This bill establishes a committee to study the scope and practice of veterinary technicians. The committee will consist of one member of the Senate, appointed by the president of the Senate, and three members of the House of Representatives, with two from the House Environment and Agriculture Committee and one from the House Executive Departments and Administration Committee, appointed by the Speaker of the House. The duties of the committee include examining the current scope of practice for veterinary technicians, exploring additional practice opportunities, particularly in large animal care, and considering the value of licensure for veterinary technicians in New Hampshire. The committee is to seek input from various stakeholders, including the New Hampshire Veterinary Medical Association, Veterinary Technician Association, Farm Bureau Federation, and the state veterinarian.

The committee is required to elect a chairperson from among its members, and the first meeting must be called by the Senate member within 45 days of the act's effective date. A quorum for the committee is three members. The committee must report its findings and any recommendations for proposed legislation to the president of the Senate, the Speaker of the House, the Senate clerk, the House clerk, the governor, and the state library by November 1, 2024. The act takes effect on July 26, 2024, as indicated by the approval and effective date at the end of the document. There are no insertions or deletions marked in the provided text, indicating that this bill does not modify existing law but rather introduces a new initiative.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 6:12