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ColoradoHB25-10842025 Regular SessionHouse

Remove Gendered Language from Title 35

Sponsored By: Cleave Simpson (Republican), Janice Marchman (Democratic), Karen McCormick (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Agriculture

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

8 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 2 costs, 3 mixed.

Livestock return requires double-damage bond

Owners seeking livestock returned after custody under section 35-46-102 must provide a bond worth twice the damages claimed. Two responsible people must sign the bond. The damaged party must accept it, or a county or district judge must approve it. The bond secures payment of damages and costs awarded.

More identification options for cattle owners

Owners have more identification options for cattle carrying more than two consistent brands. This applies when cattle enter a Colorado custom feedlot or graze under a leased grazing agreement. Options include an ear tag linking each animal to a specific feedlot or another method set by the board.

Clearer notices when conservation districts shrink

Conservation districts must explain why land is being withdrawn and state when withdrawal becomes final. Published and posted notices must also describe the affected land. This applies to qualifying land that shifts from farming to urban, commercial, industrial, or residential use, or joins an incorporated municipality.

Immediate cease orders must explain allegations

The agriculture commissioner must give specific reasons when ordering someone to stop an alleged violation immediately. This applies when the commissioner has reasonable cause to believe a violation occurred and finds immediate enforcement necessary. The order must identify the provisions allegedly violated and the facts supporting the allegation.

Brand commissioner loses legacy personnel protection

The law repeals a special rule preserving the brand commissioner’s certified status under state personnel law. That rule was tied to certification to the position on April 27, 1963. The repeal does not specify changes to pay, benefits, or other job terms.

Poultry transporters face permit checks

Transportation permit checks now cover vehicles carrying domestic fowl or their carcasses. When a Colorado peace officer asks, the driver or person in charge must show a permit. A written statement containing the same required information is also accepted.

Board members get expenses, not salaries

Members of a board of control may receive repayment for actual expenses from duties authorized under article 28. They cannot receive a salary for serving on the board.

County land treatment rules change

County boards can arrange ordered soil treatment when responsible owners or occupiers miss the deadline to begin work. They can also act when work does not follow the citation or proceed with due diligence. Boards can act when people give notice before the deadline that they cannot or will not complete the work. The law removes the separate requirement to perform treatment in a workmanlike manner.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Cleave Simpson

    Republican • Senate

  • Janice Marchman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Karen McCormick

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Andrew Boesenecker

    Democratic • House

  • Amy Paschal

    Democratic • House

  • Alex Valdez

    Democratic • House

  • Brianna Titone

    Democratic • House

  • Chad Clifford

    Democratic • House

  • Emily Sirota

    Democratic • House

  • Gretchen Rydin

    Democratic • House

  • Jennifer Bacon

    Democratic • House

  • Junie Joseph

    Democratic • House

  • Julie McCluskie

    Democratic • House

  • Kyle Brown

    Democratic • House

  • Lorena Garcia

    Democratic • House

  • Lesley Smith

    Democratic • House

  • Monica Duran

    Democratic • House

  • Meg Froelich

    Democratic • House

  • Mandy Lindsay

    Democratic • House

  • Manny Rutinel

    Democratic • House

  • Sean Camacho

    Democratic • House

  • Steven Woodrow

    Democratic • House

  • Tisha Mauro

    Democratic • House

  • Cathy Kipp

    Democratic • Senate

  • Dafna Michaelson Jenet

    Democratic • Senate

  • Sen. F. Winter

    Affiliation unavailable

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 97 • No: 18

Senate vote • 3/3/2025

Third reading: Bill

Yes: 32 • No: 2

Senate vote • 2/26/2025

Refer House Bill 25-1084 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.

Yes: 6 • No: 0

House vote • 2/6/2025

Third reading: Bill

Yes: 48 • No: 15

House vote • 2/3/2025

Refer House Bill 25-1084 to the Committee of the Whole.

Yes: 11 • No: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Governor Signed

    3/26/2025House

  2. Signed by the President of the Senate

    3/20/2025Senate

  3. Sent to the Governor

    3/20/2025House

  4. Signed by the Speaker of the House

    3/19/2025House

  5. Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    3/3/2025Senate

  6. Senate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments

    2/28/2025Senate

  7. Senate Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole

    2/26/2025Senate

  8. Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Agriculture & Natural Resources

    2/11/2025Senate

  9. House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    2/6/2025House

  10. House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments

    2/5/2025House

  11. House Committee on Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole

    2/3/2025House

  12. Introduced In House - Assigned to Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources

    1/15/2025House

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