SB19-147 Summary

• Extends the repeal date of the Seed Potato Act from September 1, 2019 to September 1, 2028, allowing continued regulation of seed potato certification and testing requirements.

• Removes a provision allowing Colorado potato growers to plant uncertified and untested seed potatoes prior to January 1, 2012.

• Eliminates the requirement for independent auditors to notify the commissioner of alleged violations during record reviews; commissioner must now rely on other investigation methods.

• Streamlines fee assessments by billing fees only to the area committee for area no. 2 instead of multiple area committees.

• Implements recommendations from the 2018 sunset review by the Department of Regulatory Agencies, including technical updates to statute references and clarifications to advisory committee duties.