SB 545-FN (2024): Establishing a committee to study the scope and role of veterinary technicians.

SB 545-FN (2024)

Establishing a committee to study the scope and role of veterinary technicians.

• Status: Signed into law
• Term: 2023-2024
• House committee: Environment and Agriculture
• Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
• Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
• Chapter law: 304

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2024 and referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 13, 2024. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2024-1101s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2024-1101s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 21, 2024, changing the text of the bill. On March 21, 2024 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 28, 2024 and was referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 16, 2024, with 5 people signed in online: 5 in support. The committee met in executive session on April 16, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2024-1492h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2024-1492h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 2, 2024, changing the text of the bill. On May 2, 2024 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 30, 2024 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Kevin Avard. The bill was enrolled on June 13, 2024 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 26, 2024, making it Chapter 304 of the session laws. It took effect on July 26, 2024.

Sponsors

• Sen. Suzanne Prentiss (D - SD5) (prime sponsor)
• Sen. Donovan Fenton (D - SD10)
• Sen. David Watters (D - SD4)
• Sen. Cindy Rosenwald (D - SD13)
• Sen. Rebecca Perkins Kwoka (D - SD21)
• Sen. Rebecca Whitley (D - SD15)
• Sen. Daniel Innis (R - SD7)
• Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20)
• Rep. Corinne Morse (D - Graf 9)
• Rep. Jared Sullivan (D - Graf 2)

Hearings and Sessions

• February 13, 2024, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 103
• April 16, 2024, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 301-303
• April 16, 2024, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 301-303

Votes

• March 21, 2024, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2024-1101s — voice vote, passed
• May 2, 2024, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2024-1492h — voice vote, passed
• May 30, 2024, Senate: Concur with the House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

From the General Court

• Bill text
• Bill status page
• Docket
• SC 7
• SC 11
• HC 17, page 8