2023-2024 Regular Session • Tennessee Legislature
SB1957: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39; Title 43; Title 44; Title 53; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to veterinarians.
Legislative Summary
As enacted, establishes a process for a licensed veterinarian to report suspected animal cruelty in violation of certain criminal laws and testify in a judicial or administrative proceeding concerning the care of the animal without being subject to criminal or civil liability. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 43; Title 44; Title 53; Title 63 and Title 68.
Bill History
1/24/2024
Filed for introduction
Senate
1/25/2024
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Senate
1/29/2024
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee
Senate
2/14/2024
Placed on Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee calendar for 2/21/2024
Senate
2/21/2024
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
Senate
2/27/2024
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 2/29/2024
Senate
2/28/2024
Sponsor(s) Added.
Senate
2/29/2024
Companion House Bill substituted
Senate
3/1/2024
Sponsor(s) Added.
Senate
3/26/2024
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 584
Roll Call Votes
SENATE ENERGY, AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
2/21/2024
6
Yea
1
Nay
1
Not Voting
0
Absent
Result: PASSED
Status Information
Current Status
Passed(3/26/2024)
Chamber
Senate
Sine DiePrior Session
Sponsors
Republican: 4
Democrat: 1
Primary Sponsor
Ferrell Haile
Republican