Iowa 90th General Assembly Status: Introduced

SSB1038 — A bill for an act providing for the conduct of licensed veterinarians when involved in certain legal matters involving the alleged mistreatment of animals, including by providing for immunity from administrative, civil, or criminal liability when acting in good faith; providing for administrative, civil, or criminal liability when not acting in good faith; and making penalties applicable.

Last action — Introduced, placed on calendar. S.J. 350.

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 90th General Assembly. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

A bill for an act providing for the conduct of licensed veterinarians when involved in certain legal matters involving the alleged mistreatment of animals, including by providing for immunity from administrative, civil, or criminal liability when acting in good faith; providing for administrative, civil, or criminal liability when not acting in good faith; and making penalties applicable.

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Action History

  1. Placed on calendar under unfinished business. S.J. 611.

  2. Committee report, recommending passage. S.J. 207.

  3. Subcommittee recommends passage. [].

  4. Subcommittee Meeting: 01/25/2024 10:30AM Room G15.

  5. Subcommittee: Dawson, Bisignano, and Driscoll. S.J. 99.

  6. * * * * * END OF 2023 ACTIONS * * * * *

  7. Referred to State Government. S.J. 1091.

  8. Placed on calendar under unfinished business. S.J. 721.

  9. Read first time, attached to SF 316. S.J. 539.

  10. Message from House. S.J. 539.

  11. Immediate message. H.J. 539.

  12. Passed House, yeas 97, nays 1. H.J. 536.

  13. Fiscal note.

  14. Introduced, placed on calendar. H.J. 432.

  15. Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 472.

  16. Committee report, recommending passage. H.J. 428.

  17. Subcommittee recommends passage. Vote Total: 3-0.

  18. Subcommittee Meeting: 02/23/2023 8:30AM RM 304.

  19. Subcommittee: Bergan, Matson and Wulf. H.J. 382.

  20. Introduced, referred to State Government. H.J. 378.

  21. Committee report approving bill, renumbered as SF 316.

  22. Subcommittee recommends passage. [].

  23. Subcommittee Meeting: 02/07/2023 9:30AM Room 315.

  24. Subcommittee: Dawson, Bisignano, and Driscoll.

  25. Introduced, referred to State Government.

  26. * * * * * END OF 2023 ACTIONS * * * * *

  27. Referred to State Government. S.J. 1091.

  28. Placed on calendar under unfinished business. S.J. 721.

  29. Attached to HF 472. S.J. 539.

  30. Fiscal note.

  31. Committee report, approving bill. S.J. 353.

  32. Introduced, placed on calendar. S.J. 350.

Sponsors

  • COMMITTEE ON STATE GOVERNMENT · Primary

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • COMMITTEE ON STATE GOVERNMENT

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (149)

149 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SSB1038 do?
A bill for an act providing for the conduct of licensed veterinarians when involved in certain legal matters involving the alleged mistreatment of animals, including by providing for immunity from administrative, civil, or criminal liability when acting in good faith; providing for administrative, civil, or criminal liability when not acting in good faith; and making penalties applicable.
Who sponsors SSB1038?
SSB1038 is sponsored by COMMITTEE ON STATE GOVERNMENT.
What is the current status of SSB1038?
This bill died with 90th General Assembly. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SSB1038?
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