5A734B8C99B1B9FB87258AAD007FB848 Hearing Summary CLICS/CLICS2024A/commsumm.nsf PUBLICBILL SUMMARY For LEGISLATIVE BUDGET OVERVIEWJOINT COMMITTEE COMMITTEE ON EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCILDate Jan 23, 2024 Location HCR 0109 Legislative Budget Overview - Committee Discussion Only Attachment Tag File Name Attachment http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2024A/commsumm.nsf/0/47794FD2BC43...$File/Attachment C.pdf?OpenElement 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.