Bill > HB1229

This bill modifies existing laws regarding salary elections for elected county officials and district attorneys in Colorado. The legislation allows elected county officials and district attorneys to elect to receive any amount of salary lower than the legally set amount or to receive no salary at all, instead of being limited to a 50% reduction. The election must be submitted annually to the county treasurer or relevant financial officer in writing, signed, and notarized no later than 30 days before the start of the next fiscal year. Additionally, the bill changes Mesa County's categorization from Category I-D to Category I-A, effective January 1, 2029, which will result in a percentage increase for the county's elected officials' salaries. The bill also includes a legislative declaration acknowledging the General Assembly's role in setting county officer compensation and encourages county commissioners to provide input when considering category changes. The act will take effect after the standard ninety-day period following the general assembly's final adjournment, with a provision for potential referendum review by voters in the November 2026 election.

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https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb25-1229