SB137 updates the Colorado Potato Seed Act by requiring potato growers to have uncertified seed tested by the Department of Agriculture (CDA) before planting. The CDA will approve the seed if it meets standards set by the Commissioner of Agriculture.
The Colorado State House of Representatives passed SB137 on April 14, 2024 by a vote of 60 to 1. We have assigned pluses to the nays because it expands government control over agriculture by mandating state testing conducted by unelected bureaucrats, increasing regulatory oversight on farmers. This infringes on free-market principles by forcing growers to comply with government-imposed standards rather than allowing market-driven quality control.
