Senate Bill 19-150 Summary

• Extends the repeal date for public livestock market licensing from July 1, 2019 to September 1, 2034, implementing recommendations from the 2018 sunset report.

• Requires accredited and licensed veterinarians to inspect all livestock at public markets before sale, replacing the previous requirement for department-authorized veterinarians.

• Simplifies facility requirements by allowing brand inspectors to determine adequate livestock holding and handling facilities instead of prescribing specific pen dimensions and construction standards.

• Removes the requirement to prove financial stability, business integrity, and fiduciary responsibility as a condition of licensure, while maintaining financial responsibility requirements under federal Packers and Stockyards Act standards.

• Clarifies that consignors are responsible for all expenses related to animal euthanasia and disposal, while consignees have no responsibility for expense collection.