HB 23-1264 CO

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Current law authorizes the inspection, testing, quarantine, condemnation, and destruction of livestock when there is an outbreak of an infectious or contagious disease. The act: Removes the requirement that the inspection, testing, and quarantine of livestock occur pursuant to rules promulgated by the commissioner of agriculture (commissioner); and Changes the appraisal process that is required before livestock may be condemned and destroyed. The act gives the commissioner the authority to investigate all buildings, yards, pens, pastures, and other areas in which any animals are kept, handled, or transported to ensure compliance with the "Livestock Health Act". The commissioner may: Administer oaths and take statements; Issue administrative subpoenas requiring the attendance of witnesses and the production of all books, memoranda, papers, and other documents, articles, or instruments; and Compel the disclosure by witnesses of all facts known to them that are relevant to the matters under investigation. Under current law, it is an unlawful act to alter or falsify a health certificate issued for the import of livestock into the state. The act makes it an unlawful act to alter or falsify a health certificate issued for the export of livestock out of the state. APPROVED by Governor May 18, 2023 EFFECTIVE May 18, 2023(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

• Karen McCormick Democratic · primary
• Marc Catlin Republican · primary
• Rod Pelton Republican · primary
• Janice Marchman Democratic · primary

1. May 18, 2023 Governor Signed · executive
2. May 17, 2023 Sent to the Governor · executive
3. May 17, 2023 Signed by the President of the Senate · upper
4. May 17, 2023 Signed by the Speaker of the House · lower
5. May 4, 2023 House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass · lower
6. May 3, 2023 House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Laid Over Daily · lower
7. May 2, 2023 Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments · upper
8. May 1, 2023 Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Floor · upper
9. Apr 27, 2023 Senate Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole · upper
10. Apr 17, 2023 Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Agriculture & Natural Resources · upper
11. Apr 13, 2023 House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments · lower
12. Apr 12, 2023 House Third Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments · lower
13. Apr 11, 2023 House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Floor · lower
14. Apr 10, 2023 House Second Reading Special Order - Laid Over Daily - No Amendments · lower
15. Apr 3, 2023 House Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments · lower
16. Mar 30, 2023 House Committee on Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole · lower
17. Mar 27, 2023 Introduced In House - Assigned to Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources · lower