NOTE: This bill has been prepared for the signature of the appropriate legislative officers and the Governor. To determine whether the Governor has signed the bill or taken other action on it, please consult the legislative status sheet, the legislative history, or the Session Laws. HOUSE BILL 11-1297 BY REPRESENTATIVE(S) Murray, Conti, Gardner B., Kerr A., Kerr J., Labuda, Schafer S., Gerou, Nikkel, Priola, Todd, Wilson; also SENATOR(S) Cadman, Johnston, King S., Lambert, Newell. Concerning the statewide internet portal authority. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Colorado: SECTION 1. 24-37.7-101 (3), Colorado Revised Statutes, is amended to read: 24-37.7-101. Definitions. As used in this article, unless the context otherwise requires: (3) "Electronic information, products, and services" means any data, information, product, or service that is created, generated, collected, maintained, or distributed in electronic form by a state agency, or local government, or private enterprise to the public, state agencies, or local governments through electronic access. by means of the world wide web. SECTION 2. 24-37.7-105 (1) (a), (1) (b), (1) (i), and (1) (j), Colorado Revised Statutes, are amended to read: 24-37.7-105. Mission of the authority. (1) The mission of the authority is to: (a) Develop the officially recognized statewide internet portal that provides one-stop access to electronic information, products, and services in order to give members of the public, state agencies, and local governments an alternative way to transact business with the state; (b) Provide electronic access for members of the public, state agencies, and local governments to electronic information, products, and services through the statewide internet portal; (i) Explore technological means of improving access for members of the public, state agencies, and local governments to electronic information, products, and services, and, where appropriate, implement such technological improvements; and (j) Explore options for expanding the statewide internet portal and its services to members of the public, state agencies, and local governments by providing add-on services such as access to other information, products, services, and databases or by providing electronic mail and calendaring to subscribers. SECTION 3. Repeal. 24-37.7-106 (4) (a), Colorado Revised Statutes, is repealed as follows: 24-37.7-106. Fees and charges - no modification - new services - reporting. (4) (a) On or before October 1, 2010, and on or before October 1 of each year thereafter, each state agency that imposes charges or fees for accessing electronic information, products, or services through the statewide internet portal shall provide a report to the executive director on the total amount of such charges or fees imposed in the preceding fiscal year. SECTION 4. 24-37.7-107 (1) (d) and (1) (e), Colorado Revised Statutes, are amended, and the said 24-37.7-107 (1) is further amended BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW PARAGRAPH, to read: 24-37.7-107. Financing. (1) The authority shall fund its operations from: (d) Moneys loaned to the authority by any person or entity; or (e) Moneys derived from the issuance and sale of bonds; or (f) Moneys derived from the sale of services, products, or information. SECTION 5. 24-37.7-114 (1) (b) and (2), Colorado Revised Statutes, are amended to read: 24-37.7-114. Financial and performance audits. (1) (b) The state auditor may, at his or her discretion, conduct or cause to be conducted performance audits commencing on or after August 1, 2011, of the authority to determine whether the authority is effectively and efficiently fulfilling its statutory obligations. The state auditor shall limit the scope of information requested from the authority to that authorized pursuant to part 1 of article 3 of title 2, C.R.S., and by the legislative audit committee. The state auditor shall consider input and recommendations from the authority and the board during the planning process for any such audit so as to minimize the impacts on the authority's staff, planning, and project schedules and to not conflict with the financial audit described in paragraph (a) of this subsection (1). (2) Upon the completion of a financial or performance audit described in subsection (1) of this section or in section 2-3-103 (1) (b), C.R.S., the state auditor shall submit a written report to the legislative audit committee, together with any findings and recommendations. SECTION 6. Safety clause. The general assembly hereby finds, determines, and declares that this act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety. ________________________________________________________ Frank McNulty Brandon C. Shaffer SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE PRESIDENT OF OF REPRESENTATIVES THE SENATE ____________________________ ____________________________ Marilyn Eddins Cindi L. Markwell CHIEF CLERK OF THE HOUSE SECRETARY OF OF REPRESENTATIVES THE SENATE APPROVED________________________________________ _________________________________________ John W. Hickenlooper GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF COLORADO