CLICS/CLICS2025A/commsumm.nsf
PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For SB25-085
SENATE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Date Feb 27, 2025
Location Old Supreme Court
SB25-085 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole
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| Attachment A |
https://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2025A/commsumm.nsf/0/00B5E244F921112187258C5E007375FA/$File/Attachment A.pdf?OpenElement
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| Attachment B |
https://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2025A/commsumm.nsf/0/3FE4129A9EFA7F6387258C5E0073996E/$File/Attachment B - Combined.pdf?OpenElement
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| Attachment C |
https://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2025A/commsumm.nsf/0/2B73F91989638EF087258C5E0073A00F/$File/Attachment C.pdf?OpenElement
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02:37:45 PM |
Senator Kipp, primary
bill sponsor, presented Senate Bill 25-085, which requires facilities that
conduct research on dogs and cats to offer them up for adoption before
performing euthanasia on the animal. The bill also requires these facilities
to submit data to the Department of Public Health and Environment.
Committee members
asked the bill sponsor questions.
John Armstrong,
representing the Office of Legislative Legal Services, joined the committee
to discuss the fiscal note.
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02:45:30 PM |
Ms. Amanda Hagan,
representing Animal Health Institute, testified in opposition to the bill.
Ms. Linda Hart, representing Colorado Federation of Dog Clubs and Owners,
testified to amend the bill. Ms. Hart provided a handout to the committee
(Attachment A) .
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02:51:38 PM |
Ms. Aubyn Royall,
representing Humane World for Animals (formerly called Humane Society of
the United States), testified in support of the bill. Kathy Gaines, representing
MaxFund Animal Shelter, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Roland Halpern,
representing Colorado Voters for Animals, testified in support of the bill.
Meredith Blanchard, representing themself, testified in support of the
bill.
Committee members
asked the panel questions.
Additional written
testimony was submitted to the committee (Attachment B).
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03:10:05 PM |
Senator Kipp explained
amendment L.002 (Attachment C). |
03:10:52 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment C). |
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Kipp |
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Bright |
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Carson |
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Daugherty |
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Jodeh |
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Kipp |
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Simpson |
Excused |
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Weissman |
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Cutter |
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Mullica |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection
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03:11:11 PM |
Senator Kipp provided closing remarks. |
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03:12:03 PM |
Committee members provided closing remarks. |
03:12:55 PM
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Motion |
Refer Senate Bill 25-085, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. |
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Kipp |
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Bright |
No |
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Carson |
Yes |
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Daugherty |
Yes |
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Jodeh |
Yes |
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Kipp |
Yes |
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Simpson |
No |
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Weissman |
Yes |
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Cutter |
Yes |
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Mullica |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 7 NO: 2 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS
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