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CO SB 92

enacted

Modification of County Elected Officer Salary Categories

Colorado · 2026 Regular Session · upper

Quick answers

Did CO SB 92 pass?

Yes. CO SB 92 has been enacted into law as of 2026-05-21. Latest recorded action (2026-05-21): Governor Signed

What is CO SB 92 about?

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 changes the category of Cheyenne county from V-D to V-C, the category of Dolores county from V-C to V-D, the category of Lake county from IV-B to IV-A, and the category of Pitkin county from II-B to I-A.     The category changes will increase Cheyenne county official salaries as follows:County commissioner salary increases from $61,236 to $67,360;County sheriff salary increases from $68,646 to $75,511;County treasurer, assessor, and clerk salary increases from $61,236 to $67,360; andPart-time county coroner salary increases from $13,841 to $15,225.     The category changes will decrease Dolores county official salaries as follows:County commissioner salary decreases from $67,360 to $61,236;County sheriff salary decreases from $75,511 to $68,646;County treasurer, assessor, and clerk salary decreases from $67,360 to $61,236; andPart-time county coroner salary decreases from $15,225 to $13,841.     The category changes will increase Lake county official salaries as follows:County commissioner salary increases from $83,382 to $90,330;County sheriff salary increases from $111,735 to $121,046;County treasurer, assessor, and clerk salary increases from $83,382 to $90,330;Part-time county coroner salary increases from $37,077 to $40,167; andFull-time county coroner salary increases from $83,382 to $90,330.     Pitkin county is a home rule county that may set the compensation for its officers and employees. The category changes may increase Pitkin county official salaries as follows:County commissioner salary increases from $121,634 to $158,669;County sheriff salary increases from $147,135 to $201,926;County treasurer, assessor, and clerk salary increases from $121,634 to $158,669; andFull-time county coroner salary increases from $121,634 to $158,669.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

Who sponsors CO SB 92?

E. Velasco, L. Suckla, C. Simpson are the primary sponsors of CO SB 92, joined by 15 cosponsors.

Description

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 changes the category of Cheyenne county from V-D to V-C, the category of Dolores county from V-C to V-D, the category of Lake county from IV-B to IV-A, and the category of Pitkin county from II-B to I-A.     The category changes will increase Cheyenne county official salaries as follows:County commissioner salary increases from $61,236 to $67,360;County sheriff salary increases from $68,646 to $75,511;County treasurer, assessor, and clerk salary increases from $61,236 to $67,360; andPart-time county coroner salary increases from $13,841 to $15,225.     The category changes will decrease Dolores county official salaries as follows:County commissioner salary decreases from $67,360 to $61,236;County sheriff salary decreases from $75,511 to $68,646;County treasurer, assessor, and clerk salary decreases from $67,360 to $61,236; andPart-time county coroner salary decreases from $15,225 to $13,841.     The category changes will increase Lake county official salaries as follows:County commissioner salary increases from $83,382 to $90,330;County sheriff salary increases from $111,735 to $121,046;County treasurer, assessor, and clerk salary increases from $83,382 to $90,330;Part-time county coroner salary increases from $37,077 to $40,167; andFull-time county coroner salary increases from $83,382 to $90,330.     Pitkin county is a home rule county that may set the compensation for its officers and employees. The category changes may increase Pitkin county official salaries as follows:County commissioner salary increases from $121,634 to $158,669;County sheriff salary increases from $147,135 to $201,926;County treasurer, assessor, and clerk salary increases from $121,634 to $158,669; andFull-time county coroner salary increases from $121,634 to $158,669.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

Introduced
2026-02-10
Latest action
2026-05-21 — Governor Signed
Bill type
bill
Last updated

Subjects

Sponsors

  • E. Velascosponsor
  • L. Sucklasponsor
  • C. Simpsonsponsor
  • M. Durancosponsor
  • C. Cliffordcosponsor
  • K. Wallacecosponsor
  • M. Snydercosponsor
  • R. Rodriguezcosponsor
  • R. Peltoncosponsor
  • J. McCluskiecosponsor
  • J. Gonzalescosponsor
  • L. Cuttercosponsor
  • J. Colemancosponsor
  • M. Catlincosponsor
  • S. Brightcosponsor
  • B. Kirkmeyercosponsor
  • T. Maurocosponsor
  • M. Martinezcosponsor

Committees

Not provided by source.

