meetings involving a majority of legislators or meetings at which formal action may occur unless the public receives advance notice. It’s been common practice for members of one party to gather before a House session or a committee meeting to work out their approach.
Marshall, of Highlands Ranch, said the current open-meeting law is unworkable, given modern technology and the needs of legislative deliberation. Rather than ignoring an impractical statute, he said, lawmakers should update it so they’re in compliance.
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