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Second Regular Session | 75th General Assembly
Colorado General Assembly
SB21-135

Prohibit Certain Animals In Traveling Animal Act

Type Bill
Session 2021 Regular Session
Subjects
Agriculture

Concerning a prohibition on the use of certain animals in a traveling animal act.

Bill Summary:



The act creates the "Traveling Animal Protection Act" (Act), which prohibits a person from causing the performance of specified animals, such as whales, dolphins, wild cats, marsupials, nonhuman primates, rhinoceroses, seals, elephants, large birds, penguins, and bears, in a traveling animal act. The Act exempts the use of livestock and alternative livestock.

The Act also exempts the use of the specified animals by or at:

  • Wildlife sanctuaries;
  • Nonmobile, permanent institutions, facilities, zoos, and aquariums;
  • Environmental education programs;
  • Universities, colleges, laboratories, and other research facilities conducting research;
  • Film and television productions;
  • Rodeos; and
  • County fairs.

A person who violates the act commits a misdemeanor and is subject to a fine ranging from $250 to $1,000 per violation.

(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

Prime Sponsors

Senator Joann Ginal

Senator

Joann Ginal

Senator Rachel Zenzinger

Senator

Rachel Zenzinger

Representative Monica Duran

Representative

Monica Duran

Representative Meg Froelich

Representative

Meg Froelich

Committees

Senate

Agriculture & Natural Resources

House

Agriculture, Livestock, & Water

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Status

Became Law

Introduced

Passed

Became Law

Related Documents & Information

Date Version Documents
05/14/2021 Signed Act PDF
05/06/2021 Final Act PDF
04/19/2021 Rerevised PDF
04/16/2021 Revised PDF
03/25/2021 Reengrossed PDF
03/24/2021 Engrossed PDF
02/26/2021 Introduced PDF
Date Version Documents
04/14/2021 PA2 PDF
03/19/2021 PA1 PDF
Date Version Documents
09/20/2021 FN2 PDF
03/17/2021 FN1 PDF
Activity Vote Documents
Adopt amendment L.007 (Attachment A). The motion passed on a vote of 6-5. Vote summary
Adopt amendment L.006 (Attachment B). The motion passed on a vote of 6-5. Vote summary
Refer Senate Bill 21-135, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. The motion passed on a vote of 6-5. Vote summary
Hearing Summary
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Committee Report:  PDF
Activity Vote Documents
Adopt amendment L.001 The motion passed without objection. Vote summary
Adopt amendment L.004 The motion passed without objection. Vote summary
Refer Senate Bill 21-135, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. The motion passed on a vote of 3-2. Vote summary
Hearing Summary
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Committee Report:  PDF
Date Calendar Motion Vote Vote Document
04/30/2021 Conference Committee Report REPASS
20
AYE
14
NO
1
OTHER
 		Vote record
04/30/2021 Conference Committee Report ADOPT CCR
34
AYE
0
NO
1
OTHER
 		Vote record
04/21/2021 House Amendments NOT CONCUR APPT CC
20
AYE
14
NO
1
OTHER
 		Vote record
03/25/2021 Third Reading RECONSIDERATION
20
AYE
14
NO
1
OTHER
 		Vote record
03/25/2021 Third Reading BILL
21
AYE
13
NO
1
OTHER
 		Vote record
Date Calendar Motion Vote Vote Document
04/29/2021 Conference Committee Report REPASS
39
AYE
23
NO
3
OTHER
 		Vote record
04/29/2021 Conference Committee Report ADOPT
40
AYE
22
NO
3
OTHER
 		Vote record
04/19/2021 Third Reading BILL
39
AYE
24
NO
1
OTHER
 		Vote record
Date Amendment Number Committee/ Floor Hearing Status Documents
04/12/2021 L.006 HOU Agriculture, Livestock, & Water Passed [*] PDF
04/12/2021 L.007 HOU Agriculture, Livestock, & Water Passed [*] PDF
03/24/2021 L.005 Second Reading Lost [**] PDF
03/18/2021 L.004 SEN Agriculture & Natural Resources Passed [*] PDF
03/18/2021 L.001 SEN Agriculture & Natural Resources Passed [*] PDF

* Amendments passed in committee are not incorporated into the measure unless adopted by the full House or Senate.

** The status of Second Reading amendments may be subsequently affected by the adoption of an amendment to the Committee of the Whole Report. Refer to the House or Senate Journal for additional information.

Date Location Action
05/14/2021 Governor Governor Signed
05/06/2021 Governor Sent to the Governor
05/06/2021 House Signed by the Speaker of the House
05/06/2021 Senate Signed by the President of the Senate
04/30/2021 Senate Senate Consideration of First Conference Committee Report result was to Adopt Committee Report - Repass
04/29/2021 House House Consideration of First Conference Committee Report result was to Adopt Committee Report - Repass
04/21/2021 Senate Senate Considered House Amendments - Result was to Not Concur - Request Conference Committee
04/19/2021 House House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
04/16/2021 House House Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee
04/15/2021 House House Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments
04/12/2021 House House Committee on Agriculture, Livestock, & Water Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole
03/25/2021 House Introduced In House - Assigned to Agriculture, Livestock, & Water
03/25/2021 Senate Senate Third Reading Reconsidered - No Amendments
03/25/2021 Senate Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
03/24/2021 Senate Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee
03/23/2021 Senate Senate Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments
03/18/2021 Senate Senate Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources Refer Amended to Senate Committee of the Whole
02/26/2021 Senate Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Agriculture & Natural Resources
Effective Date Chapter # Title Documents
137 Prohibit Certain Animals In Traveling Animal Act PDF

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