Interesting Federal Legislation

Folks,
I don’t think anyone’s shared this yet. The “Map it Once…” bill language is out. Sponsored by Rep. Lamborn in CO Springs.

http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/113/hr1604

And, of course, our favorite, local rabble rouser, Brian Timoney, has a thing or two to say about it. Whether you concur with Brian’s no-holds-barred opinions or not, he’s always a thoroughly enjoyable read…

http://mapbrief.com/2013/05/08/geospatial-contractors-cynically-attempt-to-take-over-us-federal-mapping/

Jon

Jon Gottsegen
State GIS Coordinator
Governor’s Office of Information Technology
601 E. 18th Ave, Denver, CO  80203
303-764-7712
www.colorado.gov/oit

(posted on GIS Colorado Listserve May 8)