Bill > SB309

This bill authorizes the Legislative Council (a legislative support agency in Colorado) to approve agreements for placing nonpartisan Legislative Policy Fellows within the Legislative Council Staff. Specifically, the bill allows the council to approve arrangements where nonpartisan organizations can send fellows to conduct policy-related research, prepare policy/fiscal/economic/technological analyses, support legislators and committees, and complete other assignments directed by the Director of Research. The bill includes important safeguards: it prohibits agreements with organizations registered as lobbyists, ensures that the Director of Research retains supervisory authority over the fellows, and stipulates that any work product created by fellows remains the property of the General Assembly during and after the fellowship. The legislation aims to enhance the Legislative Council's research capabilities by allowing temporary, specialized policy experts to contribute to legislative work while maintaining strict oversight and independence. The bill will take effect after the standard 90-day period following the final adjournment of the general assembly, with a provision for potential voter referendum.

Budget and Finance, Military Affairs and Security

https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb25-309