HB 17-1297

House Bill 17-1297, which has been signed into law, increases the annual compensation for special district board members in Colorado from $1,600 to $2,400 per year. It also clarifies that study sessions can be considered special meetings and thus eligible for additional meeting attendance payments. This change affects special district board members who are volunteers or part-time employees and impacts how they are compensated for their work. Since the bill has been signed, it is now law and its provisions will take effect as specified in the legislation.

Official Summary

Current law caps the compensation that a special district board member may receive at $1,600 per year and $100 per meeting attended. The bill increases this amount to $2,400 per year and specifies that special meetings include study sessions in specified circumstances. (Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)

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