Colorado Public Radio: Colorado’s legislative leaders are hoping to clear up rules around open meetings at the state capitol and clarify when lawmakers must notify the public and provide a record of their meetings.

The new bill follows a 2023 lawsuit from two Democratic House members that alleged lawmakers were making substantive decisions on policy in caucus meetings, without any real public notice of what they were doing. 

“My intent here is not to hide anything or create a less transparent process, but I do think it’s inherent that we have understanding and clarity on how to follow the law,” said Democratic Senate President Steve Fenberg, who helped craft the legislation.

Visit Colorado Public Radio for more.