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3DC5EC4E8EF626CD872587FE00745B17 Hearing Summary




PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For HB22-1235

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, LIVESTOCK, & WATER
Date Mar 7, 2022      
Location HCR 0107



HB22-1235 - Amended, referred to House Finance

02:10:56 PM  
Representative McCormick, bill co-prime sponsor, introduced HB22-1235. This bill continues and amends the Colorado Veterinary Practice Act in the Department of Regulatory Agencies, which is scheduled to repeal on September 1, 2022. Changes to the act include establishing the regulation of veterinary technicians. The program is continued through September 1, 2033.
02:12:17 PM  
Representative McCormick discussed amendments L.002 (Attachment A), L.003 (Attachment B), and L.004 (Attachment C).
02:17:24 PM  
Representative Catlin, bill co-prime sponsor, gave opening comments on the bill.
02:19:23 PM  
Michael Nicoletti, representing the Department of Regulatory Agencies, testified to amend the bill.
02:24:39 PM  
Dr. Ashley Ackley, representing Colorado Veterinary Medical Association, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Michelle Larsen, representing Colorado Veterinary Medical Association, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Will French, representing Colorado Veterinary Medical Association, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Jackie Christakos, representing Colorado Veterinary Medical Association, testified in support of the bill. The panelists responded to questions from the committee.
02:35:19 PM  
Rebecca Newman, representing Colorado Association of Certified Veterinary Technicians, testified in support of the bill. Jen Steckline, representing Colorado Association of Certified Veterinary Technicians, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Katie Schafer, representing Colorado Association of Certified Veterinary Technicians, testified in support of the bill. Erin Henninger, representing Colorado Association of Certified Veterinary Technicians, testified in support of the bill. The panelists responded to questions from the committee.
02:50:40 PM  

Ali Mickelson, representing Dumb Friends League, testified in support of the bill.

Submitted written testimony can be found in Attachment D.



02:57:33 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.002
Moved McCormick
Seconded Catlin
Holtorf
Lindsay
Lontine
McLachlan
Pelton
Roberts
Titone
Valdez D.
Will
Catlin
McCormick
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


02:57:58 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.003
Moved McCormick
Seconded Catlin
Holtorf
Lindsay
Lontine
McLachlan
Pelton
Roberts
Titone
Valdez D.
Will
Catlin
McCormick
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


02:58:21 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.004
Moved McCormick
Seconded Catlin
Holtorf
Lindsay
Lontine
McLachlan
Pelton
Roberts
Titone
Valdez D.
Will
Catlin
McCormick
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
02:58:47 PM  
Representative McCormick and Representative Catlin gave final comments on the bill.
03:02:19 PM  
Committee members gave final comments on the bill.


03:06:07 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 22-1235, as amended, to the Committee on Finance.
Moved McCormick
Seconded Catlin
Holtorf Yes
Lindsay Yes
Lontine Yes
McLachlan Yes
Pelton Yes
Roberts Yes
Titone Yes
Valdez D. Excused
Will Yes
Catlin Yes
McCormick Yes
Final YES: 10   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS






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