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ColoradoHB26-11822026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Sunset Veterinary Pharmaceutical Advisory Committee

Sponsored By: Cathy Kipp (Democratic), Janice Rich (Republican), Larry Don Suckla (Republican), Mandy Lindsay (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Agriculture

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

New fines for vet drug violations

The law lets the state board fine registrants who distribute veterinary drugs in violation of state rules. Fines are $50 to $500 for each violation, up to $5,000 total for multiple violations. The board must give notice and a chance to be heard before any fine. A clause mentions higher fines for egregious violations after advice from an advisory committee, but that committee is repealed, so that step is unclear. These changes take effect after the 90‑day period following the legislature’s final adjournment, unless a referendum delays them.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Cathy Kipp

    Democratic • Senate

  • Janice Rich

    Republican • Senate

  • Larry Don Suckla

    Republican • House

  • Mandy Lindsay

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Bob Marshall

    Democratic • House

  • Kenny Nguyen

    Democratic • House

  • Lorena Garcia

    Democratic • House

  • Ryan Gonzalez

    Republican • House

  • Rebecca Keltie

    Republican • House

  • John Carson

    Republican • Senate

  • Byron Pelton

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. Governor Signed

    3/26/2026House

  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

    2/26/2026Senate

  9. House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    2/23/2026House

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

    2/20/2026House

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

    2/19/2026House

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

    2/9/2026House

Bill Text

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