HB 18-1124

House Bill 18-1124, which has been signed into law, allows each member of the Colorado General Assembly to hire one full-time legislative aide. These aides must work at the capitol complex and their salaries are set by the executive committee of the legislative council, starting at $28,000 annually (adjusted for inflation). The bill ensures that lawmakers have dedicated staff support for their duties and requires the state to fund these positions separately in its budget. This impacts all members of the General Assembly and their constituents who may benefit from better-supported representation.

Official Summary

The bill permits each member of the general assembly to employ one full-time legislative aide to assist the member with his or her legislative duties and functions. With the exception of a constituent or legislative stakeholder meeting with a legislator, a legislative aide is required to perform all of his or her work at the capitol complex facilities. The executive committee of the legislative council is required to establish the annual salaries for legislative aides that are not less than $28,000, adjusted for inflation. The general assembly shall annually appropriate money that is sufficient for each member of the general assembly to employ a full-time legislative aide. The appropriation must be in a separate line item to the legislative department.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.) , Read More