HB 24-1458
signedCreate Division of Animal Welfare in Department of Agriculture
Plain-English Summary
AI-generatedHouse Bill 24-1458 creates a new division called the Division of Animal Welfare within Colorado's Department of Agriculture. This division will focus on improving the well-being of domestic animals by offering education and outreach programs, developing voluntary welfare initiatives, and providing grants to support these efforts. The bill was signed into law by the governor on May 30, 2024, and it will take effect on August 7, 2024. This means that starting in August, the new division will begin its work to enhance animal welfare across Colorado.
Official Summary
The act creates the division of animal welfare (division) within the department of agriculture. The division is created to promote domestic animal welfare, including providing education and outreach, creating voluntary programs, and awarding grants.
APPROVED by Governor May 30, 2024
EFFECTIVE August 7, 2024(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Details
- Chamber
- House
- First action
- 2024-05-30
- Latest action
- 2024-04-15
- Last action desc.
- Introduced In House - Assigned to Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources
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Votes
BILL
2024-05-07 · Senate · pass — Yes: 24 · No: 11 · Other: —
BILL
2024-04-29 · House · pass — Yes: 50 · No: 13 · Other: —