Amendments for SB25-149
Senate Journal, March 14
After consideration on the merits, the Committee recommends that SB25-149 be amended
as follows, and as so amended, be referred to the Committee of the Whole with favorable
recommendation.
Amend printed bill, page 3, line 11, after "effects" insert "in the United States".
Page 3, line 14, after "effects" insert "in the United States".
Page 3, line 17, after "effects" insert "in the United States".
Page 3, after line 19 insert:
"(g) A 2017 American Horse Council impact study breakout for
Colorado estimated:
(I) Horse ownership, equine institutions and profit-making
organizations, and tourism spending by participants and spectators combine for
a $3.1 billion economic impact;
(II) Approximately 676,000 households in Colorado contain horse
enthusiasts, and for every horse-owning household, 22 other households contain
horse enthusiasts who participate in activities, events, or support of the industry;
(III) 220,000 households participate in trail riding, with 87 percent
utilizing public lands, and 187,000 households participated in equestrian
lessons; moreover, an additional 33 percent of participants who trail ride in
Colorado are from out of state;
(IV) The equestrian recreational sector supports 16,712 jobs with a total
economic contribution of $1.49 billion to the state economy;
(V) The equestrian competition sector supports 6,796 jobs with a total
economic contribution of $589 million to the state economy;
(VI) The equestrian racing sector supports 1,612 jobs with a total
economic contribution of $93 million to the state economy;
(VII) The equine therapy sector supports 262 jobs with a total economic
impact of $11.3 million; and
(VIII) Equine rescue and sanctuaries support 42 jobs with a total
economic impact of $1.9 million;".
Reletter succeeding paragraphs accordingly.
Page 5, strike lines 9 through 15 and substitute:
"SECTION 2. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 24-33.5-231 as
follows:
24-33.5-231. Chief - equestrian - education. THE CHIEF MAY EDUCATE
COUNTY SHERIFFS AND OTHER LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES ABOUT
EQUESTRIAN ZONES AND EQUESTRIAN SAFETY.".
Page 5, strike lines 19 through 23 and substitute "facilities. (1) (a) A COUNTY
MAY CONSTRUCT AND MAINTAIN EQUESTRIAN ROAD CROSSINGS OR
HORSE-TRAILER PARKING NECESSARY TO ACCESS EQUESTRIAN TRAILS.
EQUESTRIAN ROAD CROSSINGS MAY BE USED BY OTHER PEDESTRIANS AND NEED
NOT CONTAIN INFRASTRUCTURE NOT NORMALLY USED FOR PEDESTRIAN ROAD
CROSSINGS.
(b) A COUNTY MAY REQUIRE A PERSON THAT IS DEVELOPING LAND FOR
RESIDENTIAL OR COMMERCIAL USE TO CONSTRUCT EQUESTRIAN ROAD
CROSSINGS, HORSE-TRAILER PARKING, OR EQUESTRIAN-SAFETY ROAD
IMPROVEMENTS IN ORDER TO OBTAIN THE NECESSARY PERMITS.
(c) A COUNTY MAY INSTALL SIGNS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION
30-28-141, THAT NOTIFY THE PUBLIC OF EQUESTRIAN ROAD CROSSINGS,
HORSE-TRAILER PARKING, OR EQUESTRIAN-SAFETY ROAD IMPROVEMENTS.".
Page 6, after line 3 insert:
"(3) A COUNTY SHALL OBTAIN THE PERMISSION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION TO CONSTRUCT AN EQUESTRIAN FACILITY DESCRIBED IN
SUBSECTION (1) OF THIS SECTION ON A STATE HIGHWAY OR A RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR
A STATE HIGHWAY.".
Page 6, line 6, strike "definitions - repeal." and substitute "definitions.".
Page 6, line 9, strike "(9)(b)(I)." and substitute "(9)(a)(I).".
