Arizona 56th Legislature - Second Regular Session Status: Passed Senate 1 R cosponsors

SB 1201 — veterinarian board; complaints; records; specialists

Last action — FAILED

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 56th Legislature - Second Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

120 added · 20 removed

Plain-language change summary

The changes to SB 1201 include adjustments to the composition of the veterinary board, specifically defining the number of members who are not veterinarians and clarifying the roles of specialists and certified veterinary technicians in handling complaints. Instead of having three members from the general public, the bill now specifies that only two will represent the public, while simplifying the language about the investigative authority of the board. These revisions aim to ensure more targeted expertise in addressing complaints and improving the oversight of veterinary practices, which could ultimately enhance the quality of care for animals.

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Fifty-sixth Legislature Natural Resources, Energy and Water Second Regular Session S.B.
Senate Engrossed veterinarian board;
1201 PROPOSED SENATE AMENDMENTS TO S.B.
complaints;
1201 (Reference to printed bill) Page 1, line 20, strike "Three FOUR" insert "Three" Line 21, strike "two THREE" insert "two" Line 22, strike "One member shall be a certified" insert "One member shall be a certified" Strike lines 23 through 25, insert:
records;
"veterinary technician who has held the designation for at least five years, is currently employed in the veterinary field in this state and has practiced and resided in this state for at least five years immediately" Line 26, strike "preceding appointment." Insert "preceding appointment." Amend title to conform THOMAS "T.J." SHOPE 12011104.docx 02/14/2024 11:04 AM S:
specialists State of Arizona Senate Fifty-sixth Legislature Second Regular Session SENATE BILL 1201 AN ACT AMENDING SECTIONS 32-2202 AND 32-2235, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES;
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RELATING TO VETERINARIANS.
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1201 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:
Section 1.
Section 32-2202, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended to read:
32-2202.
Board;
members;
appointment;
terms;
qualifications;
officers;
compensation A.
There shall be an THE Arizona state veterinary medical examining board IS ESTABLISHED consisting of nine members WHO ARE appointed by the governor pursuant to section 38-211.
B.
Each member shall serve for a term of four years.
A member shall not serve more than two full terms.
After notice and a hearing before the governor, a member of the board may be removed on a finding by the governor of continued neglect of duty, incompetence or unprofessional or dishonorable conduct.
The term of any member automatically ends on THE MEMBER'S written resignation submitted to the board or to the governor.
C.
Five members shall be licensed veterinarians who have an established practice location in this state or are employed by a university or a political subdivision of the THIS state and who have resided and practiced in the THIS state for at least five years immediately preceding appointment, no NOT more than three of whom shall be from the same veterinary college.
Three members shall not be veterinarians, two representing the general public and one representing the livestock industry.
One member shall be a certified veterinary technician who has held the designation for at least five years, is currently employed in the veterinary field in this state and has practiced and resided in this state for at least five years immediately preceding appointment.
Except as provided in subsection F of this section, a person who has been convicted of a violation of any provision of this chapter is ineligible for appointment.
D.
The board shall elect a chairman CHAIRPERSON and such other officers as it deems necessary.
The term of each officer shall be one year ending June 30, or until the officer's successor is elected and qualifies.
E.
Each member of the board shall receive compensation at a rate OF not exceeding one hundred dollars MORE THAN $100 for each day engaged in the service of the board.
F.
The governor may appoint a person to the board who has previously been sanctioned pursuant to section 32-2233, subsection B.
Sec.
2.
Section 32-2235, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended to read:
32-2235.
Complaints;
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definition A.
Any person may file a complaint against a licensee for a violation of this chapter.
Except as provided in subsection C OF THIS SECTION, complaints shall be submitted in proper form and signed by the complainant.
Each complaint shall be turned over to an appointed staff investigator who shall compile the written complaint and the written - 1 - S.B.
1201 response and may verify statements and any evidence submitted by the complainant and the respondent.
B.
If after completion of this preliminary investigation the staff investigator believes that there would not be a violation of this chapter if the allegations were proven to be true or if the complaint does not fall under the jurisdiction of the board, the board shall review the written information and investigative report at a scheduled board meeting, at which time the board may dismiss the complaint or proceed as otherwise authorized.
C.
A complaint may be anonymous if it is regarding either of the following:
1.
Substance abuse by a veterinarian or certified veterinary technician.
2.
A person committing the unlicensed practice of veterinary medicine.
D.
The board, on its own initiative and based on information from any source, may investigate any alleged violation of this chapter.
E.
EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN SUBSECTION F OF THIS SECTION, FOR A COMPLAINT IN WHICH THE DISCIPLINE IS NOT REPRESENTED ON THE BOARD, THE BOARD SHALL COMPILE A LIST OF SPECIALISTS AND A LIST OF CERTIFIED VETERINARY TECHNICIANS TO VOLUNTARILY ADVISE THE BOARD AND INVESTIGATIVE COMMITTEE PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION.
IF A COMPLAINT IS AGAINST:
1.
A SPECIALIST FOR THE TREATMENT OF A DOMESTIC ANIMAL, THE BOARD SHALL REQUEST CONSULTATION FROM A SPECIALIST ON THE LIST FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF THE MATTER OF THE COMPLAINT.
THE CONSULTING SPECIALIST SHALL HAVE THE SAME DISCIPLINE AS THE SPECIALIST THAT IS THE SUBJECT OF THE COMPLAINT, IF AVAILABLE.
2.
A CERTIFIED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN, THE BOARD SHALL REQUEST CONSULTATION FROM A CERTIFIED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN ON THE LIST FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF THE MATTER OF THE COMPLAINT, IF AVAILABLE.
F.
SUBSECTION E OF THIS SECTION DOES NOT APPLY IF IT WOULD UNREASONABLY DELAY A BOARD OR INVESTIGATIVE COMMITTEE ACTION.
G.
THE SPECIALIST OR CERTIFIED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN, AS APPLICABLE, WHO ADVISES THE BOARD PURSUANT TO SUBSECTION E OF THIS SECTION SHALL:
1.
APPEAR EITHER IN PERSON OR ELECTRONICALLY AT AN INVESTIGATIVE HEARING OR A MEETING BEFORE THE BOARD ON THE MATTER OF THE COMPLAINT.
2.
SUBMIT A FORMAL RECOMMENDATION ON THE MATTER OF THE COMPLAINT TO THE BOARD.
H.
THE BOARD SHALL NOTIFY A COMPLAINANT IN ITS INITIAL CONTACT WITH THE COMPLAINANT THAT DURING AN INVESTIGATIVE HEARING OR MEETING BEFORE THE BOARD THE VETERINARIAN MAY BE REPRESENTED BY AN ATTORNEY AND THE COMPLAINANT MAY BRING AN ATTORNEY TO THE HEARING OR MEETING.
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1201 I.
THE BOARD SHALL RELEASE TO THE OWNER OF A DOMESTIC ANIMAL ALL OF THE ANIMAL'S MEDICAL RECORDS THAT THE BOARD RECEIVES FROM THE PERSON WHO IS THE SUBJECT OF THE COMPLAINT.
J.
FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS SECTION, "DOMESTIC ANIMAL" MEANS A MAMMAL, BIRD, REPTILE OR AMPHIBIAN THAT IS NOT REGULATED BY TITLE 3 AND THAT IS KEPT PRIMARILY AS A PET OR COMPANION OR THAT IS BRED TO BE A PET OR COMPANION.
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3.
Retention of members Notwithstanding section 32-2202, Arizona Revised Statutes, as amended by this act, all persons serving as members of the Arizona state veterinary medical examining board on the effective date of this act may continue to serve until the expiration of their normal terms.
The governor shall make all subsequent appointments as prescribed by statute.
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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 91 not signed on · 17 voted No

