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FAB3C58F4A267D5D87258C680070D18A Hearing Summary




PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For HB25-1180

SENATE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES
Date Apr 10, 2025      
Location SCR 352



HB25-1180 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar


02:32:20 PM  
Senators Roberts
and Bright, co-prime sponsors, presented House Bill 25-1180, which prohibits
the sale of a pet animal in any public space by an individual not licensed
under the Pet Animal Care and Facilities Act.
02:36:42 PM  
Roland Halpern, representing Colorado Voters for Animals, testified in support of the bill. Anne Fulton, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Pam Dickerson, representing Colorado Citizens for Canine Welfare, testified in support of the bill. Kelly Napieralski, representing Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region, testified in support of the bill. Judy Calhoun, representing Animal Welfare Association of Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Vanessa Toyryla, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Cara Thorsen, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. The panelists responded to questions from the committee.
02:58:13 PM  

Cookie, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Alexandra Lotze, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Kelly Sloan, representing Rocky Mountain Pet Dealers, testified in support of the bill. Kathleen Curry, representing Coloradans for Responsible Wildlife Management, testified in a neutral position on the bill. Mr. Joe Stafford, representing Colorado Department of Agriculture - Division of Animal Welfare Director, was available to answer committee questions.



Written testimony for the bill is included as Attachment B.



03:09:51 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 25-1180 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Roberts
Seconded
Catlin Yes
Hinrichsen Excused
Marchman Yes
Pelton R. Yes
Simpson Yes
Danielson Yes
Roberts Yes
Final YES: 6   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS