HB26-1198
Access to Veterinary Care
Became law · by K. McCormick, T. Winter, L. Cutter, R. Pelton · full text and history
Latest floor vote
House Floor, 2026-04-02: Pass, 63 ayes, 0 noes, 2 not voting · Senate Amendments REPASS
Aye (63): Alex Valdez D, Amy Paschal D, Andrew Boesenecker D, Anthony Hartsook R, Ava Flanell R, Bob Marshall D, Brandi Bradley R, Brianna Titone D, Carlos Barron R, Cecelia Espenoza D, Chad Clifford D, Chris Richardson R, Dan Woog R, Dusty Johnson R, Eliza Hamrick D, Elizabeth Velasco D, Emily Sirota D, Gretchen Rydin D, Jacque Phillips D, Jamie Jackson D, Jarvis Caldwell R, Javier Mabrey D, Jennifer Bacon D, Jenny Willford D, Julie McCluskie D, Junie Joseph D, Karen McCormick D, Katie Stewart D, Ken DeGraaf R, Kenny Nguyen D, Kyle Brown D, Larry Don Suckla R, Lesley Smith D, Lindsay Gilchrist D, Lisa Feret D, Lorena Garcia D, Lori Garcia Sander R, Lori Goldstein D, Mandy Lindsay D, Manny Rutinel D, Mary Bradfield R, Matt Soper R, Matthew Martinez D, Max Brooks R, Meg Froelich D, Meghan Lukens D, Michael Carter D, Monica Duran D, Naquetta Ricks D, Rebecca Keltie R, Rebekah Stewart D, Rick Taggart R, Ron Weinberg R, Scott Bottoms R, Scott Slaugh R, Sean Camacho D, Sheila Lieder D, Stephanie Luck R, Steven Woodrow D, Tammy Story D, Tisha Mauro D, Ty Winter R, Yara Zokaie D
Not voting (2): Regina English D, Ryan Gonzalez R
Who lobbied on it
19 clients of professional lobbyists reported a position on HB26-1198 (their latest). Linked: those who gave to two or more 2026 state candidates.
Supporting (16): Colorado Cattlemen's Association · American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals · Animal Welfare Association of Colorado · Best Friends Animal Society · COLO VETERINARY MED ASSN · Colorado Association of Certified Veterinary Technicians · Colorado Farm Bureau · Colorado Horse Council · Colorado Livestock Association · Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC · Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce and EDC · Colorado Voters for Animals · Colorado Wool Growers Association · Humane Colorado · POLITICAL ACTION TRUST AND COMMITTEE · Rocky Mountain Farmers Union
Opposing (1): Humane World for Animals (formerly Humane Society of the United States)
Monitoring (2): Colorado Federation of Dog Clubs and Owners · FLATIRONS KENNEL CLUB, INC
Every recorded vote
| Date | Where | Result | Ayes | Noes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-02 | House Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources Refer House Bill 26-1198, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | Pass | 13 | 0 |
| 2026-03-09 | House Floor Third Reading BILL | Pass | 62 | 0 |
| 2026-03-25 | Senate Agriculture & Natural Resources Refer House Bill 26-1198, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. | Pass | 7 | 0 |
| 2026-03-31 | Senate Floor Third Reading BILL | Pass | 35 | 0 |
| 2026-04-02 | House Floor Senate Amendments CONCUR | Pass | 61 | 2 |
| 2026-04-02 | House Floor Senate Amendments REPASS | Pass | 63 | 0 |