Senator Simpson, prime sponsor, introduced and explained Senate Bill 24-138. For the purpose of setting the salaries of elected county officers, this bill reclassifies three counties.

Eric Bergman, representing Colorado Counties, Inc., testified in support of the bill. He distributed a handout to the committee (Attachment A).

Skip Schoen, representing Rio Grande County, testified in support of the bill.

Chris Richardson, representing Elbert County, testified in support of the bill.

The panelists responded to questions from the committee.

The bill sponsor made closing comments.

The committee made closing comments.