SB 25-253: Remove Fee Reversion Animal Feeding Operations - Colorado

Rerevised (04/10/2025) → Revised (04/09/2025) · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill text was updated from a 'Rerevised' version to a 'Revised' version, indicating that amendments adopted during the second reading in the Senate have been incorporated. The House sponsorship section was streamlined by removing the name 'Bird' from the list of sponsors, likely reflecting a procedural update or correction in the official record.

TECHNICAL

The version header was changed from 'REREVISED' to 'REVISED' to reflect that amendments were adopted on second reading rather than being fully revised after third reading.

The date 'April 10, 2025' and the label '3rd Reading Unamended' were removed from the House section, indicating the bill is no longer in its unamended third reading state.

The House sponsorship list was updated to remove the name 'Bird', simplifying the list of co-sponsors.

Final Act (04/16/2025) → Rerevised (04/10/2025) · 4 edits

MODERATE

This bill removes the July 1, 2025 repeal dates for certain animal agriculture fee schedules, extending the higher fee rates for CAFOs and swine operations that were previously set to expire. The changes maintain existing fee structures while eliminating the sunset provisions that would have reduced fees starting in 2025.

Scope change

The bill extends the applicability of higher fee rates for animal feeding operations that were scheduled to expire on July 1, 2025, by removing the repeal dates from the statute.

TIMELINE

Removed the July 1, 2025 repeal date for subsection (1.1)(a)(III), which previously would have eliminated the annual administrative fee for unpermitted CAFOs.

Removed the July 1, 2025 repeal date for subsection (1.1)(a)(IV)(B), which previously would have eliminated the higher annual permit fee for housed commercial swine feeding operations.

TECHNICAL

Added header information including session details, committee assignments, and reading dates to the bill document.

Reformatted the bill text from a draft format to a revised format with proper legislative headers and page numbering.

Signed Act (04/25/2025) → Final Act (04/16/2025) · 4 edits

MODERATE

This bill amends Colorado's animal agriculture fee structure by correcting typos in permit fee schedules, clarifying fee amounts for different types of animal feeding operations, and adjusting the repeal date for certain fee provisions to July 1, 2025. The changes ensure accurate fee assessments for commercial swine operations and other regulated activities while maintaining the program's funding structure.

Scope change

The bill's scope remains focused on animal agriculture fees, but the specific fee amounts and operational definitions were corrected to ensure accurate application across different types of animal feeding operations.

FISCAL

Corrected fee amounts for CAFOs and EAFOs to ensure consistent application of annual permit fees and application fees across different operation types.

TIMELINE

Adjusted the repeal date for certain fee provisions to July 1, 2025, clarifying when specific fee schedules expire.

TECHNICAL

Fixed typos and formatting errors in the statute text, including correcting 'EAFO' to 'CAFO' in several instances and fixing date formatting inconsistencies.

DEFINITION

Clarified the definition of 'commercial swine feeding operation' fee assessment to ensure proper calculation based on working capacity.

Reengrossed (04/03/2025) → Signed Act (04/25/2025) · 4 edits · Apr 25, 2025

MODERATE

This bill eliminates certain sunset dates for animal agriculture fees in Colorado, extending the period during which specific fee structures apply. The changes primarily affect how fees are assessed for different types of animal feeding operations, including general permits, individual permits, unpermitted operations, and swine feeding operations.

Scope change

The bill modifies the timeline for when certain fee exemptions and higher fee rates expire, extending coverage through June 30, 2025, for some categories while removing sunset provisions for others.

TIMELINE

Removed the repeal date for subsection (1.1)(a)(IV)(A), which establishes the standard annual permit fee for housed commercial swine feeding operations at twenty cents per animal.

Deleted the sunset provision for subsection (1.1)(a)(IV)(B), which previously set a higher fee of twenty-six cents per animal for swine operations from July 1, 2009, through June 30, 2025.

Maintained the June 30, 2025 expiration date for higher fee rates on general permits (750 dollars plus 9 cents per animal unit) and individual permits (1,500 dollars plus 9 cents per animal unit).

Removed the repeal date for subsection (1.1)(a)(III), which established an administrative fee of six cents per animal unit for unpermitted CAFOs.

Engrossed (04/02/2025) → Reengrossed (04/03/2025) · 1 edit · Apr 3, 2025

MINOR

The bill text was reengrossed to include all amendments adopted in the House of Introduction. The substantive content of the bill remains unchanged, with only minor formatting adjustments to the title and summary section.

TECHNICAL

Changed the bill status from 'Engrossed' to 'Reengrossed' and updated the summary note to reflect amendments adopted in the House of Introduction rather than Second Reading.

Introduced (03/31/2025) → Engrossed (04/02/2025) · 3 edits · Apr 3, 2025

MINOR

The bill was amended to reflect its passage through the Senate, changing the status from 'Introduced' to 'Engrossed' and adding the date of second reading. The substantive policy content regarding fees for Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) appears unchanged in this excerpt, with only formatting and status updates applied.

TECHNICAL

Changed the bill status from 'Introduced' to 'Engrossed' to reflect Senate approval and inclusion of amendments.

Added second reading date (April 2, 2025) and Senate approval notation to the document header.

Updated page numbering formatting from 'SB25-253' to '253' on page headers.

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