BILL · 1995–96 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1144

HB 1144: Veterinary practice

Amending the veterinary practice act to include implanting of electronic identification devices.

Summary

  • The implanting of an electronic device for the purpose of establishing the positive identification of animals is included within the scope of practice of veterinary medicine. Public fish and wildlife agencies may also implant microchips for identification of fish and wildlife.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SHB 1144), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 317, Laws of 1995
  1. IntroducedJan 16, 1995
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseFeb 22, 1995
  4. Passed SenateApr 10, 1995
  5. Governor
  6. LawMay 11, 1995
Prime sponsor
Phil Dyer (R-5)
Introduced
January 16, 1995 in the House
Last action
May 11, 1995
Session law
Chapter 317, Laws of 1995
Versions
HB 1144, SHB 1144

Sponsors

Votes

House · Final Passage

February 22, 1995
Version voted on: SHB 1144
97 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat35001
Republican62000
How each member voted

Yea (97)

Excused (1)

Senate · Final Passage

April 10, 1995
Version voted on: SHB 1144
44 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 5 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat22003
Republican22002
How each member voted

House · Final Passage

April 20, 1995
Version voted on: SHB 1144
96 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat35001
Republican61001
How each member voted

Yea (96)

Excused (2)

History

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HB 1144 in other sessions

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