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Secretary of State Launches Password Protection for Business Filers

January 26, 2012 by Leave a Comment

On Thursday, January 26, 2012, Colorado Secretary of State Scott Gessler began allowing business owners and filers to password protect their filings to help safeguard against business identity theft. As business filers incorporate in Colorado or file their annual reports online, they will now have the option to create their own password to prevent unauthorized changes to their records.

According to the press release, the state first uncovered business identity theft in 2010, when identity thieves targeted businesses by illegally manipulating data on secretaries of state websites. After hijacking business identities, they took out credit using the company’s good name, forcing businesses to rebuild their credit history.

Implementation of the system follows the passage of HB 11-1095 last year, which allowed the Secretary of State’s office to implement a password protected business filing system.

Current business filers can now add password protection to their filings by going to their business’ summary page and clicking “Set Up Secure Business Filing.” From there, simply request a PIN that will be mailed to the address already on file. New businesses registering can set up a password as part of their registration. Click here for more information.

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Legislation to Protect Businesses from ID Theft on Secretary of State Websites Becomes Law

June 2, 2011 by 1 Comment

At the end of the last week, Governor Hickenlooper signed HB 11-1095 into law. The legislation was sponsored by Rep. B.J. Nikkel and Sen. Kevin Lundberg, and will allow the Secretary of State’s office to implement a password protected business filing system.

The password protection system will help prevent identity thieves from changing information on the Secretary of State’s website. A recent tactic by identity thieves is to target businesses throughout the country by posing as agents of companies, illegally manipulating data on secretaries of state websites. Once they establish some legitimacy, they apply for credit using the company’s good name and go on a spending spree, forcing businesses to rebuild their credit history.

Click here to read the full press release from the Secretary of State’s office concerning HB 11-1095 - Concerning security of the information filed on behalf of an entity with the secretary of state’s on-line business filing system, and making an appropriation therefor.

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Governor Hickenlooper Signs Numerous More Bills into Law

June 2, 2011 by Leave a Comment

Before the holiday weekend, thirty-two more bills reached Governor John Hickenlooper’s desk and were signed into law. The bills were the twenty-fourth group to emerge from the 2011 General Assembly.