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Not signed on (91)

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Votes

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Failed 10 Yea · 18 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 1802
Unaffiliated 4400
Republican 5600
Total 101802
% of votes cast 33%60%0%7%
How each member voted (30)
Member Party Vote
Anna Hernandez — Yea
Anthony Kern — Nay
Christine Marsh — Nay
Juan Mendez — Nay
Justine Wadsack — Nay
Ken Bennett — Yea
Sine Kerr — Yea
Sonny Borrelli — Yea
Brian Fernandez Democrat Nay
Catherine Miranda Democrat Nay
Denise “Mitzi” Epstein Democrat Nay
Eva Burch Democrat Yea
Eva Diaz Democrat Not Voting
Flavio Bravo Democrat Nay
Lela Alston Democrat Nay
Priya Sundareshan Democrat Nay
Rosanna Gabaldón Democrat Nay
Sally Ann Gonzales Democrat Not Voting
Theresa Hatathlie Democrat Nay
David C. Farnsworth Republican Nay
David Gowan Republican Nay
Frank Carroll Republican Yea
J.D. Mesnard Republican Yea
Jake Hoffman Republican Nay
Janae Shamp Republican Nay
John Kavanagh Republican Nay
Shawnna Bolick Republican Yea
Thomas "T.J." Shope Republican Yea
Warren Petersen Republican Nay
Wendy Rogers Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 1201?
SB 1201 is sponsored by John Kavanagh (Republican) and Amish Shah.
What is the current status of SB 1201?
This bill died with 56th Legislature - Second Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” 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.
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