304:1 Committee Established. There is established a committee to study the scope and practice of veterinary technicians.

304:2 Membership and Compensation.

I. The members of the committee shall be as follows:

(a) One member of the senate, appointed by the president of the senate.

(b) Three members of the house of representatives, 2 of whom shall be members of the house environment and agriculture committee and one of whom shall be a member of the house executive departments and administration committee, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.

II. Members of the committee shall receive mileage at the legislative rate when attending to the duties of the committee.

304:3 Duties.

I. The committee shall study the scope and role of veterinary technicians. The committee's study shall include, but not be limited to:

(a) The current scope of practice for veterinary technicians.

(b) Practice opportunities outside of the current scope that would benefit the system of animal care in New Hampshire, with a focus on large animal veterinary care.

(c) The licensure of veterinary technicians, particularly the value of licensure to enhancing large animal veterinary services in New Hampshire.

II. The committee shall seek input from, but not limited to, the following: New Hampshire Veterinary Medical Association; New Hampshire Veterinary Technician Association; New Hampshire Farm Bureau Federation; the office of professional licensure and certification; board of veterinary medicine; and the state veterinarian.

304:4 Chairperson; Quorum. The members of the study committee shall elect a chairperson from among the members. The first meeting of the committee shall be called by the senate member. The first meeting of the committee shall be held within 45 days of the effective date of this section. Three members of the committee shall constitute a quorum.

304:5 Report. The committee shall report its findings and any recommendations for proposed legislation to the president of the senate, the speaker of the house of representatives, the senate clerk, the house clerk, the governor, and the state library on or before November 1, 2024.

304:6 Effective Date. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

Approved: July 26, 2024

Effective Date: July 26, 2024

304:1 Committee Established. There is established a committee to study the scope and practice of veterinary technicians.

304:2 Membership and Compensation.

I. The members of the committee shall be as follows:

(a) One member of the senate, appointed by the president of the senate.

(b) Three members of the house of representatives, 2 of whom shall be members of the house environment and agriculture committee and one of whom shall be a member of the house executive departments and administration committee, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.

II. Members of the committee shall receive mileage at the legislative rate when attending to the duties of the committee.

304:3 Duties.

I. The committee shall study the scope and role of veterinary technicians. The committee's study shall include, but not be limited to:

(a) The current scope of practice for veterinary technicians.

(b) Practice opportunities outside of the current scope that would benefit the system of animal care in New Hampshire, with a focus on large animal veterinary care.

(c) The licensure of veterinary technicians, particularly the value of licensure to enhancing large animal veterinary services in New Hampshire.

II. The committee shall seek input from, but not limited to, the following: New Hampshire Veterinary Medical Association; New Hampshire Veterinary Technician Association; New Hampshire Farm Bureau Federation; the office of professional licensure and certification; board of veterinary medicine; and the state veterinarian.

304:4 Chairperson; Quorum. The members of the study committee shall elect a chairperson from among the members. The first meeting of the committee shall be called by the senate member. The first meeting of the committee shall be held within 45 days of the effective date of this section. Three members of the committee shall constitute a quorum.

304:5 Report. The committee shall report its findings and any recommendations for proposed legislation to the president of the senate, the speaker of the house of representatives, the senate clerk, the house clerk, the governor, and the state library on or before November 1, 2024.

304:6 Effective Date. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

Approved: July 26, 2024

Effective Date: July 26, 2024