Page 6, strike lines 12 through 17 and substitute:
"(A) AN EQUESTRIAN FAIRGROUND, PUBLIC EQUESTRIAN RIDING ARENA,
PUBLIC EQUESTRIAN CENTER, OR PUBLIC RIDING TRAIL;
(B) AN EQUESTRIAN-CENTRIC RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD WHERE
EQUESTRIANS REGULARLY RIDE AND THAT WAS ZONED IN SUCH A MANNER AS
TO ALLOW HOUSING PRIVATELY OWNED EQUINES BUT IS NOW BEING DEVELOPED
FOR PRIMARILY RESIDENTIAL USE OR THAT IS ZONED IN SUCH A MANNER AS TO
ALLOW HOUSING PRIVATELY OWNED EQUINES;
(C) A KEYSTONE PROPERTY; OR".
Page 6, line 18, strike "REGULARLY".
Page 6, after line 20 insert:
"(III) "KEYSTONE PROPERTY" MEANS A PROPERTY THAT HAS AT LEAST
ONE OF THE FOLLOWING EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES:
(A) BOARDING FACILITIES THAT PROVIDE HOUSING FOR EQUINES,
TRAINING FOR EQUESTRIANS, OR EQUINE SERVICE AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS;
(B) EQUINE STABLES THAT FACILITATE ANIMAL WELFARE RESCUE
PROGRAMS OR EQUINE THERAPY PROGRAMS;
(C) BREEDING FACILITIES FOR EQUINES; OR
(D) NONPUBLIC EQUESTRIAN VENUES THAT PROVIDE SERVICES TO THE
EQUESTRIAN COMMUNITY.".
Renumber succeeding subparagraph accordingly.
Page 7, strike lines 2 through 5.
Reletter succeeding paragraph accordingly.
Page 7, line 14, strike "sign requirements." and substitute "signs.".
Page 8, strike lines 6 through 18 and substitute "facilities - exception. (1) (a) A
MUNICIPALITY MAY CONSTRUCT AND MAINTAIN EQUESTRIAN ROAD CROSSINGS
OR HORSE-TRAILER PARKING NECESSARY TO ACCESS EQUESTRIAN TRAILS.
EQUESTRIAN ROAD CROSSINGS MAY BE USED BY OTHER PEDESTRIANS AND NEED
NOT CONTAIN INFRASTRUCTURE NOT NORMALLY USED FOR PEDESTRIAN ROAD
CROSSINGS.
(b) A MUNICIPALITY MAY REQUIRE A PERSON THAT IS DEVELOPING LAND
FOR RESIDENTIAL OR COMMERCIAL USE TO CONSTRUCT EQUESTRIAN ROAD
CROSSINGS, HORSE-TRAILER PARKING, OR EQUESTRIAN-SAFETY ROAD
IMPROVEMENTS IN ORDER TO OBTAIN THE NECESSARY PERMITS.
(c) A MUNICIPALITY MAY INSTALL SIGNS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH
SECTION 31-23-228, THAT NOTIFY THE PUBLIC OF EQUESTRIAN ROAD CROSSINGS,
HORSE-TRAILER PARKING, OR EQUESTRIAN-SAFETY ROAD IMPROVEMENTS.".
Renumber succeeding subsections accordingly.
Page 8, strike lines 26 and 27 and substitute:
"(3) A MUNICIPALITY SHALL OBTAIN THE PERMISSION OF THE
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CONSTRUCT AN EQUESTRIAN FACILITY
DESCRIBED IN SUBSECTION (1) OF THIS SECTION ON A STATE HIGHWAY OR A
RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR A STATE HIGHWAY.".
Page 9, strike lines 3 through 11 and substitute:
"31-23-228. Equestrian map and signs. (1) A MUNICIPALITY MAY
PUBLISH A MAP SHOWING THE".
Renumber succeeding subsection accordingly.
Page 9, line 21, strike "(9)(b)(II)." and substitute "(9)(a)(II).".
