Dr. Apryl Steele, representing Humane Colorado, testified in opposition to the bill. Sarah Werner, representing Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies, Division of Professions and Occupations, testified in opposition to the bill. Dr. Tony Frank, representing Colorado State University, testified in opposition to the bill. Dr. Robert Murtaugh, representing Coalition for the Veterinary Professional Associate, testified in opposition to the bill. Judy Calhoun, representing Animal Welfare Association of Colorado (AWAC), testified in opposition to the bill. Dr. Jo Myers, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Dr. Missy Tasky, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.

The panel responded to questions from the committee.

Austin Graham, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Dr. William French, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Jennifer Bolser, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Kalinda Gupta, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Ron Carsten, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.

The panel responded to questions from the committee.

Ms. Angelica Beazer, representing Colorado Association of Certified Veterinary Technicians, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Tianna Crane, 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. J Burow, representing Rocky Mountain Farmers Union, testified in support of the bill.

Dr. Tova Pinsky, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Heather Reeder, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Curtis Crawford, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.

The committee discussed the amendments.

Representative McCormick gave closing comments on the bill.

Committee members gave closing comments on the bill.