(1) (a) The executive director shall convene a working group to address issues relating to evidence retention. Beginning in 2008, the working group shall meet at least annually.

(b) The working group convened pursuant to paragraph (a) of this subsection (1) shall include the executive director, or his or her designee, and the following persons:

(I) The state attorney general or his or her designee;

(II) The director of the Colorado bureau of investigation or his or her designee;

(III) The director of the Colorado district attorneys' council or his or her designee;

(IV) The state public defender or his or her designee;

(V) A defense attorney in private practice;

(VI) Representatives of local law enforcement agencies selected by the executive director;

(VII) Two members of the house of representatives, one appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives and the other by the minority leader; and

(VIII) Two members of the senate, one appointed by the president of the senate and the other by the minority leader.

(c) The members of the working group appointed pursuant to subparagraphs (VII) and (VIII) of paragraph (b) of this subsection (1) are entitled to receive compensation and reimbursement of expenses as provided in section 2-2-326, C.R.S.

(2) The department of public safety, in conjunction with the working group, shall prepare a report regarding the information collected pursuant to section 18-1-1109, C.R.S. The department shall submit the report to the judiciary committees of the house of representatives and the senate, or any successor committees, no later than October 1, 2010.

(3) (a) After completing the report required in subsection (2) of this section, the working group shall convene to make recommendations to the general assembly for legislation addressing the issues of DNA evidence retention and storage. The recommendations shall include, but need not be limited to, standardized timelines for retention of reasonable and relevant DNA evidence, provision of storage facilities, and best practices for evidence collection and storage. The working group shall make its recommendations by December 1, 2010.

(b) The working group shall convene to discuss and make recommendations regarding the appropriateness and implementation of Senate Bill 09-241. Prior to January 12, 2010, the working group shall provide a report to the general assembly regarding its discussion and recommendations regarding the appropriateness and implementation of Senate Bill 09-241. The report may include both a majority and minority report.