5A734B8C99B1B9FB87258AAD007FB848 Hearing Summary

PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For LEGISLATIVE BUDGET OVERVIEW

JOINT COMMITTEE COMMITTEE ON EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
Date Jan 23, 2024
Location HCR 0109

Legislative Budget Overview - Committee Discussion Only

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Attachment

Attachment C.pdf

04:15:05 PM

Director Castle presented
the legislative budget request, which can be found as Attachment C. She
reviewed the legislative department FY 2023-24 appropriations and budget
as well as the legislative branch FY 2023-24 appropriations. She explained
the appropriations in terms of full-time equivalent staff, salary and benefits
for staff, and operating budget.

04:26:59 PM

Director Castle reviewed
the history of compensation for aides from FY 2008-09 through the current
fiscal year. She discussed automatic budget adjustments for salaries for
members of the General Assembly, per diem rates, mileage and travel reimbursement,
contributions to the Public Employees Retirement Association, short term
disability, Medicare tax, and health benefits.

04:37:05 PM

Director Castle reviewed
the legislative appropriations bill process and timeline, the cost history
and cost estimates of the Blue Book, and the property tax audit appropriation.

Legislative Budget Overview - Committee Discussion Only

Colorado General Assembly