SB 24-138

Senate Bill 24-138 modifies the salary categories for elected county officials in Fremont, Elbert, Rio Grande, and Hinsdale counties. This change will lead to significant pay increases ranging from 8.3% to 50%, depending on the specific position and county. For example, Elbert County's sheriff will see a 14.1% raise, while surveyors in both Elbert and Rio Grande Counties will get a 50% increase. The bill was signed into law by the governor and will take effect on August 7, 2024, meaning that officials starting new terms after this date will receive these higher salaries.

Official Summary

Each county in the state is categorized for purposes of establishing the salaries of elected officers in the county. The statutory salary amounts are adjusted every 2 years for inflation and take effect for terms commencing after any change is made. The act modifies the categories of 4 counties, which will result in accompanying percentage increases in salaries as follows: Fremont county changes from category II-C to category II-B, resulting in a 9.1% increase for commissioners, treasurers, assessors, clerks, sheriffs, surveyors, and full- and part-time coroners; Elbert county changes from category IV-A to category III-A, resulting in a 17.7% increase for commissioners, treasurers, assessors, clerks, and full-time coroners; a 14.1% increase for sheriffs; a 50.0% increase for surveyors; and a 49.8% increase for part-time coroners; Rio Grande county changes from category IV-C to category III-C, resulting in a 17.7% increase for commissioners, treasurers, assessors, clerks, and full-time coroners; a 14.1% increase for sheriffs; a 50.0% increase for surveyors; and a 49.8% increase for part-time coroners; and Hinsdale county changes from category V-B to category V-A, resulting in an 8.3% increase for commissioners, treasurers, assessors, clerks, sheriffs, surveyors, and part-time coroners. APPROVED by Governor April 11, 2024 EFFECTIVE August 7, 2024(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

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