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ID S1344

ID S1344
Adds to existing law to establish a loan repayment program for rural veterinarians who treat large animals.


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Introduced
02/23/2022
In Committee
02/24/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/31/2022

Introduced Session

2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

RURAL VETERINARIANS LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM -- Adds to existing law to establish a loan repayment program for rural veterinarians who treat large animals.

AI Summary

This bill adds a new chapter to existing Idaho law to establish the Rural Veterinarians Loan Repayment Program. The program provides grants to rural veterinarians who dedicate at least 50% of their practice to treating food and production animals in rural areas. The grants can be used to repay qualified veterinary education debt, up to $25,000 per year and $75,000 over three years. The program is administered by the Idaho Department of Agriculture and funded through legislative appropriations, federal funds, and donations. The bill also creates a review board to oversee the grant application and award process.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Justice

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

State Affairs Committee (S)

Last Action

Senate Agricultural Affairs Committee (08:00 3/3/2022 Room WW53) (on 03/03/2022)

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