6/16/04-Gov. Bill Owens signed a bill June 4 intended to fight identity theft in the state.
The new law, previously HB1311, prohibits a public entity from issuing a license, permit, pass or certificate containing the holder’s Social Security number unless it is needed for legitimate reasons.
It includes language that requires businesses to shred all documents and papers containing personal identification information. It would be a second-degree misdemeanor to knowingly throw away such information intact.
The new law will take effect July 1.
The bill also authorizes the state’s attorney general to investigate any gas shortages resulting from the caps.
For bill status, call (808) 587-0478.

5/11/04-A bill that seeks to keep Social Security numbers private is headed to Gov. Bill Owens.
HB1311, sponsored by Rep. Jerry Frangas, D-Denver, would prohibit a public entity from issuing a license, permit, pass or certificate that contains the holder’s Social Security number unless it is needed for legitimate reasons.
The bill includes language that would protect elected officials from having to display personal identification information and would require businesses to shred all documents and papers containing personal identification information. It would be a second-degree misdemeanor to knowingly throw away such information intact.
For bill status, call (303) 866-3055. In Colorado, call 1-800-811-7647.

3/9/04-House lawmakers passed a bill March 8 that seeks to keep Social Security numbers private. It now heads to the Senate for consideration.
HB1311, sponsored by Rep. Jerry Frangas, D-Denver, would prohibit a public entity from issuing a license, permit, pass or certificate that contains the holder’s Social Security number unless it is needed for legitimate reasons.
Two amendments to the bill added language that would protect elected officials from having to display personal identification information and would require businesses to shred all documents and papers containing personal identification information. It would be a second-degree misdemeanor to knowingly throw away such information intact.
For bill status, call (303) 866-3055. In Colorado, call 1-800-811-7647.