The Governor's Office of Information Technology (OIT) is committed to transparency and open government. We provide information about rules to enable rulemaking that is consistent, transparent and collaborative. Your participation in rulemaking can contribute to quality information technology rules in Colorado.
Stakeholder Notices
- Public hearing May 2 to repeal Communications Trust Fund Rules
- Technology Accessibility Rules adopted Feb. 23, 2024
What are Rules?
Many state government agencies issue rules or regulations of some kind to regulate certain business and personal activities. Rules have the same force as legislation, and they exist at the direction of the state legislature in order to clarify legislation. Rules and regulations are easier to update, eliminate, or alter than legislation as conditions change.
Multiple sections of the Colorado Revised Statutes authorize OIT to create rules. The unique authorization for a particular rule appears in the introductory statement for each rule.
Get Involved
How You Can Engage in the Process
- Sign up to receive notifications about OIT rulemaking.
- Send comments or questions to oit_rules@state.co.us.
- Read our Tips for Providing Effective Comments, (DOC)
How We Engage Stakeholders
- The Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) provides notice of statewide rulemaking by topic. Sign up for DORA notices.
- Request a Cost-Benefit Analysis.
- Sign up for notices from the Colorado Register, the official record of rulemaking activities, published by the Secretary of State’s Office.
- Learn more about Colorado's rulemaking process.
Accommodation Requests
OIT is committed to providing equal access to our meetings for all participants. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation to attend and participate in a public rulemaking hearing, please contact oit_rules@state.co.us with your request by the close of business at least one week in advance of a meeting.
OIT Determines to Start Making or Amending Rules
Individuals interested in rulemaking may sign up at any time to receive notifications about OIT rule creation and revision.
Rule Development
- OIT reaches out to partners and stakeholders for input.
- The proposed rules and instructions for providing comments also appear on OIT’s website.
OIT Announces a Public Rulemaking Hearing
- Hearing notice published on OIT’s website and in the Colorado Register. It is also sent to all those who sign up to receive notifications from the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA).
- Interested parties may request a cost-benefit analysis through DORA.
Invitation for Public Comments
- OIT reaches out to the public and stakeholders for input
- The proposed rules and instructions for providing comments also appear on OIT’s website.
Public Rulemaking Hearing
- Interested parties may provide comments during the hearing.
Adoption of Final Rules
- OIT may adopt rules following the public hearing or up to 180 days later.
- The Attorney General provides an opinion of the adopted rules.
- OIT informs partners and stakeholders about the adopted rules.
Publication of the Adopted Rules and Rulemaking Record
- Emails sent to those who sign up for notifications about the Colorado Register.
- The rulemaking proceedings are available for review on OIT’s website.
Final Rules
- Browse OIT Rules in the Code of Colorado Regulations
- Search for all state agency rules
OIT Technical Standards and Policies
In addition to rules, OIT defines technical standards and policies, which are required of all State of Colorado executive branch agencies.