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PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, WATER & NATURAL RESOURCES
| Date |
02/05/2024 |
| Attendance |
| Holtorf |
X |
| Lindsay |
X |
| Lukens |
X |
| Lynch |
X |
| Martinez |
X |
| Marvin |
X |
| McLachlan |
X |
| Story |
X |
| Titone |
X |
| Velasco |
X |
| Winter T. |
X |
| Catlin |
X |
| McCormick |
X |
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| Time |
01:33:37 PM to 04:22:59 PM |
| Place |
HCR 0107 |
| This Meeting was called to order by |
McCormick |
| This Report was prepared by |
Alexa Kelly |
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| Hearing Items |
Action Taken |
| hHB24-1047 |
Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole |
| hHB24-1048 |
Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole |
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HB24-1047 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole
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01:34:34 PM |
Representative McCormick
and Representative Catlin, bill co-prime sponsors, gave opening comments
on House Bill 24-1047. The bill allows veterinary technicians to receive
a designation as a veterinary technician specialist (VTS) starting January
1, 2026, and provides title protection for VTSs. Prior to this date, the
bill requires the Board of Veterinary Medicine in the Department of Regulatory
Agencies (DORA) to establish a process for credentialing VTSs. DORA is
prohibited from charging an additional fee for registration as a VTS, or
charging a higher registration fee for specialists than for veterinary
technicians (VTs). Additionally, the bill establishes a framework for the
supervision and delegation of veterinary care by veterinarians to VTs and
VTSs and requires that continuing education must include topics related
to delegation of veterinary tasks. DORA must promulgate rules concerning
the supervision and delegation of veterinary care.
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01:43:06 PM |
Ms. Nick Perchess, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Angelica Beazer, representing Colorado Association of Certified Veterinary Technicians (CACVT), testified in support of the bill. Ms. Tianna Crane, representing CACVT, testified in support of the bill. Lisa Visnosky, representing CACVT, testified in support of the bill. Erin Henninger, representing CACVT, testified in support of the bill.
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02:01:17 PM |
Ms. Ali Mickelson,
representing Vet Care Coalition, testified in support of the bill. Dr.
Apryl Steele, representing Dumb Friends League, testified in support of
the bill. Dr. Jennifer Bolser, representing themself, testified in support
of the bill. Dr. Curtis Crawford, representing Colorado Veterinary Medical
Association, testified in support of the bill. Dr. William French, representing
Colorado Veterinary Medical Association, testified in support of the bill.
The panelists answered questions from the committee.
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02:12:44 PM |
Mr. Roland Halpern, representing Colorado Voters For Animals, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Brittany Benesi, representing American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Kelly Walsh, representing Colorado Veterinary Medical Association, testified in support of the bill.
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02:20:44 PM |
Representative McCormick discussed amendment L.001 (Attachment A).
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02:24:12 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.001 |
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| Moved |
McCormick |
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| Seconded |
Catlin |
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Holtorf |
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Lindsay |
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Lukens |
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Lynch |
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Martinez |
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Marvin |
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McLachlan |
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Story |
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Titone |
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Velasco |
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Winter T. |
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Catlin |
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McCormick |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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02:24:14 PM |
Representative Catlin and Representative McCormick gave closing comments on the bill.
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02:25:14 PM |
Committee members gave closing comments on the bill.
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02:29:16 PM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 24-1047, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. |
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| Moved |
McCormick |
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| Seconded |
Catlin |
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Holtorf |
Yes |
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Lindsay |
Yes |
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Lukens |
Yes |
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Lynch |
Yes |
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Martinez |
Yes |
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Marvin |
Yes |
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McLachlan |
Yes |
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Story |
Yes |
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Titone |
Yes |
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Velasco |
Yes |
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Winter T. |
Yes |
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Catlin |
Yes |
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McCormick |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 13 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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HB24-1048 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole
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02:29:34 PM |
Representative Martinez
and Representative McCormick, bill co-prime sponsors, introduced House
Bill 24-1048. The bill establishes a framework for the delivery of veterinary
services through telemedicine. The Board of Veterinary Medicine in the
Department of Regulatory Agencies is authorized to promulgate rules regarding
the use of telemedicine to provide veterinary services. Additionally, the
bill requires a person to be licensed to practice veterinary medicine in
Colorado in order to practice veterinary telemedicine.
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02:49:19 PM |
Bill sponsors responded to questions from the committee.
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02:56:01 PM |
Dr. Apryl Steele,
representing Dumb Friends League, testified in opposition to the bill and
provided a handout to the committee (Attachment B). Ms. Ali Mickelson,
representing Animal Welfare Association of Colorado, testified in opposition
to the bill. Ms. Anna Stout, representing Roice-Hurst Humane Society, testified
in opposition to the bill. Ms. Brittany Benesi, representing American Society
for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, testified in opposition to the
bill. Dr. Kathleen Cooney, representing Fear Free Program, testified in
opposition to the bill.
The panelists responded to questions from the committee.
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03:25:05 PM |
Mr. Hollis Glenn, Deputy Director, Colorado Department of Agriculture, testified to amend the bill. Ms. Sarah Werner, representing Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies, testified to amend the bill. Ms. Werner answered questions from the committee.
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03:32:45 PM |
Mr. Roland Halpern, representing Colorado Voters For Animals, testified in a neutral position on the bill. Dr. Kayla Henderson, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Kalinda Gupta, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Dr. William French, representing Colorado Veterinary Medical Association, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Curtis Crawford, representing Colorado Veterinary Medical Association, testified in support of the bill.
The panelists responded to questions from the committee.
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03:47:45 PM |
Dr. Jennifer Bolser,
representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Kelly McGuire,
representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Amanda Weaver,
representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Kelly Walsh,
representing Colorado Veterinary Medical Association, testified in opposition
to the bill.
A handout was
distributed to the committee from the American Veterinary Medical Association
(Attachment C).
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04:02:33 PM |
Representative McCormick
discussed amendment L.001 (Attachment D).
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04:11:33 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.001 |
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| Moved |
McCormick |
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| Seconded |
Martinez |
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Holtorf |
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Lindsay |
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Lukens |
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Lynch |
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Martinez |
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Marvin |
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McLachlan |
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Story |
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Titone |
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Velasco |
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Winter T. |
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Catlin |
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McCormick |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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04:11:35 PM |
Representative Martinez and Representative McCormick gave closing comments on the bill.
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04:19:23 PM |
Committee members made final comments on the bill.
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04:22:35 PM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 24-1048, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. |
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| Moved |
McCormick |
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| Seconded |
Martinez |
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Holtorf |
Yes |
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Lindsay |
Yes |
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Lukens |
Yes |
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Lynch |
Yes |
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Martinez |
Yes |
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Marvin |
Yes |
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McLachlan |
Yes |
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Story |
Yes |
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|
Titone |
Yes |
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Velasco |
Yes |
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Winter T. |
Yes |
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Catlin |
Yes |
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McCormick |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 13 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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| 04:22:59 PM |
The committee adjourned. |
