HB1705Introduced in the House
Convening a work group to study and recommend strategies to recruit, train, and retain large animal veterinarians.
Introduced by Tom Dent, District 013A
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Convening a work group to study and recommend strategies to recruit, train, and retain large animal veterinarians.
Where it stands
Effective date 7/27/2025.
April 21, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate 3rd Reading & Final Passage · April 8, 2025
49
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
49 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Marcus Riccelli | 003A | Yes |
| Leonard Christian | 004B | Yes |
| Bill Ramos | 005A | Yes |
| Keith Goehner | 012A | Yes |
| Paul Harris | 017B | Yes |
| Jessica Bateman | 022B | Yes |
| Mike Chapman | 024A | Yes |
| Tina Orwall | 033A | Yes |
| Emily Alvarado | 034A | Yes |
| Vandana Slatter | 048A | Yes |
Bill history
First reading, referred to Postsecondary Education & Workforce.
Public hearing in the House Committee on Postsecondary Education & Workforce at 1:30 PM.
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Postsecondary Education & Workforce at 1:30 PM.
PEW - Majority; do pass.
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
Floor amendment
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 96; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 1.
First reading, referred to Higher Education & Workforce Development.
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development at 1:30 PM.
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development at 1:30 PM.
HEWD - Majority; do pass.
And refer to Ways & Means.
On motion, referred to Rules Committee for second reading.
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0.
Speaker signed.
President signed.
Delivered to Governor.
Governor signed.
Chapter 86, 2025 Laws.
Effective date 7/27/2025.
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