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SB 5621 - 2001-02
Allowing certain health practitioners specializing in the treatment of animals to operate independently of veterinarians.
Revised for 1st Substitute: Authorizing animal massage.
Sponsors: Rasmussen, Sheahan, Shin, Roach, Constantine, Patterson, Prentice, Thibaudeau, Kohl-Welles
Companion Bill: HB 1724
Bill History

2001 REGULAR SESSION

Jan 29
First reading, referred to Agriculture & International Trade. (View Original Bill)
Feb 22
AG - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (View 1st Substitute) (Majority Report)
Feb 23
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Mar 5
Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
Mar 10
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Mar 12
1st substitute bill substituted (AG 01). (View 1st Substitute)
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 47; nays, 1; absent, 1; excused, 0. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE HOUSE

Mar 15
First reading, referred to Agriculture & Ecology.
Mar 29
AGEC - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (Majority Report)
Mar 30
Referred to Appropriations.
Apr 2
APP - Majority; do pass with amendments(s) by Agriculture & Ecology. (Majority Report)
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Apr 4
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Apr 10
Committee amendment adopted as amended.
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 95; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 3. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE SENATE

Apr 17
Senate concurred in House amendments.
Passed final passage; yeas, 46; nays, 3; absent, 0; excused, 0. (View Roll Calls)
Apr 18
President signed.

IN THE HOUSE

Apr 18
Speaker signed.

OTHER THAN LEGISLATIVE ACTION

Apr 20
Delivered to Governor. (View Bill as Passed Legislature)
May 14
Governor signed.
Chapter 297, 2001 Laws. (View Session Law)
Effective date 7/22/2001.
Available Documents
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Fiscal Note
Amendments
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