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J_JTC_2022A 01/19/2022 01:32:12 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
JOINT COMMITTEE COMMITTEE ON JOINT TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
Date 01/19/2022
Attendance
Baisley *
Bernett X
Kolker X
Priola X
Titone X
Bridges X
Time 01:32:12 PM to 04:09:30 PM
Place SCR 352
This Meeting was called to order by Bridges
This Report was prepared by Colin Schroeder
Hearing Items Action Taken
Committee Chair Switch and Rules Vote Committee Discussion Only
Presentation from the Statewide Internet Portal Authority (SIPA) Committee Discussion Only
Judicial Branch FY 2021-22 IT Budget Request and FY 2022-23 R-02 and R-03 IT Budget Requests Recommend JBC approval of Judicial Department R-02 and R-03 operating budget requests.
FY 2022-23 Office of the State Public Defender R-01 Budget Request Committee Discussion Only
FY 2022-23 IT Capital Budget Request: CDLE Workforce Case Management System Committee Discussion Only

Committee Chair Switch and Rules Vote - Committee Discussion Only


01:34:01 PM  
Senator Bridges transferred the gavel and Chair duties to Representative Titone.



Presentation from the Statewide Internet Portal Authority (SIPA) - Committee Discussion Only


01:35:11 PM  
Ajay Bagal, Executive
Director of the Statewide Internet Portal Authority (SIPA), presented the
agenda for SIPA's presentation. The presentation can be found here:  
 
https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/images/2022_jtc_sipa_presentation_final.pdf
01:38:55 PM  
Mr. Bagal gave an
overview of the SIPA statute (C.R.S. 24-37.7-101).
01:39:50 PM  
Mr. Bagal gave an overview of SIPA's Board of Directors, as well as an overview of SIPA's functions, duties, and customer base. He also outlined the scope of SIPA's services across the state. Mr. Bagal also highlighted the increased number of entities that SIPA serves year over year.
01:47:00 PM  
Mr. Bagal outlined
SIPA's business model. He also explained how SIPA is an "authority",
not an agency.  He went on to highlight SIPA's collaboration with
the Governor's Office of Information Technology (OIT). Members of the committee
then asked about SIPA's reach within municipalities.  
01:57:03 PM  
Mr. Bagal went over SIPA's technology profile. He also spoke about SIPA's desire for increased visibility and brand recognition in an effort to provide their services to a broader range of customers.
02:00:34 PM  
Members of the committee
asked about accessibility.
02:00:55 PM  
Jerrod Roth, Chief Technology Officer of SIPA, spoke about the accessibility of SIPA's services. Dr. Catherine Kunst, Chief Operating Officer of SIPA, also spoke about the accesibility of SIPA's services.
02:04:52 PM  
Mr. Bagal went on to discuss SIPA's payment processing protections. He then highlighted some of the awards that SIPA received in 2021 for their services.
02:14:03 PM  
Mr. Bagal spoke about SIPA's micro-grant program and the benefits of the program. He then went on to speak about the Colorado Cybersecurity Opportunity, created by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.



Judicial Branch FY 2021-22 IT Budget Request and FY 2022-23 R-02 and R-03 IT Budget Requests - Recommend JBC approval of Judicial Department R-02 and R-03 operating budget requests.


02:28:45 PM  
Steven Vasconcellos,
State Court Administrator, and Chad Cornelius, Chief Information Officer
for the Judicial Branch, presented on the department's R-02 and R-03 operating
budget requests. Presentation can be found here:
https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/images/judicial_branch_presentation_slides.pdf
02:31:29 PM  
Mr. Vasconcellos gave an overview of the Judicial department. He then went on to explain the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on Judicial operations and business, including courthouse closures, trial delays, and proceedings moving to a virtual platform. He continued to explain the importance of virtual proceedings, and how the department anticipates that this format will continue to be used moving forward. Mr. Vasconcellos then provided an overview of the department's budget request for FY2022 and FY2023.
02:38:35 PM  
Members of the committee
inquired about what funding sources have been explored for the department's
budget request, specifically in regards to American Rescue Plan Act funding.
 
02:39:24 PM  
Mr. Cornelius presented an explanation of the problems the department is facing, and the solutions that the department is proposing to implement in their budget request.
02:47:29 PM  
Mr. Cornelius explained the need for increased IT staff within the department.
02:50:53 PM  
Members of the committee asked the Judicial representatives why they utilize the Cisco WebEx platform instead of using Zoom. The representatives explained that due to the department's existing licensing with Cisco prior to the pandemic, it was easier for them to continue with that platform. Members then inquired about what kind of issues the department encounters with WebEx and user experience. Members of the committee also inquired about implementing a mechanism for tracking issues encountered with WebEx.
03:06:10 PM  
Members inquired about the data center hardware plan, and whether the department anticipates utilizing cloud technology instead of hardware. Representatives informed members that the department plans to utilize cloud technology wherever they are able to.
03:16:20 PM  
Luisa Altmann, of Legislative Council Staff, provided clarification regarding the funding sources of the department's request.
03:18:58 PM  
Members of the committee inquired about how quickly the department will be able to implement the proposed solutions.


03:25:45 PM
Motion Recommend that JBC approve the Judicial Department's R-02 and R-03 operating budget requests.
Moved Bridges
Seconded
Baisley Yes
Bernett Yes
Kolker Yes
Priola Yes
Titone Yes
Bridges Yes
YES: 6   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



FY 2022-23 Office of the State Public Defender R-01 Budget Request - Committee Discussion Only


03:26:29 PM  
Megan Ring, State Public Defender, presented for the Office of the State Public Defender (OSPD). Ms. Ring provided an overview of what the OSPD does.
03:31:44 PM  
Kyle Hughes, IT Director
for OSPD, outlined OSPD's FY2022-23 R-01 operating budget request and what
it entails. Mr. Hughes highlighted the need for a new data storage solution
as explained in the budget request.
03:38:19 PM  
Members of the committee inquired about whether the estimated storage need outlined in the budget request will be sufficient. Members also asked about potential savings incurred from transferring from physical data storage to cloud storage. Representatives from OSPD explained that savings from this transfer will be minimal.



FY 2022-23 IT Capital Budget Request: CDLE Workforce Case Management System - Committee Discussion Only


03:45:14 PM  
The committee took a brief recess.
03:47:52 PM  
The committee reconvened.
03:48:02 PM  
Joe Barela, Executive
Director of the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE), presented
an overview of the department's FY2022-23 Workforce Case Management Systems
IT Capital budget request. Mr. Barela was joined by Daniel Chase, Chief
of Staff for CDLE. CDLE's presentation can be found here:
https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/images/1.19.2022_jtc_cdle_presentation.pdf
03:49:10 PM  
Mr. Barela provided background on the request. He then went on to explain the project approach.
03:53:00 PM  
Members of the committee
asked about the integration of the myColorado app with the budget request.
Lee Wheeler-Berliner, Managing Director at the Colorado Workforce Development
Council, confirmed that the department is working towards effective integration
with the app.
03:58:31 PM  
The committee asked whether CDLE is working with Colorado Digital Services on this project.
04:07:50 PM  
Mr. Chase provided
updates on Unemployment Insurance System Modernization, and the FAMLI projects.
Mr. Chase explained that the department is now in phase three of the Unemployment
Insurance System Modernization project.


04:09:30 PM   The committee adjourned.






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