# Colorado HB25-1084: Remove Gendered Language from Title 35

Colorado HB25-1084, Remove Gendered Language from Title 35, is a 2025 Regular Session House bill sponsored by Cleave Simpson (Republican), Janice Marchman (Democratic), Karen McCormick (Democratic); status signed, last action 2025-03-26 (Governor Signed) (as of 2026-10-19).

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## Facts
- Bill: Colorado HB25-1084
- State: Colorado
- Session: 2025 Regular Session
- Title: Remove Gendered Language from Title 35
- Status: signed
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2025-01-15
- Last action: 2025-03-26, Governor Signed
- Sponsors: Cleave Simpson (Republican), Janice Marchman (Democratic), Karen McCormick (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 23
- Subjects: Agriculture
- Touches household money: no
- Roll calls: 4 (97 yes, 18 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 8

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview: provisions PRIA read

- More identification options for cattle owners: benefit, low. 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: benefit, low. Conservation districts must explain why land is being withdrawn and state when withdrawal becomes final.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 inco…
- Immediate cease orders must explain allegations: benefit, low. 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…
- Brand commissioner loses legacy personnel protection: cost, low. 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: cost, low. 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.
- Livestock return requires double-damage bond: mixed, medium. 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 awar…
- Board members get expenses, not salaries: mixed, low. 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: mixed, low. 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 comp…

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Cleave Simpson (Republican), Senate
- Sponsor: Janice Marchman (Democratic), Senate
- Sponsor: Karen McCormick (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Andrew Boesenecker (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Amy Paschal (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Alex Valdez (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Brianna Titone (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Chad Clifford (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Emily Sirota (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Gretchen Rydin (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Jennifer Bacon (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Junie Joseph (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Julie McCluskie (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Kyle Brown (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Lorena Garcia (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Lesley Smith (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Monica Duran (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Meg Froelich (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Mandy Lindsay (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Manny Rutinel (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Sean Camacho (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Steven Woodrow (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Tisha Mauro (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Cathy Kipp (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Dafna Michaelson Jenet (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Sen. F. Winter

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2025-03-03 | Senate | Third reading: Bill | pass | 32 | 2 |   |
| 2025-02-26 | Senate | Refer House Bill 25-1084 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. | pass | 6 | 0 |   |
| 2025-02-06 | House | Third reading: Bill | pass | 48 | 15 |   |
| 2025-02-03 | House | Refer House Bill 25-1084 to the Committee of the Whole. | pass | 11 | 1 |   |

## Actions (12)

- 2025-03-26: Governor Signed (House)
- 2025-03-20: Signed by the President of the Senate (Senate)
- 2025-03-20: Sent to the Governor (House)
- 2025-03-19: Signed by the Speaker of the House (House)
- 2025-03-03: Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments (Senate)
- 2025-02-28: Senate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments (Senate)
- 2025-02-26: Senate Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole (Senate)
- 2025-02-11: Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Agriculture & Natural Resources (Senate)
- 2025-02-06: House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments (House)
- 2025-02-05: House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments (House)
- 2025-02-03: House Committee on Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole (House)
- 2025-01-15: Introduced In House - Assigned to Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources (House)

## Bill text

- Engrossed: [PDF](https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/82117/download)
- Final Act: [PDF](https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/82113/download)
- Introduced: [PDF](https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/82118/download)
- Reengrossed: [PDF](https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/82116/download)
- Rerevised: [PDF](https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/82114/download)
- Revised: [PDF](https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/82115/download)
- Signed Act: [PDF](https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/40560/download)

## Related bills

- SB25-279: Colorado Code of Military Justice Updates (signed)
- HB25-1234: Utility Consumer Protection (signed)
- HB25-1307: Updating Technical References in Education Law (signed)
- SB25-163: Battery Stewardship Programs (signed)
- SB25-261: Property Tax Deferral Program Administration (signed)
- SB25-167: Invest State Funds to Benefit Communities (signed)

## Sources
- [Engrossed (PDF)](https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/82117/download)
- [Final Act (PDF)](https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/82113/download)
- [Introduced (PDF)](https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/82118/download)
- [Reengrossed (PDF)](https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/82116/download)
- [Rerevised (PDF)](https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/82114/download)
- [Revised (PDF)](https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/82115/download)
- [Signed Act (PDF)](https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/40560/download)

## Related
- [SB25-279: Colorado Code of Military Justice Updates](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/CO-SB25-279-2025A)
- [HB25-1234: Utility Consumer Protection](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/CO-HB25-1234-2025A)
- [HB25-1307: Updating Technical References in Education Law](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/CO-HB25-1307-2025A)
- [SB25-163: Battery Stewardship Programs](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/CO-SB25-163-2025A)
- [SB25-261: Property Tax Deferral Program Administration](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/CO-SB25-261-2025A)
- [SB25-167: Invest State Funds to Benefit Communities](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/CO-SB25-167-2025A)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/CO-HB25-1084-2025A (as of 2026-10-19).