Category: Laws & Rules
AVMA-backed xylazine language advances in House
The AVMA is reporting that the House Energy and Commerce Committee passed the SUPPORT Act – a legislative package aimed to address the growing...
July 21, 2023
New version of I-9 form takes effect August 1
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today a new Form I-9, which has been streamlined and shortened, that employers should use beginning Aug. 1,...
July 21, 2023
Bang Bangs, It’s Dead!
Dr. Amber Itle Washington State Veterinarian USDA declares the “win” against brucellosis, 69 years after the initiation of the U.S. Brucellosis Eradication Program. All...
July 21, 2023
Call to Action – Tell VBOG you OPPOSE the vet tech apprenticeship
Background In May 2022, the Veterinary Board of Governors (VBOG) voted to endorse a proposed apprenticeship program as a pathway to become Licensed Veterinary...
April 14, 2023
New health equity rules being written for veterinarians and veterinary technicians
The Veterinary Board of Governors (VBOG) has drafted language to consider adopting health equity continuing education (CE) model rules. The language complies with Substitute Senate...
April 7, 2023
Combat illegal xylazine while protecting veterinary access
The AVMA is urging Congress to pass the Combating Illicit Xylazine Act, which would provide harsher penalties for trafficking illicit xylazine while maintaining current...
April 7, 2023
The Wrap Act gets thrown in the trash – but not before WSVMA makes an impact
The Wrap Act, legislation that would have overhauled the state’s recycling system, was tossed in the trash bin last week. The House and Senate...
March 17, 2023
Ask Congress to strengthen dog importation standards
The AVMA is asking Congress to pass the Healthy Dog Importation Act, which strengthens dog importation requirements and provides the U.S. Department of Agriculture...
March 3, 2023
WRAP ACT continues to put supply of animal drugs at risk
The Wrap Act recycling and waste bill continues to wind its’ way through the Legislature, and with it the requirement to review packaging of...
February 10, 2023