The Denver Post: A bill that would have restricted the authority of animal control officers to pets, leaving enforcement of livestock laws to the Colorado Department of Agriculture, died Monday night after contentious debate. House Bill 1063, which would have overhauled the enforcement of animal welfare laws, failed by a 12-1 vote in the House Agriculture Committee, with sponsor Wes McKinley, D-Walsh, providing the only yes vote.
From KDVR: After waiting six hours to testify, animal lovers and ranchers finally squared off over a proposal to prevent non-profit organizations from investigating animal abuse cases. And after another two hours of testimony, well past 8 p.m. Monday evening, lawmakers on the House Agriculture Committee voted 12-1 to kill House Bill 1063.
