CO SB065

Prohibits the sale of field crop seeds (corn, wheat, soybeans, etc.) coated or treated with systemic insecticides in Colorado starting January 1, 2029, unless the buyer presents a certificate demonstrating need from a commissioner-approved third-party verifier

Requires farmers seeking to use treated seeds to undergo a pest risk assessment by an approved third-party verifier, who may issue a certificate valid for up to one year if systemic insecticide use is determined necessary and appropriate

Expands the definition of neonicotinoid pesticides to include flupyradifurone and sulfoxaflor, and creates a new category of "systemic insecticide" covering 13 chemicals including neonicotinoids, fipronil, and several other compounds

Authorizes the Commissioner of Agriculture to enforce violations through inspections, license suspensions/revocations, and fines up to $50,000 per violation, with rules to be adopted by January 1, 2028

Mandates annual reporting by third-party verifiers and seed dealers on certificates issued/received, with the Department of Agriculture including an anonymized summary in its annual SMART Government Act presentation starting in 2030