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HB 1182

Sunset Veterinary Pharmaceutical Advisory Committee

2026 Regular Session

Colorado bill terminates the Veterinary Pharmaceutical Advisory Committee through sunset provision, eliminating the statutory advisory body's authority and ongoing operational expenses.

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Bill Summary · HB 1182

Legislative bill overview

HB 1182 terminates the Veterinary Pharmaceutical Advisory Committee in Colorado, allowing the committee to expire on a set sunset date rather than continuing indefinitely. The bill removes the statutory authority for this advisory body that provides guidance on veterinary pharmaceutical matters.

Why is this important

Sunset provisions force periodic review of government agencies and committees to determine whether they remain necessary and effective. This bill eliminates ongoing operational costs and staff time associated with the committee while potentially reducing stakeholder input on veterinary pharmaceutical policy.

Potential points of contention

  • Loss of veterinary industry input: The committee may provide valuable expertise on pharmaceutical issues affecting animal health; eliminating it could reduce informed decision-making by state agencies
  • Cost savings vs. functionality: While sunset eliminates expenses, critics may argue the committee serves necessary advisory functions that would be lost without alternative mechanisms
  • Stakeholder coordination: Veterinarians, pharmaceutical companies, and animal health advocates may lose a formal venue for discussing regulatory and policy issues

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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