Representative McCormick and Majority Leader Duran, co-prime sponsors, introduced House Bill 26-1183. The bill continues the Pet Animal Care and Facilities Act (PACFA) in the Colorado Department of Agriculture for 15 years, until September 1, 2041, and implements other recommendations from the Department of Regulatory Agencies 2025 sunset review of the program, which can be found here: https://lh3.google.com/u/0/mail-doc-preview/1QJrtgtw0IAvTYOXtxYcdRC2OAkY45gJp=w512.

The bill sponsors discussed amendment L.002 (Attachment A) with the committee.

The bill sponsors responded to questions from the committee.

Ms. Deidre Hered, representing The Wag Shop, testified in opposition to the bill. Heidi Ganahl, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Kristy KA, representing Colorado Groomer's Association, testified in opposition to the bill. Mrs. Brooke El-Merrahi, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.

The panelists responded to questions from the committee.

David Buck, representing Colorado Professional Groomers Association, testified to amend the bill. Julianne Krous, representing themself, testified to amend the bill. Ms. Elizabeth Coalson, representing themself, testified to amend the bill. Kathy Gaines, representing True Companions, testified to amend the bill. Ms. Anna Stout, representing Colorado Municipal League, testified to amend the bill.

The panelists responded to questions from the committee.

Sabrina Pacha, representing ASPCA, testified to amend the bill. Katie Parker, representing Humane Colorado, testified to amend the bill. Linda Hart, representing Colorado Federation of Dog Clubs and Owners, testified to amend the bill. Julie Hsieh, representing themself, testified to amend the bill and distributed a handout (Attachment B).

The panelists responded to questions from the committee.

Dr. Kevin Lisenbee, representing Colorado Veterinary Medical Association, testified in support of the bill. Mrs. Lori Greenstone, representing Colorado Voters for Animals, testified in support of the bill. Mrs. Bree Maestas, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Dustin Haworth, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Kelley Likes, representing Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region, testified to amend the bill.

The panelists responded to questions from the committee.

Mr. Nick Fisher, representing Colorado Department of Agriculture - PACFA Program, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Joe Stafford, representing Colorado Department of Agriculture - Division of Animal Welfare, testified in support of the bill.

The panelists responded to questions from the committee.

Additional written testimony can be found in Attachment C.

The bill sponsors and committee members gave closing comments on the bill.