'ALERT: Colorado Pet Tax for ALL Animals'. Found on my Nextdoor page. [View all]

This seems to be flying under the radar. A Democrat is sponsoring this. Why? Links to the bill and the sponsor are at the end of the article. Spread the word.
Colorado House Bill 24-1163 enters a new level of big government and big taxes. The bill will add a new tax of up to $8.50 (but actually up to $25) on EACH pet and it includes ALL animals, even invertebrates. The tax is paid every year. It also requires every pet to be registered with the State and assigned a “designated caregiver.” If you do not name a “designated caregiver,” the cost for each pet is $25 annually. There is no cap or per household type of maximum taxation. This will also be in addition to any local taxes (like dog licenses).
https://usark.org/24co/