H_ALW_2021A 04/12/2021 01:30:53 PM Committee Summary

The committee came to order. Representative Duran and Froelich, co-prime bill sponsors, presented Senate Bill 21-135 to the committee. The bill prohibits the use of certain animals in traveling animal acts and creates a misdemeanor.

The bill sponsors responded to questions from the committee.

Mr. Anthony Bartkowski, representing Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Jeff Wahlert, representing himself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Bartowski responded to questions from the committee.

Paul Andrews, representing National Western Stock Show and Rodeo, testified to amend the bill. Mr. Andrews responded to questions from the committee.

Ms. Michelle DeLaria, representing herself, testified in support of the bill. Roland Halpern, representing Colorado Voters for Animals, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Halpern responded to questions from the committee.

Mr. Kent Drotar, representing The Wild Animal Sanctuary, testified in support of the bill.

Christina Scaringe, representing Animal Defenders International, testified in support of the bill. Phillip Ensley, representing Colorado Voters for Animals, testified in support of the bill.

The bill sponsors made concluding comments. Committee members made concluding comments.