Secretary of State Gigi Dennis Announces the Completion of the Online Colorado Code of Regulations

The Public Can Now Search Every Existing Rule from State Agencies in the Online Colorado Code of Regulations

Denver, January 4, 2007 – Today, Secretary of State Gigi Dennis announced the online availability of all state agency rules in the electronic Colorado Code of Regulations published on the Secretary of State’s website. Under Secretary Dennis’ administration all state agencies have been filing their rules electronically since late June. The new monthly publication of all agency rules became available in late November, and the Colorado Code of Regulations with all existing agency rules became available in late December.

“This is a tremendous benefit to citizens who want to easily follow rulemaking by state agencies,” Dennis said. “Prior to the online system customers did not have a ‘one-stop-shop’ to view agency rules or newly promulgated rules. This website helps add to the transparency and openness of our state government.”

Citizens can also sign up for free e-mail notification that will alert customers whenever Notices of Rulemaking, Permanent Rules, or Emergency Rules have been published in the Colorado Register. This new service will allow customers to view the full text of Notices, Proposed Rules, Adopted Rules (Permanent or Emergency), and the associated Attorney General Opinions. Additionally, the “e-docket” feature will allow customers to research rulemaking history for each rule in one easy location.

“It is my hope this service will help citizens get information more easily about rules adopted by state agencies and get involved in the public rulemaking process,” Dennis added.

The CCR is available on the Secretary of State’s website at www.sos.state.co.us and can be accessed by clicking on “Colorado Administrative Rules” in the Licensing Center. For additional information or suggestions on how to improve the online system, please contact Candy Herring at (303) 894-2200 ext. 6418.

Rulemaking is conducted by state agencies to implement, interpret, or declare policy when setting forth a procedure or practice required by the state agency. The rulemaking process is a public process and hearings are conducted by all state agencies to get public comment on the adoption, amendment, or repeal of any rule. Citizens are encouraged to make comments on rule adoptions or changes during the public rulemaking process.