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HJR 1001

General Assembly Positions & Salary Ranges

2026 Regular Session

Colorado HJR 1001 establishes General Assembly positions and salary ranges, affecting legislative operations and state budget allocation.

Introduced In Senate - Assigned to
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Bill Summary · HJR 1001

Legislative bill overview

HJR 1001 establishes or modifies official positions within the Colorado General Assembly and sets salary ranges for those positions. The bill has passed both chambers and been signed by legislative leadership, indicating it addresses internal organizational and compensation matters for state legislators and legislative staff.

Why is this important

Legislative salary and position structures directly affect the state budget, legislative operations capacity, and the ability to attract qualified candidates to legislative roles. These determinations influence whether part-time or full-time legislators can afford to serve and the quality of support staff available to conduct legislative business.

Potential points of contention

  • Taxpayer cost: Any salary increases or new positions create ongoing budget obligations that some constituents may view as excessive government spending
  • Equity concerns: Changes to salary ranges could create disparities between legislative pay and comparable public sector positions, or between different legislative roles
  • Timing and transparency: The rapid passage (all actions on same date) may raise questions about adequate public notice and deliberation on compensation matters

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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