This formal opinion is written to respond to requests from Tom Norton, President of the Colorado Senate, and Ray Powers, Assistant Majority Leader of the Senate, regarding the effect of Senate Bill (S.B.) 94-1391 ("the self-audit law") on Colorado's ability to meet federal requirements for delegation of environmental programs. The law will sunset in June of 1999 unless there is legislative action to extend its effectiveness.
AG Opinions - 1998
These opinions were based on the law as it existed at the time the opinions were issued. They may have been superceded by changes in constitutional, statutory, or case law.
No. 98-03 AG Alpha No.HL WQ AGAVQ - December 1, 1998
No. 98-02 AG Alpha No. LO LG AGAVI - October 26, 1998
This Formal Attorney General Opinion is issued in response to questions submitted by the Colorado Department of Local Affairs.
No. 98-01 AG Alpha No. HE CU AGAVF - July 6, 1998
This Opinion responds to a request from the Board of Regents, University of Colorado, regarding whether written communications provided by a state institution, agency, or political subdivision in mediation or alternative dispute resolution proceedings are confidential or are subject to the Colorado Open Records Act.
Summary
Although written communications prepared during alternative dispute resolution proceedings are confidential, a final fully executed settlement agreement is subject to the Open Records Act.