Bill > HB1149

This bill mandates that individuals testifying before a legislative committee in Colorado must do so under oath, affirming that their testimony is true and accurate to the best of their knowledge, and acknowledging that knowingly providing false information could lead to perjury charges. The committee chair is responsible for administering this oath before testimony is given. However, this requirement does not apply to members of the General Assembly speaking at committee meetings, employees of the House, Senate, or legislative service agencies (such as the Legislative Council Staff or Office of Legislative Legal Services) acting within their official duties, or individuals presenting under circumstances where signing up to testify is not regularly required, like departmental presentations during "Smart Act" hearings or budget hearings before the Joint Budget Committee. The bill defines "committee" as a group solely composed of General Assembly members that takes public testimony, including interim committees.

Military Affairs and Security

https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/HB26-1149