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- Senate Bill 170: Final passage recorded (33 ayes, 0 no, 0 absent, 1 excused, 1 vacant). Sponsors listed on the floor: Amabile, Kirkmeyer and House cosponsors Byrd and Serota were listed at title reading.

- Senate Bill 180: Final passage recorded (33 ayes, 0 no, 0 absent, 1 excused, 1 vacant).

- House Bill 1077: Passed on third-reading consent calendar (33 ayes, 0 no, 0 absent, 1 excused, 1 vacant). See separate coverage for substantive floor remarks by Senator Pelton B.

- Senate Bill 58: Passed on third reading with a recorded vote of 32 ayes, 1 no (Senator Weisman), 0 absent, 1 excused, 1 vacant. The bill concerns a model act to provide a framework allowing insurers to give rebates that meet specified criteria while maintaining consumer protections.

- Senate Bill 78: Adopted on second reading (committee report adopted and bill ordered engrossed); committee recommended it pass second reading and be placed on the calendar for third reading and final passage.

- Senate Bill 85: Health and Human Services committee report adopted; the bill (requiring adoption options for healthy dogs and cats used in research, with exceptions and narrower reporting) was ordered engrossed for third reading after committee action.

- Appointments confirmed (consent calendar): Members appointed to the Colorado Tourism Office Board of Directors — Bruce Dalton (Aurora), Vinay Patadar (Denver), and Jennifer Shea (Steamboat Springs) — confirmed by a vote of 33 ayes, 0 no, 0 absent, 1 excused and 1 vacant.

Several other bills were laid over by motion for later consideration (for example, SB141 and HB1029 were laid over to March 5; SB128 was laid over to March 6). The Senate also reported committee activity and moved multiple measures through the second-reading calendar.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Colorado Senate 2025 Legislative Day 056 (2025-03-04)","oneSentenceSummary","A roundup of bills and confirmations acted on by the Colorado Senate March 4, including final passage votes, second-reading actions, and governor appointment confirmations.","taxTitle","Senate, Committees, Legislative, Colorado","taxId",15007,"location","Colorado","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6301599,"Senate adopts SB85 to require adoption programs for healthy research animals, removes some reporting duties",332,2338000,2670000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2487027-955516081786e5dc6da3f334f30e5386&start=2338&end=2670","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2487027-955516081786e5dc6da3f334f30e5386/thumbnail_2338000.jpg","/articles/6301599/Colorado/Senate-adopts-SB85-to-require-adoption-programs-for-healthy-research-animals-removes-some-reporting-duties","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6301599-7de74eaf4ec4c4d30a2508b68e24ac8f/orig.mp4?Expires=1770734495&Signature=MpAznl37pMDUGVph4nPrtSCgFxqa4T7L6Ygdj5X61BCRmiNUM2nE8wV58kOjEdcp8e~xl228RZky0FormZLhQbis0zm5Xgw2cD9SRpODfOr5Xbzl-~~scczkoRt0v0fonJ74NebTIHSzewzO5AzTpG6Dkfd8SZmPqXVmcrBWZy4Vospj0NOlHHYel87MpfaL0ICI0ypxfibshz6RJPlULZGAASwXXV5v35dggZSRsMxBrq7dHQTq~YvhGVALaS9T5xlx~iToSo9IerghX~SC9h3zM~9gd4baRZG9yqRxe~8z~cuIAZah5hxWAf9RPoDcicsfgG7tWjo3~mIgNUrjYg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Senate Bill 85, a measure aimed at allowing animals that were research subjects to be adopted when appropriate, was adopted on the Senate floor and advanced for subsequent legislative steps on March 4.

Senator Kipp, speaking for the bill, said SB85 “requires facilities that test on animals to adopt out healthy and safe dogs and cats when the research has concluded.” She described the bill as straightforward, with minimal reporting requirements and reasonable exceptions for animal health or safety that could permit euthanasia.

Senator Carson supported the measure and said she voted for it in committee, noting stakeholder input and that the requirement to report all animals used in research had been removed; only adoption-program numbers would be reported. Senator Rich expressed concern about fiscal notes and how departmental differences are reflected in fiscal analysis, citing Colorado State University’s estimate that implementation could require an appropriation of $50,000. Senator Kent responded that the fiscal-analyst number reflected existing program costs at the CSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital and that the fiscal note likely would be revised in the next version.

The Health and Human Services committee report was adopted on the floor and the motion to adopt the bill carried. Subsequent committee-of-the-whole reporting shows the committee recommended SB85, as amended, pass second reading and be ordered engrossed; the committee report was adopted on a 33-0 vote later in the day.

