Representatives Gray and Will, co-prime sponsors, introduced Senate Bill 22-065 concerning the status of elected county coroners in class II, III, and IV counties.  Effective January 1, 2023, the bill increases the salaries of newly elected or reelected category II county coroners to match the salary of category II county treasurers and full time category III and IV county coronors to match to salary of the county treasurer.  In addition, the bill allows part-time work for category II coronors and full time for category III and IV counties.

Dr. Emily Russell, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.  Mr. Randy Keller, representing Colorado Coroner's Association, testified in support of the bill.  Mr. Robert Glassmire, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.  Eric Bergman, representing Colorado Counties, Inc., testified in support of the bill.  Mr. Kevin Grantham, representing Fremont County, testified in support of the bill.

The witnesses responded to questions from committee members.

The bill sponsors made closing remarks.