Colorado lawmakers are paid about $42,000. That influences who drafts, debates and votes on bills – By Jesse Paul and Elliott Wenzler (Colorado Sun) / June 9, 2023
A Colorado Sun analysis of state lawmaker salaries compiled by the National Council of State Legislatures places Colorado 19th on the salary list
The 100 state lawmakers in Colorado earn about $42,000 a year for their work at the Capitol, placing them in the middle of the pack compared to their counterparts across the U.S. when it comes to how much they’re paid to draft, debate and vote on bills.
That influences who runs to be a state representative or senator, which in turn determines which legislation passes or fails.
A Colorado Sun analysis of state lawmaker salaries compiled by the National Conference of State Legislatures places Colorado 19th on the salary list. Colorado legislators earn more than counterparts in any bordering state except Oklahoma.
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