1C723332DDD52BCE87258C53006EE145 Hearing Summary

Senator Winter presented House Bill 25-1137, which establishes the Trap-Neuter-Return Grant Program administered by the Pet Overpopulation Authority.

Mrs. Stacey Baum, representing The Feline Fix, testified in opposition to the bill. Mrs. Baum responded to questions from the committee.

Ms. Kira Golub, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Dustin Hamilton, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Cody Jespersen, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Kathy Gaines, representing MaxFund Animal Adoption Center, testified in support of the bill. The panelists responded to questions from the committee.

Ms. Rachelle Matossian, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Barry Glass, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Doug Rae, representing Humane Society of Fremont County, testified in support of the bill. The panelists responded to questions from the committee.

Elaine Orazem, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Terrill Bartels, representing Eastern Plains Animal Welfare Alliance (EPAWA), testified in support of the bill. Chris Cline, representing themself, was available to answer committee questions. Ms. Carolyn Coffey, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Emily Stone, representing The Colorado Pet Overpopulation Fund, testified in a neutral position on the bill. The panelists responded to questions from the committee.

Written Testimony for the bill is included as Attachment A.