From The Denver Post:  A bill that requires more public scrutiny of public-private road deals passed the House of Representatives on Monday and is heading to Gov. John Hickenlooper’s desk for signing.

Proponents of SB 197 say it will shine more light on the type of pact that attracted controversy in February when the Colorado Department of Transportation agreed to let Plenary Roads Denver maintain and collect tolls on U.S. 36 between Denver and Boulder for 50 years.

Critics said the deal was done in secret and without public oversight.

The bill, spearheaded by state Sen. Matt Jones of Louisville, adds a number of provisions that are meant to protect the public, said Danny Katz, director of the Colorado Public Interest Research Group.

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