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ColoradoHB26-10672026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Diseased Livestock Indemnity Fund

Sponsored By: Byron Pelton (Republican), Dylan Roberts (Democratic), Karen McCormick (Democratic), Ty Winter (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Agriculture

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

New livestock health fund for farms

The law creates the Livestock Health Preparedness, Response, and Diseased Livestock Indemnity Fund. At the end of each fiscal year, unspent money for Animal Health Division personnel is added to the fund if the Commissioner approves. The money is always available for these purposes. With a recommendation from the State Veterinarian, the Commissioner can spend it to prepare for and respond to livestock diseases and harmful biological or chemical contaminants. Civil penalties under the Livestock Health Act go into the fund.

One-time $250,000 cut to livestock fund

On June 30, 2025, the state treasurer transfers $250,000 from the diseased livestock indemnity fund to the General Fund. This reduces the fund’s balance that year. The transfer requirement is repealed on July 1, 2026.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Byron Pelton

    Republican • Senate

  • Dylan Roberts

    Democratic • Senate

  • Karen McCormick

    Democratic • House

  • Ty Winter

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Bob Marshall

    Democratic • House

  • Brianna Titone

    Democratic • House

  • Chad Clifford

    Democratic • House

  • Chris Richardson

    Republican • House

  • Dusty Johnson

    Republican • House

  • Jarvis Caldwell

    Republican • House

  • Julie McCluskie

    Democratic • House

  • Kyle Brown

    Democratic • House

  • Kenny Nguyen

    Democratic • House

  • Rebekah Stewart

    Democratic • House

  • Rep. L. Garcia Sander

    Affiliation unavailable

  • Lori Goldstein

    Democratic • House

  • Lesley Smith

    Democratic • House

  • Monica Duran

    Democratic • House

  • Mandy Lindsay

    Democratic • House

  • Meghan Lukens

    Democratic • House

  • Matthew Martinez

    Democratic • House

  • Manny Rutinel

    Democratic • House

  • Ryan Gonzalez

    Republican • House

  • Rebecca Keltie

    Republican • House

  • Ron Weinberg

    Republican • House

  • Sheila Lieder

    Democratic • House

  • Steven Woodrow

    Democratic • House

  • Tisha Mauro

    Democratic • House

  • Tammy Story

    Democratic • House

  • Barbara Kirkmeyer

    Republican • Senate

  • Cathy Kipp

    Democratic • Senate

  • Cleave Simpson

    Republican • Senate

  • Iman Jodeh

    Democratic • Senate

  • Jeff Bridges

    Democratic • Senate

  • John Carson

    Republican • Senate

  • James Coleman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Julie Gonzales

    Democratic • Senate

  • Kyle Mullica

    Democratic • Senate

  • Katie Wallace

    Democratic • Senate

  • Marc Catlin

    Republican • Senate

  • Byron Pelton

    Republican • Senate

  • Scott Bright

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. Governor Signed

    3/24/2026House

  2. Signed by the President of the Senate

    3/19/2026Senate

  3. Sent to the Governor

    3/19/2026House

  4. Signed by the Speaker of the House

    3/18/2026House

  5. Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    3/10/2026Senate

  6. Senate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments

    3/9/2026Senate

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

    3/4/2026Senate

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

    2/19/2026Senate

  9. House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    2/18/2026House

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

    2/17/2026House

  11. House Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments

    2/12/2026House

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

    2/9/2026House

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

    1/21/2026House

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