H1509Introduced in the House
Veterinarian Licensure by Endorsement
Introduced by Chad Johnson, District 22
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Revises requirements for licensure by endorsement as veterinarian.
Where it stands
Chapter No. 2026-79
May 13, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate: Third Reading RCS#23 · March 10, 2026
37
Yes
0
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
39 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Debbie Mayfield | 32 | Yes |
| LaVon Bracy Davis | 40 | Yes |
| Don Gaetz | 1 | Yes |
| Jay Trumbull | 2 | Yes |
| Corey Simon | 3 | Yes |
| Clay Yarborough | 4 | Yes |
| Tracie Davis | 5 | Yes |
| Jennifer Bradley | 6 | Yes |
| Tom Leek | 7 | Yes |
| Tommy Wright | 8 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed
1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
Referred to Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee
Referred to Commerce Committee
Now in Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee
Added to Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee agenda
Favorable by Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee
Reported out of Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee
Now in Commerce Committee
Added to Commerce Committee agenda
Favorable by Commerce Committee
Reported out of Commerce Committee
Bill released to House Calendar
Added to Second Reading Calendar
Bill added to Special Order Calendar (2/11/2026)
Read 2nd time
Added to Third Reading Calendar
Read 3rd time
Passed; YEAS 113, NAYS 0
In Messages
Referred to Rules
Received
Withdrawn from Rules
Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading
Substituted for SB 1708
Read 2nd time
Read 3rd time
Passed; YEAS 37 NAYS 0
In Messages
Ordered enrolled
Signed by Officers and presented to Governor
Approved by Governor
Chapter No. 2026-79
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