3DC5EC4E8EF626CD872587FE00745B17 Hearing Summary

Representative McCormick, bill co-prime sponsor, introduced HB22-1235. This bill continues and amends the Colorado Veterinary Practice Act in the Department of Regulatory Agencies, which is scheduled to repeal on September 1, 2022. Changes to the act include establishing the regulation of veterinary technicians. The program is continued through September 1, 2033.

Representative McCormick discussed amendments L.002 (Attachment A), L.003 (Attachment B), and L.004 (Attachment C).

Representative Catlin, bill co-prime sponsor, gave opening comments on the bill.

Michael Nicoletti, representing the Department of Regulatory Agencies, testified to amend the bill.

Dr. Ashley Ackley, representing Colorado Veterinary Medical Association, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Michelle Larsen, representing Colorado Veterinary Medical Association, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Will French, representing Colorado Veterinary Medical Association, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Jackie Christakos, representing Colorado Veterinary Medical Association, testified in support of the bill. The panelists responded to questions from the committee.

Rebecca Newman, representing Colorado Association of Certified Veterinary Technicians, testified in support of the bill. Jen Steckline, representing Colorado Association of Certified Veterinary Technicians, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Katie Schafer, representing Colorado Association of Certified Veterinary Technicians, testified in support of the bill. Erin Henninger, representing Colorado Association of Certified Veterinary Technicians, testified in support of the bill. The panelists responded to questions from the committee.

Ali Mickelson, representing Dumb Friends League, testified in support of the bill.

Submitted written testimony can be found in Attachment D.

Representative McCormick and Representative Catlin gave final comments on the bill.

Committee members gave final comments on the bill.