HB3977Introduced in the House
State veterinarian; certain qualifications; effective date.
Introduced by Trey Caldwell, District 63
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
State veterinarian; certain qualifications; effective date.
Where it stands
Approved by Governor 05/11/2026
May 11, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate: THIRD READING · May 5, 2026
40
Yes
5
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
48 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Micheal Bergstrom | 1 | Yes |
| Ally Seifried | 2 | Yes |
| Julie McIntosh | 3 | Yes |
| Tom Woods | 4 | Yes |
| George Burns | 5 | Yes |
| David Bullard | 6 | Yes |
| Warren Hamilton | 7 | Yes |
| Bryan Logan | 8 | Absent |
| Avery Frix | 9 | Yes |
| Bill Coleman | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading
Authored by Representative Caldwell (Trey)
Second Reading referred to Energy and Natural Resources Oversight
Referred to Agriculture
Policy recommendation to the Energy and Natural Resources Oversight committee; Do Pass Agriculture
Authored by Senator Woods (principal Senate author)
CR; Do Pass Energy and Natural Resources Oversight Committee
General Order
Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 90 Nays: 0
Referred for engrossment
Engrossed, signed, to Senate
First Reading
Second Reading referred to Agriculture and Wildlife
Reported Do Pass Agriculture and Wildlife committee; CR filed
Placed on General Order
General Order, Considered
Measure passed: Ayes: 40 Nays: 5
Engrossed measure signed, returned to House
Referred for enrollment
Enrolled, signed, to Senate
Enrolled measure signed, returned to House
Sent to Governor
Approved by Governor 05/11/2026
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