HB 24-1467 Summary

• Establishes a step pay system for Colorado state employees that provides consistent and predictable salary increases based on tenure and performance, developed through negotiations with certified employee organizations.

• Modifies the merit pay system to include input from employees, managers, and affected parties, with requirements to minimize pay disruptions during implementation or modification of step pay.

• Requires the state personnel director to develop an equitable pay structure that keeps state employee workforce competitive with market compensation while complying with federal and state laws.

• Exempts state auditor employees from the step pay and merit pay system requirements.

• Applies safety clause provisions stating the act is necessary for the immediate preservation of public peace, health, or safety and for appropriations supporting state departments and institutions.