  • HB 11-1064
    • Sponsored by Rep. Waller and Sen. Steadman. Concerning a Parole Presumption Pilot Program for Certain Drug Offenders.
  • HB 11-1091
    • Sponsored by Rep. Liston and Sen. Morse. The Sales Tax Exemption for Purchases of Medical Equipment.
  • HB 11-1121
    • Sponsored by Rep. Ramirez and Sen. K. King. Disqualification from School Employment for Conviction of Certain Offenses.
  • HB 11-1138
    • Sponsored by Rep. B. Gardner and Sen. Morse. The Sex Offender Management Board Appropriations.
  • HB 11-1163
    • Sponsored by Rep. Vaad and Sen. Tochtrop. Concerning the Issuance by the Department of Transportation of Permits for the Movement of Super Loads on the Highways.
  • HB 11-1211
    • Sponsored by Rep. Pace and Sen. Tochtrop. Restrictions on Travel-Related Expenditures by State-Chartered Entities on Behalf of Persons Affiliated with Such Entities.
  • HB 11-1275
    • Sponsored by Rep. Priola and Sens. S. Williams and Spence. The Creation of an Engine Idling Standard for Certain Commercial Diesel Vehicles.
  • HB 11-1295
    • Sponsored by Rep. Acree and Sen. Newell. Voluntary Contribution on the State Individual Income Tax Return Form, Requiring the Department of Revenue to Periodically Post Donations Received, Requesting that the Multiple Sclerosis Fund Appear on the Form.
  • SB 11-052
    • Sponsored by Sen. Heath and Reps. Massey and Ferrandino. Expectations for High Education Institutes in Colorado.
  • SB 11-102
    • Sponsored by Sen. S. Williams and Rep. Todd. The Voluntary Contribution Designation Benefitting the Families in Action for Mental Health Fund that Appears on the State Individual Income Tax Return Forms.
  • SB 11-178
    • Sponsored by Sen. Newell and Rep. Sonnenberg. Concerning the Manner in which a Statutory Local Government May Adopt a Sales Tax Exemption.
  • SB 11-189
    • Sponsored by Sen. Heath and Rep. Murray. Adjustment of Certain Dates Related to the Administration of Elections in Order to Comply with the Federal “Military and Overseas Voter Empowerment (MOVE) Act.”
  • SB 11-201
    • Sponsored by Sens. Roberts and Carroll and Rep. Barker. Clarifying the Elements of the Criminal Offense of Criminal Impersonation.
  • SB 11-239
    • Sponsored by Sen. Newell and Rep. Swerdfeger. Repeal of a Requirement that the Division of Local Government Annually Report About Information Related to Incorporated Municipalities to the Clerk.
  • SB 11-242
    • Sponsored by Sen. Aguilar and Rep. Miklosi. Retired Volunteer Nurse Licensure.
  • SB 11-247
    • Sponsored by Sen. Hudak and Rep. J. Kerr. The Repeal of the Colorado Early Childhood Council Advisory Team.
  • SB 11-250
    • Sponsored by Sen. Boyd and Reps. Ferrandino and Summers. Changing the Eligibility for Certain Pregnant Women from the Children’s Basic Health Plan to Medicaid.
  • SB 11-251
    • Sponsored by Sen. Nicholson and Rep. Looper. The Authority of the Division of Fire Safety within the Department of Public Safety.
  • SB 11-266
    • Sponsored by Sens. Bacon and K. King and Reps. Ramirez and A. Kerr. Concerning Background Checks for Employees of Entities that Contract to Perform Services for Public Schools.
  • SB 11-273
    • Sponsored by Sen. Steadman and Rep. Massey. Authorization to Consume Alcohol Beverages within a Common Consumption Area.
  • HB 11-1095
    • Sponsored by Rep. Nikkel and Sen. Lundberg. Security of Information Filed on Behalf of an Entity with the Secretary of State’s On-line Business Filing System.
  • HB 11-1305
    • Sponsored by Rep. DelGrosso and Sen. Johnston. The Adjustment of the Ratio of Valuation for Assessment for Residential Real Property.
  • HB 11-1109
    • Sponsored by Rep. Liston and Sen. Giron. The Authority for a Local Government to Create an Exemption from Local Sales Tax for the Sale of Equipment Used Directly in the Provision of Telecommunications Services.
  • HB 11-1237
    • Sponsored by Rep. Swerdfeger and Sen. Bacon. Concerning the Creation of the Chargeable Quarters and Billeting Cash Fund.
  • HB 11-1278
    • Sponsored by Rep. B. Gardner and Sen. Morse. Concerning Sex Offender Registration.
  • HB 11-1310
    • Sponsored by Rep. Sonnenberg and Sen. Bacon. Concerning the Funding for the Restoration of the State Capitol Dome.
  • HB 11-1313
    • Sponsored by Rep. Massey and Sen. Jahn. The Extension Beyond June 30, 2012, of the One-Dollar Surcharge Collected by Each County Clerk and Recorder for Each Document Received for Recording or Filing.
  • HB 11-1317
    • Sponsored by Rep. Gerou and Sens. Foster and Roberts. A Modification of Statutory Provisions Addressing Intergovernmental Cooperation in Connection with Wildland Fire Mitigation to Clarify that such Provisions are Intended to Affect Solely Recreational Land.
  • HB 11-1265
    • Sponsored by Rep. Stephens and Sen. Johnston. The Filing of Claims for Refunds of Sales or Use Tax.
  • SB 11-182
    • Sponsored by Sen. Carroll and Rep. Liston. Concerning the Establishment of an Insurance Interest Requirement for Life Insurance Policies.
  • SB 11-192
    • Sponsored by Sens. Aguilar and Spence and Rep. Massey. The Continuation of the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program, Repealing the Prescription Controlled Substance Abuse Monitoring Committee.
  • SB 11-203
    • Sponsored by Sen. Schwartz and Rep. Sonnenberg. Concerning the Species Conservation Trust Fund, Approving the Species Conservation Eligibility List.

For a complete list of Governor Hickenlooper’s 2011 legislation decisions click here.

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HB 11-1095: Security for the Secretary of State’s Online Business Filing System

February 28, 2011 by Leave a Comment

On January 20, 2011, Rep. B.J. Nikkel, R-Estes Park, and Sen. Kevin Lundberg, R-Loveland, introduced HB 11-1095 – Concerning security of the information filed on behalf of an entity with the secretary of state’s on-line business filing system, and making an appropriation therefor.

Under the bill, the Secretary of State would be directed to implement a password-protected system for any filings, updates, or other filing requirements in order to ensure the security of the Secretary’s on-line business filing system. The system should take appropriate actions to address fraudulent activities against altering data within the filing system, while still allowing for access and retrieval of publicly available records without requiring a password, including a certificate of good standing. The bill appropriates $360,956 cash funds and 1.0 FTE for the implementation of the system.

The bill passed out of the State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Committee on February 3, and passed out of the Appropriations Committee on February 18. The bill passed its third reading in the House on February 22.

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