Action timeline

  1. 2026-05-21

    Governor Signed

    executive-signature

  2. 2026-05-12

    Signed by the Speaker of the House

    passage

  3. 2026-05-12

    Signed by the President of the Senate

    passage

  4. 2026-05-12

    Sent to the Governor

    executive-receipt

  5. 2026-04-30

    Senate Considered House Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass

  6. 2026-04-28

    House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

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  7. 2026-04-27

    House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee

  8. 2026-04-16

    House Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments

  9. 2026-04-14

    House Committee on Transportation, Housing & Local Government Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole

    committee-passage,referral-committee

  10. 2026-03-11

    Introduced In House - Assigned to Transportation, Housing & Local Government

    introduction

  11. 2026-03-11

    Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

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  12. 2026-03-10

    Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee

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  13. 2026-03-05

    Senate Committee on Local Government & Housing Refer Amended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole

    committee-passage

  14. 2026-02-10

    Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Local Government & Housing

    introduction

Versions

Documents

Votes

  • Adopt amendment L.001

    2026-03-05 · pass · 0-0

  • Refer Senate Bill 26-092, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.

    2026-03-05 · pass · 0-0

    Member-level votes (7)
    • Mark Baisley: yes
    • Matt Ball: yes
    • William Lindstedt: yes
    • Larry Liston: yes
    • Janice Rich: yes
    • Marc Snyder: yes
    • Tony Exum: yes
  • BILL

    2026-03-11 · pass · 0-0

    Member-level votes (36)
    • Amabile: yes
    • Baisley: yes
    • Ball: yes
    • Benavidez: yes
    • Bridges: yes
    • Bright: yes
    • Carson: yes
    • Catlin: yes
    • Cutter: yes
    • Danielson: yes
    • Daugherty: yes
    • Exum: yes
    • Frizell: yes
    • Gonzales J.: yes
    • Hinrichsen: yes
    • Jodeh: yes
    • Kipp: yes
    • Kirkmeyer: yes
    • Kolker: yes
    • Lindstedt: yes
    • Liston: yes
    • Marchman: yes
    • Mullica: yes
    • Pelton B.: yes
    • Pelton R.: yes
    • Rich: yes
    • Roberts: yes
    • Rodriguez: yes
    • Simpson: yes
    • Snyder: yes
    • Sullivan: yes
    • Wallace: yes
    • Weissman: yes
    • Zamora Wilson: yes
    • Coleman: yes
    • President: yes
  • Refer Senate Bill 26-092, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.

    2026-04-14 · pass · 0-0

    Member-level votes (13)
    • Andrew Boesenecker: yes
    • Max Brooks: yes
    • Jamie Jackson: yes
    • Mandy Lindsay: yes
    • Kenny Nguyen: yes
    • Amy Paschal: yes
    • Jacque Phillips: yes
    • Chris Richardson: yes
    • Larry Don Suckla: yes
    • Elizabeth Velasco: yes
    • Ron Weinberg: yes
    • Rebekah Stewart: yes
    • Meg Froelich: yes
  • Adopt amendment L.005 (Attachment E)

    2026-04-14 · pass · 0-0

  • Adopt amendment L.003 (Attachment D)

    2026-04-14 · pass · 0-0

  • Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment C)

    2026-04-14 · pass · 0-0

  • CONCUR

    2026-04-30 · pass · 0-0

    Member-level votes (36)
    • Amabile: yes
    • Baisley: yes
    • Ball: yes
    • Benavidez: yes
    • Bridges: yes
    • Bright: yes
    • Carson: yes
    • Catlin: yes
    • Cutter: yes
    • Danielson: yes
    • Daugherty: yes
    • Exum: yes
    • Frizell: yes
    • Gonzales J.: yes
    • Hinrichsen: yes
    • Jodeh: yes
    • Kipp: yes
    • Kirkmeyer: yes
    • Kolker: yes
    • Lindstedt: yes
    • Liston: yes
    • Marchman: yes
    • Mullica: yes
    • Pelton B.: yes
    • Pelton R.: yes
    • Rich: yes
    • Roberts: yes
    • Rodriguez: yes
    • Simpson: yes
    • Snyder: yes
    • Sullivan: yes
    • Wallace: yes
    • Weissman: yes
    • Zamora Wilson: yes
    • Coleman: yes
    • President: yes
  • REPASS

    2026-04-30 · pass · 0-0

    Member-level votes (36)
    • Amabile: yes
    • Baisley: yes
    • Ball: yes
    • Benavidez: yes
    • Bridges: yes
    • Bright: yes
    • Carson: yes
    • Catlin: yes
    • Cutter: yes
    • Danielson: yes
    • Daugherty: yes
    • Exum: yes
    • Frizell: yes
    • Gonzales J.: yes
    • Hinrichsen: yes
    • Jodeh: yes
    • Kipp: yes
    • Kirkmeyer: no
    • Kolker: yes
    • Lindstedt: yes
    • Liston: yes
    • Marchman: yes
    • Mullica: yes
    • Pelton B.: no
    • Pelton R.: yes
    • Rich: no
    • Roberts: yes
    • Rodriguez: yes
    • Simpson: yes
    • Snyder: yes
    • Sullivan: yes
    • Wallace: yes
    • Weissman: yes
    • Zamora Wilson: yes
    • Coleman: yes
    • President: yes

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