Democrats Close the Curtains on Transparency

DENVER - This afternoon, Senate Democrats voted to postpone
Senate Bill 21-023
indefinitely in the Senate Judiciary Committee. The bill - sponsored by State Senator
Barbara Kirkmeyer
(R-Weld County) - was inspired by recent revelations in the media of the use of nondisclosure agreements to prohibit state employees from discussing issues pertaining to their employment. Specifically, the recent cases of both
Jennifer Flanagan
with the Colorado Secretary of State's office and
Mindy Masias
with the Colorado Judicial Department.
"Senate Democrats voted to further preserve secrecy in government," said Senator Kirkmeyer. “I have no idea what they are trying to cover up. We have had repeated issues with nondisclosure agreements being utilized to cover up supposed misdeeds, corruption, misconduct, and even criminal activity. Coloradans have a right to know what public employees are doing and what their government is up to."