Colorado Bill Modifies County Elected Officer Salary Categories

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Published January 1st, 2026

Detected March 11th, 2026

Summary

Colorado Bill SB26-092 proposes to modify the salary categorization for elected county officers in Dolores and Pitkin Counties. The bill, introduced for the 2026 Regular Session, would reclassify Dolores County from category V-C to V-D, potentially decreasing salaries, and Pitkin County from II-B to I-A, potentially increasing salaries.

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What changed

Colorado Bill SB26-092, introduced for the 2026 Regular Session, seeks to alter the salary categorization for elected county officials in Dolores and Pitkin Counties. Specifically, Dolores County would move from category V-C to V-D, leading to a reduction in salaries for commissioners, sheriffs, treasurers, assessors, clerks, and coroners. Pitkin County, a home rule county, would be reclassified from category II-B to I-A, which could result in significant increases for its elected officials, including commissioners, sheriffs, treasurers, assessors, clerks, and coroners.

This bill directly impacts the compensation structure for specific elected county officers within Colorado. Regulated entities, primarily local government entities and their elected officials in Dolores and Pitkin Counties, should review the specific salary changes outlined in the bill. As the bill is currently in the 'Under Consideration' stage, affected parties may wish to engage with the legislative process through the relevant committees. The bill's fiscal note indicates potential salary decreases in Dolores County and increases in Pitkin County, with statutory salary amounts adjusted for inflation every two years.

What to do next

Review Colorado Bill SB26-092 for specific impacts on Dolores and Pitkin County elected official salaries.
Monitor the legislative progress of SB26-092 through the Colorado General Assembly.

Source document (simplified)

SB26-092

Modification of County Elected Officer Salary Categories

| Type | Bill |
| --- | --- |
| Session | 2026 Regular Session |
| Subjects | Local Government |
Concerning the modification of the salary categorization of locally elected officers in specified counties.

Recent Bill (PDF) Recent Fiscal Note (PDF) Bill Summary:

Current law categorizes each county 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 bill changes the category of Dolores County from category V-C to category V-D and changes the category of Pitkin County from category II-B to category I-A. 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; and
Part-time county coroner salary decreases from $15,225 to $13,841.
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; and
Full-time county coroner salary increases from $121,634 to $158,669. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)

Prime Sponsors

Senator

Cleave Simpson
Representative

Larry Don Suckla
Representative

Elizabeth Velasco

Committees

Senate

Local Government & Housing

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Status

Under Consideration

Introduced

Under Consideration

Upcoming Schedule

1 meeting

Wed

Mar 11

Senate Third Reading of Bills - Final Passage - Consent Calendar

9:00 AM Senate Chamber

Related Documents & Information

| Date | Version | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 03/10/2026 | Engrossed | PDF |
| 02/10/2026 | Introduced | PDF |

| Date | Version | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 03/06/2026 | PA1 | PDF |

| Date | Version | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 02/25/2026 | Initial Fiscal Note | PDF |

| Activity | Vote | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Adopt amendment L.001 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| 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. | The motion passed on a vote of 7-0. | Vote summary |
Hearing Summary | Committee Report: PDF
| Date | Amendment Number | Committee/ Floor Hearing | Status | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 03/05/2026 | L.001 | SEN Local Government & Housing | Passed [*] | PDF |
* Amendments passed in committee are not incorporated into the measure unless adopted by the full House or Senate.

** The status of Second Reading amendments may be subsequently affected by the adoption of an amendment to the Committee of the Whole Report. Refer to the House or Senate Journal for additional information.

| Date | Location | Action |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 03/10/2026 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee |
| 03/05/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee on Local Government & Housing Refer Amended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole |
| 02/10/2026 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Local Government & Housing |
Prime Sponsor

Sen. C. Simpson

Rep. L. Suckla | Rep. E. Velasco

Sponsor

(None) Co-Sponsor

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