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In a nearly unanimous vote Thursday, the House adopted a resolution supporting a four-day recess that also urges legislators to forgo their per diem compensation during the break. Rep. Paul Weissman, D-Longmont, sponsored the resolution and presented it as a way for legislators to go home and work with constituents. Rural legislators, meanwhile, expressed concerns about personal finances.

"I've thought about doing this for years, but I've never been in a position to do it," said Weissman. "Somewhere mid-session we need a chance to catchup and [have] time to reconnect with our districts. This will allow us the opportunity to do both."

Weissman speculated that if every representative were to give up their per diem, total cost savings could be as high as $20,000.