Repeal of Veterinary Pharmaceutical Advisory Committee

Detected March 10th, 2026

Summary

Colorado Bill HB26-1182 proposes to repeal the Veterinary Pharmaceutical Advisory Committee, implementing a recommendation from the 2025 sunset report by the Department of Regulatory Agencies. The bill is currently under consideration in the 2026 Regular Session.

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What changed

Colorado Bill HB26-1182, introduced for the 2026 Regular Session, seeks to repeal the Veterinary Pharmaceutical Advisory Committee. This action is based on a recommendation from the Department of Regulatory Agencies' 2025 sunset report. The bill is currently in the 'Under Consideration' stage, having passed its initial readings and committee reviews.

This legislative action will result in the dissolution of the advisory committee. Entities involved in the veterinary pharmaceutical sector, such as drug manufacturers and pharmaceutical companies, should be aware of this proposed change. While no specific compliance deadline is mentioned, the bill's progression through the legislative process will determine its enactment. The primary impact is the removal of a state-level advisory body.

What to do next

Monitor the legislative progress of Colorado Bill HB26-1182.
Assess potential impacts of the repeal of the Veterinary Pharmaceutical Advisory Committee on industry operations.

Source document (simplified)

HB26-1182

Sunset Veterinary Pharmaceutical Advisory Committee

| Type | Bill |
| --- | --- |
| Session | 2026 Regular Session |
| Subjects | Agriculture |
Concerning the continuation of the veterinary pharmaceutical advisory committee, and, in connection therewith, implementing the recommendation contained in the 2025 sunset report by the department of regulatory agencies to repeal the veterinary pharmaceutical advisory committee.

Recent Bill (PDF) Recent Fiscal Note (PDF) Bill Summary:

Sunset Process - House Agriculture, Water, and Natural Resources Committee. The bill repeals the veterinary pharmaceutical advisory committee as recommended in the department of regulatory agencies' 2025 sunset report. (Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)

Prime Sponsors

Representative

Mandy Lindsay
Representative

Larry Don Suckla
Senator

Cathy Kipp
Senator

Janice Rich

Committees

House

Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources

Senate

Agriculture & Natural Resources

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Status

Under Consideration

Introduced

Under Consideration

Upcoming Schedule

1 meeting

Tue

Mar 10

Senate Third Reading of Bills - Final Passage - Consent Calendar

9:00 AM Senate Chamber

Related Documents & Information

| Date | Version | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 03/09/2026 | Revised | PDF |
| 02/23/2026 | Reengrossed | PDF |
| 02/20/2026 | Engrossed | PDF |
| 02/09/2026 | Introduced | PDF |

| Date | Version | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 02/12/2026 | Initial Fiscal Note | PDF |

| Activity | Vote | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Refer House Bill 26-1182 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. | The motion passed on a vote of 7-0. | Vote summary |
Hearing Summary | Committee Report: PDF
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Refer House Bill 26-1182 to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 12-0. | Vote summary |
Hearing Summary | Committee Report: PDF
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 02/23/2026 | Third Reading | BILL | 62 AYE 0 NO 3 OTHER | Vote record |

| Date | Location | Action |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 03/09/2026 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 03/04/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole |
| 02/26/2026 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Agriculture & Natural Resources |
| 02/23/2026 | House | House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 02/20/2026 | House | House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments |
| 02/19/2026 | House | House Committee on Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 02/09/2026 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources |
Prime Sponsor

Rep. M. Lindsay | Rep. L. Suckla

Sen. C. Kipp | Sen. J. Rich

Sponsor

Co-Sponsor

Rep. L. García | Rep. R. Gonzalez | Rep. R. Keltie | Rep. B. Marshall | Rep. K. Nguyen