SB714Introduced in the Senate
Relating generally to practice of veterinary medicine
Introduced by Patricia Rucker, District 16
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
The purpose of this bill is to change the scope of practice and requirements to practice as a veterinarian, veterinary technician, and certified animal euthanasia technician in the state; to change temporary permitting requirements of a veterinarian and veterinary technician; and to increase certain criminal penalties.
Where it stands
To House Government Organization
March 2, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Passed Senate (Roll No. 258) · February 27, 2026
33
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
34 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Trenton Barnhart | 9 | Yes |
| Ryan Weld | 1 | Yes |
| Laura Wakim Chapman | 1 | Yes |
| Charles Clements | 2 | Yes |
| Chris Rose | 2 | Yes |
| Mike Azinger | 3 | Yes |
| Eric Tarr | 4 | Absent |
| Amy Nichole Grady | 4 | Yes |
| Mike Woelfel | 5 | Yes |
| Scott Fuller | 5 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
To Government Organization then Finance
Introduced in Senate
To Government Organization
Committee substitute reported, but first to Finance
To Finance
Reported do pass
Immediate consideration
Read 1st time
On 2nd reading
Read 2nd time
On 3rd reading
Read 3rd time
Passed Senate (Roll No. 258)
Ordered to House
House received Senate message
Introduced in House
To Government Organization
To House Government Organization
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