HB 23-1139

House Bill 23-1139 changes the salary categories for nine rural Colorado counties—Archuleta, Delta, Eagle, Grand, Las Animas, Ouray, Pitkin, Saguache, and Summit—resulting in higher salaries for elected officials in these areas. The bill was signed into law by the governor on March 23, 2023, and took effect immediately on that same day. This means that elected officials in these counties will now receive increased pay to better reflect their responsibilities and the cost of living in their regions.

Official Summary

Current law categorizes each county for purposes of establishing the salaries of elected officials 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 bill modifies the categories of 9 counties (Archuleta, Delta, Eagle, Grand, Las Animas, Ouray, Pitkin, Saguache, and Summit) with an accompanying percentage increase in salary for the counties' elected officials. APPROVED by Governor March 23, 2023 EFFECTIVE March 23, 2023 (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

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