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Read. Follow. Verify.Colorado bill restricts sales of insecticide-coated seeds and requires third-party verification starting in 2029
Last action · February 26, 2026: Senate Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources Postpone IndefinitelySponsors: Cathy Kipp and 3 others
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What This Bill Would Do
Beginning January 1, 2029, the bill bans the sale and distribution of field crop seeds treated with s unless buyers show a purchase certificate, and requires farmers to work with approved s before applying such seeds.
Farmers and seed dealers face new annual reporting obligations, required s, and fines of up to $50,000 per violation for noncompliance.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
farmers
Farmers must work with an approved third-party verifier to conduct a pest risk assessment and obtain a certificate before applying systemic insecticide-coated seeds to agricultural property.
seed dealers
Seed dealers are prohibited from selling coated or treated field crop seeds unless buyers present an authorization certificate, must submit annual reports, and face potential license suspension and fines for noncompliance.
third-party verifiers
Verifiers must conduct pest risk assessments, prepare reports, issue certificates, submit annual reports, and face potential approval revocation for noncompliance.
Key Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
2 actions- Feb 26, 2026SenateSenate Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources Postpone Indefinitely
- Jan 28, 2026SenateIntroducedIntroduced In Senate - Assigned to Agriculture & Natural Resources
Version history
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View official text →Voting Record
Refer Senate Bill 26-065, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.
Total
7
- Yes
- 2
- No
- 5
- Present
- 0
- Not voting
- 0
- Abstain
- 0
Show 1 earlier roll call
Postpone Senate Bill 26-065 indefinitely using a reversal of the previous roll call. There was no objection to the use of the reverse roll call, therefore, the bill was postponed indefinitely.
Total
7
- Yes
- 5
- No
- 2
- Present
- 0
- Not voting
- 0
- Abstain
- 0
Lobbying Activity
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Sources
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