An effort to block Colorado’s homeowners associations from banning dogs based on their size or breed died Monday in the Democratic-controlled House.

House Bill 1126 went down on a 34-29 tally.

My bill to keep bigger #dogs w/their families so they can live in HOAs failed today but it was well worth it advocating for our canine friends & their humans. Thanks @HumaneSociety @bestfriends for your advocacy for it! #coleg #colopolitics @colo_politics @KDVR @9NEWS @denverpost pic.twitter.com/jVMupuqv3Q — Paul Rosenthal (@Rosenthal5280) February 26, 2018

The measure was backed by Rep. Paul Rosenthal, a Denver Democrat, who ran into a problem several years ago when he had to watch his brother’s canine, a Samoyed and golden retriever mix. The legislation would not have affected HOA rules on barking, dog waste or the number of dogs allowed in a home.

HOA groups pushed back against the bill, saying it infringed on homeowners’ rights.