SF 473: Relating to livestock health, by providing for the livestock health advisory council and livestock disease research fund

What it does

BACKGROUND. This bill amends provisions in Code chapter 267 which establishes and provides for the administration of the livestock health advisory council (council) which meets twice each year and provides recommendations to the Iowa state university of science and technology’s college of veterinary medicine (college). The board includes members appointed by organizations of livestock producers (member organizations), including cattle, swine, sheep, poultry, and milk. One member is a practicing member of the Iowa veterinary medical association.

House subcommittee · named March 22, 2023

• Rep. Austin Harris (R) · austin.harris@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Charles Isenhart (D)
• Rep. Derek Wulf (R) · derek.wulf@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 7 for, 0 against

For: Iowa Board of Regents; Iowa Department of Agriculture & Land Stewardship; Iowa Pork Producers Association; Iowa State Dairy Association; Iowa Turkey Federation; Iowa Veterinary Medical Association; North Central Poultry Association

In plain words

1. March 1, 2023Filed in the Senate
2. March 1, 2023Approved by the Senate committee
3. March 21, 2023Passed the Senate, 49–0
4. March 21, 2023Arrived in the House
5. March 22, 2023House subcommittee named: Harris, Isenhart and Wulf
6. March 27, 2023Subcommittee recommended passing it
7. March 29, 2023Approved by the House committee
8. April 4, 2023Passed the House, 97–0
9. April 28, 2023Sent to the Governor
10. April 28, 2023Signed into law