Page 9, line 25, strike "(9)(b)(II)." and substitute "(9)(a)(II).".
Page 10, strike lines 1 through 9 and substitute:
"31-23-206. Master plan - definitions. (9) (a) AS USED IN THIS
SUBSECTION (9):".
Reletter succeeding paragraphs accordingly.
Page 10, line 14, strike "(9)(b)(I)(A)" and substitute "(9)(a)(I)(A)".
Page 10, strike lines 17 through 22 and substitute:
"(A) AN EQUESTRIAN FAIRGROUND, PUBLIC EQUESTRIAN RIDING ARENA,
PUBLIC EQUESTRIAN CENTER, OR PUBLIC RIDING TRAIL;
(B) AN EQUESTRIAN-CENTRIC RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD WHERE
EQUESTRIANS REGULARLY RIDE AND THAT WAS ZONED IN SUCH A MANNER AS
TO ALLOW HOUSING PRIVATELY OWNED EQUINES BUT IS NOW BEING DEVELOPED
FOR PRIMARILY RESIDENTIAL USE OR THAT IS ZONED IN SUCH A MANNER AS TO
ALLOW HOUSING PRIVATELY OWNED EQUINES;
(C) A KEYSTONE PROPERTY; OR".
Page 10, line 23, strike "REGULARLY".
Page 10, lines 24 and 25, strike "(9)(b)(II)(A) TO (9)(b)(II)(C)" and substitute
"(9)(a)(II)(A) TO (9)(a)(II)(C)".
Page 10, after line 25 insert:
"(III) "KEYSTONE PROPERTY" MEANS A PROPERTY THAT HAS AT LEAST
ONE OF THE FOLLOWING EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES:
(A) BOARDING FACILITIES THAT PROVIDE HOUSING FOR EQUINES,
TRAINING FOR EQUESTRIANS, OR EQUINE SERVICE AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS;
(B) EQUINE STABLES THAT FACILITATE ANIMAL WELFARE RESCUE
PROGRAMS OR EQUINE THERAPY PROGRAMS;
(C) BREEDING FACILITIES FOR EQUINES; OR
(D) NONPUBLIC EQUESTRIAN VENUES THAT PROVIDE SERVICES TO THE
EQUESTRIAN COMMUNITY.".
Renumber succeeding subparagraph accordingly.
Page 11, strike lines 7 through 13.
Reletter succeeding paragraph accordingly.
Page 12, strike lines 10 through 27.
Page 13, strike lines 1 through 24.
Renumber succeeding sections accordingly.
Page 14, lines 4 and 5, strike "THE DUTIES PRESCRIBED IN SECTION 42-4-1417."
and substitute "GUIDELINES FOR SHARING THE ROAD WITH EQUESTRIANS THAT
INCLUDE, WHEN SHARING THE ROAD WITH EQUESTRIANS, THE ADVICE THAT THE
DRIVER:
(I) PROCEED WITH DUE CARE AND CAUTION TO AVOID CAUSING INJURY
TO THE EQUESTRIAN;
(II) NOT EXCEED TEN MILES PER HOUR; AND
(III) (A) MAINTAIN AT LEAST SIX FEET OF DISTANCE FROM THE
EQUESTRIAN WHEN PASSING UNLESS TRAFFIC CONDITIONS MAKE IT IMPOSSIBLE
TO MAINTAIN SIX FEET OF DISTANCE; OR
(B) MAINTAIN AS MUCH DISTANCE AS POSSIBLE FROM THE EQUESTRIAN
IF TRAFFIC CONDITIONS MAKE IT IMPOSSIBLE TO MAINTAIN SIX FEET OF
DISTANCE.".
Strike "SHALL" and substitute "MAY" on: Page 5, lines 24 and 26; Page 6, line
25; Page 7, lines 15 and 26; Page 8, lines 19 and 21; Page 9, line 22; and Page
11, line 3.
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