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Senate Agriculture & Natural Resources

Thursday, April 2, 2026·1h 23m·▶ Watch / Listen

The Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee unanimously advanced two bills: SB 136, establishing a standardized framework for reporting stolen or lost livestock with a new 24-hour reporting requirement, and HB 1197, continuing Colorado's vessel registration program with a 10-year sunset. Both bills passed without opposition, and SB 136 was additionally placed on the consent calendar.

Key Actions

·SB 136 – Livestock Stolen/Lost Reporting FrameworkPassed

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Controversies

Brand Division's failure to post stolen/missing livestock reports

Nicole Mallory testified that the Colorado Brand Inspections website had not posted a stolen or missing report since September 4, 2025, and that her own theft was not reflected on it, stating: 'That's not a free service. We pay for it and it's not being done.' No named brand division representative was present in person to respond, though Todd Engley addressed the new SOP being developed by his division.

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Notable Quotes

“But I want to talk to you guys about what we've been dealing with and how we can fix it. So this morning I walked out to my pasture and I was worried, I was concerned. We're in the middle of calving season. Everybody here is in agriculture and they understand what that”

Nicole Mallory — Mallory, a rancher and member of multiple agricultural organizations, testified in support of SB 136, which would establish standardized livestock theft reporting requirements.

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Votes

SB 136 – Amendment L002 (24-hour reporting requirement and public notification procedures)Passed
SB 136 – Move to Committee of the Whole with favorable recommendationPassed
Yes (6)Marc Catlin, James Coleman, Cathy Kipp, Byron Pelton, Rod Pelton, Dylan Roberts
Absent (1)Jessie Danielson
SB 136 – Placement on consent calendarPassed
Yes (6)Marc Catlin, James Coleman, Cathy Kipp, Byron Pelton, Rod Pelton, Dylan Roberts
Absent (1)Jessie Danielson
HB 26-1197 – Move to Committee on Appropriations with favorable recommendationPassed
Yes (5)Marc Catlin, James Coleman, Cathy Kipp, Rod Pelton, Dylan Roberts
Absent (2)Byron Pelton, Jessie Danielson
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TranscriptPreview
Good afternoon. The Agriculture Natural Resources Committee will come to order on Thursday, April 2nd. Ms. Jackson, please call the roll. Senators Catlin excused. Coleman. Yippee ki yay Kip. Yes, I'm here. You subbed on Elton B. Present. Elton R. Here, here. Weak Danielson excused. Mr. Chair. Here. All right, we have a quorum and we are very excited to have President Coleman subbing in on the committee this afternoon. Welcome to the best committee in the Capitol. Right? Glad to have you as a member. That's right. And we have two bills on the agenda today. First is we're going to start with Senate Bill 136 which is sponsored by Senator Coleman and Senator Pelton R, who would like to begin. Senator Coleman thank you very much. Mr. Chair. Members of the public, Mr. Chair, committee members like to start by thanking for the opportunity to discuss this bill today. Today, Colorado's ranchers and producers contend with a wide range of economic and environmental pressures. And when livestock is lost or stolen, the financial and operational impacts can be severe, particularly for small family owned operations. Improving how these incidents are reported is essential to ensuring timely response, increasing…
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