Sponsors said the bill balances recognition of the research value of animals and an effort to provide adoption opportunities for animals that are healthy and safe for rehoming.","Senate Bill 85, which requires facilities that test on animals to adopt out healthy and safe dogs and cats when research concludes and pares back some reporting requirements, was adopted by the Senate and advanced for further consideration.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6301604,"Senate approves SB87 on academic adjustments for students with disabilities after divided vote",101,1860000,1961000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2487027-955516081786e5dc6da3f334f30e5386&start=1860&end=1961","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2487027-955516081786e5dc6da3f334f30e5386/thumbnail_1860000.jpg","/articles/6301604/Colorado/Senate-approves-SB87-on-academic-adjustments-for-students-with-disabilities-after-divided-vote","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6301604-b10513192f238090f8078015d1450f01/orig.mp4?Expires=1770734495&Signature=GdNaQwzyYyBObMoUpWuqOzDQV500L1s3zf5I9OxGiJ2VcHW4tklCUGdEfAXez0Kmh8-ITVEfwRThT0LH73bVRvlT4NE-GMdblDSC3p75o46XvQB4dvHjuD2LCd7qQgsbr33lfBTNpbKuY1St1IX1~g3-v7D-hlSMyxXRUFxa4fZ8QLBKwQIelS5e3tI5~ljXUkc7APGmfFTGUJ4i0QN0wujsAJhBDRo5sIlWMCEn3jb8zlsk6r9LykqgOrJexOQMfoLZc3m3WB2c74Up2pI5hijRio2OBBXf5dTIN1LCPfutdUbhhwTNt4LFcR3iat5Rgg73H4YizTYcNf9nCCwoSA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Senate Bill 87, a measure to establish academic adjustments for students with disabilities at institutions of higher education, passed the Colorado Senate on March 4 on a 21-12 roll call.

Senator Marchman, who brought the bill to the floor, moved SB87 on third reading and final passage. The motion drew multiple recorded no votes; the clerk read the roll call that included a mix of yes and no votes leading to the 21-12 outcome.

Supporters said the bill codifies academic adjustments to help students with disabilities access higher-education programs; cosponsors listed on the floor included Senators Weisman and others. Opponents recorded no votes during the roll call; the transcript lists the senators who voted no as part of the official tally.

The final tally was 21 ayes, 12 noes, 0 absent, 1 excused, and 1 vacant. With the recorded vote, SB87 moves forward for enrollment and subsequent steps in the legislative process.","Senate Bill 87, establishing academic adjustments for students with disabilities at institutions of higher education, passed the Colorado Senate on third reading after a 21-12 vote that reflected partisan division.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":42,"_43":44,"_45":46,"_47":48,"_49":50,"_51":103,"_53":104,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":105,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":106,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6301609,"Colorado Senate fixes licensing requirement for backflow technicians, passes HB1077","/articles/6301609/Colorado/Colorado-Senate-fixes-licensing-requirement-for-backflow-technicians-passes-HB1077","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6301609-e4681181ab33e4c55cecf3f2d4191b9e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770734495&Signature=azlp0Qa9N5J9wOc6wu5yuqHtEkeEaSfMo9TXYRwdZP~ueBi5NIW~2aEqqZE9Ole0tPp~~oJsqZtetD3O5EMKhtXc7aVH-~PjBCLR3in3gjMjRS4JtdCi0zB~LDp43Zp63JteS4yEKGRQC8~XXKapaiWfIlL4W3zRPvhoW2XG6t~uzwOXEKCKVHZpG~3YllHvktPQNt1QQ3MWrXvkT4dPNSMEQCH4nGp2oLZ9yJhxaL2yiOP9Ysm0kQo0TE1D4cIW34A7A0oMlojDf15hh5bm~Ens54iXoLr0JyEBe3HTvS4aDGVzx2~33onRaJ2Ro9G7EHN3Bf4t-UeQMDxtVu1tkQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Colorado Senate on March 4 passed House Bill 1077, a technical fix to a law affecting individuals who work on backflow prevention devices, moving the measure on a 33-0 roll call.

The bill, introduced in the House by Representatives Leader and Ricks and carried in the Senate by Senators Roberts and Rich, was described in the Senate as removing a licensure requirement for people who inspect, test or repair backflow prevention devices.

Senator Pelton B., speaking on the floor, said the bill corrects an error from last year that harmed private-sector workers. “What happened last year was my mistake. I let an amendment go through without paying attention to it, and it had a huge negative impact on private businesses or… people's jobs throughout the state,” Pelton B. said, apologizing to water technicians and thanking them for “the wonderful job they do to protect our water quality.”

Majority Leader Rodriguez moved the passage of the bills on the third-reading consent calendar; there was no additional debate on House Bill 1077 and the motion carried. The clerk recorded final passage with a tally of 33 ayes, 0 no, 0 absent, 1 excused and 1 vacant.

The measure was presented as a targeted correction rather than a policy expansion; senators emphasized the economic consequences of the prior amendment and framed HB1077 as restoring the intended regulatory approach for backflow work.

Votes at the March 4 session show HB1077 among several consent-calendar items advanced together. The bill will return to the Senate calendar as required by legislative process before enrollment and transmittal to the governor.","The Colorado Senate passed House Bill 1077, a corrective measure removing a prior licensure requirement for individuals who inspect, test or repair backflow prevention devices; sponsor and members said the change repairs a mistake that harmed private-sector workers and businesses.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: key actions and confirmations from the March 4 Colorado Senate session

Senate adopts SB85 to require adoption programs for healthy research animals, removes some reporting duties

Senate approves SB87 on academic adjustments for students with disabilities after divided vote

Colorado Senate fixes licensing requirement for backflow technicians, passes HB1077