Rabies vaccinations; surcharge thereon. (HB2295)

Introduced By

Sen. Jennifer McClellan (D-Richmond) with support from co-patrons Del. Ward Armstrong (D-Martinsville), Del. Al Eisenberg (D-Arlington), Del. David Englin (D-Alexandria), Del. Frank Hall (D-Richmond), and Del. Algie Howell (D-Norfolk)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Description

Surcharge on rabies vaccinations. Requires veterinarians to collect a $3 surcharge on each administered rabies vaccination and remit the money to the local treasurer. The funds raised pursuant to the surcharge shall be deposited in a fund to reimburse providers of low-cost and pro bono sterilization services. Read the Bill »

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Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

DateAction
01/09/2007Committee
01/09/2007Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/07 074239402
01/09/2007Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources
01/18/2007Assigned ACNRsub: Agriculture (Orrock)