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NV SB342

NV SB342
Enacts provisions relating to veterinary medicine. (BDR 34-1012)


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Introduced
03/20/2023
In Committee
06/03/2023
Crossed Over
06/01/2023
Passed
06/08/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/15/2023

Introduced Session

82nd Legislature (2023)

Bill Summary

AN ACT relating to veterinary medicine; revising provisions relating to certain requirements for participants in a program administered by the Nevada Office of the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education; requiring the Office to enter into certain contracts and implement certain programs relating to veterinary medicine; making appropriations; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.

AI Summary

This bill enacts provisions relating to veterinary medicine. It amends existing law to exempt participants who receive a stipend to earn a doctor of veterinary medicine degree from the requirement to complete a practice obligation in a health professional shortage area or medically underserved area. The bill also appropriates $8 million from the State General Fund to the Nevada Office of the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education to contract with Utah State University to provide stipends for the out-of-state tuition of 70 Nevada residents earning a veterinary medicine degree. Additionally, the bill appropriates funds for a Program Officer I position to assist the Nevada Office in implementing this program.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Education

Sponsors (13)

Last Action

Chapter 445. (on 06/15/2023)

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