Bill to Support Our State Military Forces Passes Unanimously

SB 20-091 increases the minimum pay for service members

Denver, CO – Sen. Rachel Zenzinger's bill SB-091: Minimum Pay For State Military Forces passed the Senate on Friday. The bipartisan bill increases pay for our military members who are called into service by the governor.

"Our state military forces leave paying jobs to protect and defend Colorado in the event of a disaster or emergency to work 12-hour shifts on less than $2 an hour," said bill sponsor Sen. Rachel Zenzinger. "This bill brings the minimum pay for our members into the 21st century."

Right now, the minimum pay for our service members called up to active duty is just $20 a day. When Colorado experiences natural disasters or emergencies, our members deserve pay that has kept pace with today's inflation and living costs.

SB-091 passed the Senate State Veterans & Military committee and the full Senate unanimously. The bill now heads to the House.

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