Colorado HB1149 mandates that witnesses testify under oath before legislative committees.

Colorado HB1149 requires individuals to take an oath affirming their testimony's accuracy before providing it to a legislative committee. The oath states that knowingly providing false testimony may constitute perjury and result in criminal prosecution. Exceptions include members of the General Assembly speaking at committee meetings, employees of the House, Senate, or legislative service agencies testifying within their duties, and individuals presenting to a committee under circumstances where the committee's regular practice does not require signing up.

Colorado HB1149 mandates that witnesses testify under oath before legislative committees.

Colorado HB1149 requires individuals to take an oath affirming their testimony's accuracy before providing it to a legislative committee. The oath states that knowingly providing false testimony may constitute perjury and result in criminal prosecution. Exceptions include members of the General Assembly speaking at committee meetings, employees of the House, Senate, or legislative service agencies testifying within their duties, and individuals presenting to a committee under circumstances where the committee's regular practice does not require signing up.