Resolve, Directing the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to Enter into Rulemaking Regarding Rule Chapter 30: Quarantine (Potato)
Sponsored By: Rachel Talbot Ross (Democratic)
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Colorado seed potato imports paused
Beginning April 21, 2026, the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry bans imports of seed potatoes from Colorado. The ban stays until the department adopts an updated Chapter 30 quarantine rule. Seed in the form of plantlets or nuclear seed from controlled labs is allowed. Importers and growers who use Colorado seed must change sourcing.
Science-based potato quarantine update for growers
The department must start rulemaking by May 31, 2026, to update Chapter 30. The update must align with Title 7, chapter 409 and use current science on potato diseases and insects. Rulemaking follows Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. The department also continues to work with potato industry groups, as practicable, to prevent harmful pests and protect crop health and marketability.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Rachel Talbot Ross
Democratic • Senate
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Actions Timeline
RESLV Chapter 172
4/21/2026FINALLY PASSED - Emergency - 2/3 Elected Required, in concurrence.
4/7/2026SenateThis being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House was necessary.FINALLY PASSED.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
4/7/2026HouseCONSENT CALENDAR - FIRST DAYUnder suspension of the rules CONSENT CALENDAR - SECOND DAY.The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-626).In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
4/7/2026HouseReport READ and ACCEPTED.READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (S-626) READ and ADOPTED.Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (S-626).Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence.
4/6/2026SenateCARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800.
6/25/2025SenateCARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to the next special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 519.
3/21/2025SenateReceived by the Secretary of the Senate on February 5, 2025 and REFERRED to the Committee on AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2
2/5/2025Senate
Bill Text
Amendment C-A (S-626), adopted by House & Senate
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