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Passed Legislation

Proposition 129
  • Oppose
  • Actively Monitoring

Establishing Veterinary Professional Associates

Bill Summary
CVMA Position
  • November 7, 2024: Proposition 129 has passed by vote of the Colorado public.
  • October 2024: Keep Our Pets Safe encourages all to educate the public on why Prop 129 is a bad idea. Utilize all resources here.
  • September 10, 2024: Ballot Initiative #145 has been announced as Proposition #129 by the Secretary of State and will appear on Colorado voter’s ballots this November.
  • August 2024: Final count and validation for inclusion on the November ballot via the Secretary of State will be available by September 4, 2024
  • July 29, 2024: Proponents have submitted signatures gathered. The Secretary of State is verifying signatures.
  • July 2024: A multi-organization coalition that includes CVMA called KEEP OUR PETS SAFE has launched a public campaign opposing Proposition 129.
House Bill 24-1047
  • Support
  • Passed, Effective 8/7/24

Veterinary Technician Scope of Practice

Bill Summary
House Bill 24-1048
  • Support
  • Passed, Effective 8/7/24

Providing Veterinary Services Through Telehealth

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SB24-047
  • Support
  • Passed

Prevention of Substance Use Disorders

Bill Summary
  • May 6, 2024: House Third Reading Passed – No Amendments, and Senate Considered House Amendments – Result was to Concur – Repass
  • May 5, 2024: House Second Reading Special Order – Passed with Amendments – Committee, Floor
  • May 2, 2024: House Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole
  • April 29, 2024: House Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Amended to Appropriations
  • April 24, 2024: Senate Third Reading Passed – No Amendments, Introduced In House – Assigned to Health & Human Services
  • April 23, 2024: Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments – Committee, Floor
  • April 19, 2024: Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Amended to Senate Committee of the Whole
  • February 27, 2024: SB24-047 Prevention of Substance Use Disorders will be reviewed by the Senate Committee on Health & Human Services Finances.
  • February 8, 2024: SB24-047 Prevention of Substance Use Disorders amended was referred finance for the Senate Committee on Health & Human Services.
  • January 12, 2024: SB24-047 Prevention of Substance Use Disorders was introduced to the Senate – Assigned to Health & Human Services Committee.
HB24-1231
  • Support
  • Passed

State Funding for Higher Education Projects

Bill Summary
  • April 26, 2024: Senate Third Reading Passed – No Amendments. Signed by the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate. Sent to the Governor
  • March 18, 2024: House Committee on Finance Refer Unamended to Appropriations
  • February 28, 2024: HB24-1231 State Funding for Higher Education Project scheduled to be heard by the House – Health & Human Services Committee
  • February 12, 2024: HB24-1231 State Funding for Higher Education Projects was introduced to the House – Assigned to Health & Human Services + Finance.
SB24-045
  • Passed

Modifications to Sterilization Requirements for Cats & Dogs

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