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WA HB1705
Bill
Status
4/21/2025
Primary Sponsor
Tom Dent
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AI Summary
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Washington State University's division of governmental studies and services must convene a work group to study strategies for recruiting, training, and retaining large animal veterinarians in the state.
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The work group must submit a preliminary report by December 1, 2025, and a final report by June 30, 2026, with the work group expiring July 1, 2026.
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Members include representatives from the Department of Agriculture, Department of Health, WSU College of Veterinary Medicine, the state veterinarian, and organizations representing veterinarians, farmers, ranchers, and livestock producers.
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The work group must also include representatives from historically marginalized communities and a youth development program leader with agricultural experience.
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The act becomes null and void if specific funding is not provided in the omnibus appropriations act by June 30, 2025.
Legislative Description
Convening a work group to study and recommend strategies to recruit, train, and retain large animal veterinarians.
Last Action
Effective date 7/27/2025.
4/21/2025