Senators Hansen and Winter, bill sponsors, presented House Bill 24-1059. The bill increases the amount of per diem paid to members of the Colorado General Assembly beginning in FY 2025-26.

Serena Gonzales-Gutierrez, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Janine Reid, representing the League of Women Voters of Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Maggie Gomez, representing the State Innovation Exchange Action, testified in support of the bill. Mika Alexander, representing the American Civil Liberties Union of Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Jonathan Singer, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Aly Belknap, representing Colorado Common Cause, testified in support of the bill.

Written testimony can be found in Attachment C.

The bill sponsors and committee gave final remarks.