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Providing for veterinary medicine, including the care of animals under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian, providing penalties, and including effective date provisions

Sponsored by the House Agriculture (companion To Lsb 1917sv By Committee on Agriculture) Committee

Topics:Taxes

Same legislation: HSB 139, SSB 1183, SF 541, HF 670

Where it is now

  1. Done: IntroducedFebruary 7, 2023
  2. Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 7, 2023
  3. Done: House committeeFebruary 28, 2023
  4. Skipped: Passes the HouseContinued as HF 670
  5. Next: Senate committee
  6. Next: Passes the Senate
  7. Next: To the Governor
  8. Next: Signed into law

Became HF 670 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to HF 670 What’s a funnel?

What changed before it passed The bill as introduced compared with the version both chambers passed.

Amendments · 2

2 adopted · 0 failed. Newest first.

  • S-3163Strike everything · filed April 19, 2023 by Sen. Dan Zumbach (R)
    AI summary This amendment replaces the entire bill and establishes new definitions and rules for veterinary medicine. It defines animal massage and clarifies that it does not include medical treatments like acupuncture or surgery, while also creating an exception that allows people performing animal massage to practice without a veterinary license. Additionally, it defines different levels of supervision for veterinary staff and requires veterinarians to have a client-patient relationship with an animal before providing treatment, except in emergencies. Its wording →
    Amends this SF 541 to CONFORM to HF 670
    Adopted
    April 24, 2023
  • H-1212 · filed April 12, 2023 by
    Page 3, by striking lines 25 through 29 and inserting “permit. The rules may provide for the testing of , and revocation or suspension of certificates issued to veterinary assistants individuals who apply to be issued a… (4 changes)
    Adopted
    April 12, 2023