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This bill aims to enhance transparency and public understanding of metropolitan districts in Colorado by requiring additional information to be posted on their official websites. Specifically, the bill mandates that metropolitan districts (special-purpose local government entities that can provide services and infrastructure in a defined area) must update their websites to include more detailed information within one year of their court-issued organization decree. The new requirements include specifying the date, time, and location of scheduled regular board meetings and the annual meeting, as well as providing a current map depicting the district's boundaries as of January 1 of the current fiscal year. By requiring these disclosures, the bill seeks to improve public access to information about metropolitan districts, making it easier for residents and stakeholders to stay informed about local governance, meeting schedules, and district boundaries. The legislation applies to both newly organized districts and those established between January 1, 2000, and January 1, 2022.

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https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb25-1219