VETERINARY MED-SUNSET EXT Senate SponsorsSen. Antonio Munoz House Sponsors(Rep. Angelo Saviano-Dan Brady) 7/22/2003SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 93-0281 5 ILCS 80/4.14from Ch. 127, par. 1904.145 ILCS 80/4.24Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act. Extends the repeal of the Veterinary Medicine and Surgery Practice Act of 1994 to January 1, 2014. Effective immediately.House Amendment No. 1 Adds reference to:225 ILCS 37/16225 ILCS 115/2from Ch. 111, par. 7002225 ILCS 115/3from Ch. 111, par. 7003225 ILCS 115/4from Ch. 111, par. 7004225 ILCS 115/5from Ch. 111, par. 7005225 ILCS 115/8from Ch. 111, par. 7008225 ILCS 115/8.1from Ch. 111, par. 7008.1225 ILCS 115/11from Ch. 111, par. 7011225 ILCS 115/12from Ch. 111, par. 7012225 ILCS 115/15from Ch. 111, par. 7015225 ILCS 115/24.1225 ILCS 115/25from Ch. 111, par. 7025225 ILCS 115/25.19 new225 ILCS 115/9 rep.225 ILCS 605/2from Ch. 8, par. 302320 ILCS 20/2from Ch. 23, par. 6602410 ILCS 620/3.21from Ch. 56 1/2, par. 503.21510 ILCS 70/2.01h510 ILCS 72/5745 ILCS 49/60Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Veterinary Medicine and Surgery Practice Act of 1994. Changes the short title of the Act to the Veterinary Medicine and Surgery Practice Act of 2004. Makes changes to provisions concerning definitions, exemptions from the application of the Act, unlawful practice, qualifications, applicants for licensure from non-approved veterinary schools, temporary permits, expiration and renewal of a license, and disciplinary actions. Changes references to veterinary technicians to certified veterinary technicians. Changes references to approved programs of veterinary medicine and surgery to accredited college of veterinary medicine. Adds failing to report a case of suspected aggravated cruelty, torture, or animal fighting to the grounds for discipline under the Act. Provides that nothing in the Act exempts a licensee from the mandatory reporting requirements regarding suspected acts of aggravated cruelty, torture, and animal fighting. Makes other changes. Amends various other Acts to change references to the Veterinary Medicine and Surgery Practice Act of 1994 to the Veterinary Medicine and Surgery Practice Act of 2004. Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act to provide for the repeal of the Veterinary Medicine and Surgery Practice Act of 2004 on January 1, 2014. Effective December 31, 2003.House Amendment No. 3 Replaces the exemption for an owner of a companion animal caring or treating his or her animal with an exemption for an owner of an animal, or an agent of the owner acting with the owner's approval, in caring for, training, or treating an animal belonging to the owner, so long as that individual or agent does not represent himself or herself as a veterinarian or use any title associated with the practice of veterinary medicine or surgery or diagnose, prescribe drugs, or perform surgery. Adds an exemption for an individual providing equine dentistry services requested by a veterinarian licensed to practice in this State, an owner, or an owner's agent. 2/18/2003SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Antonio Munoz 2/18/2003SenateFirst Reading 2/18/2003SenateReferred to Rules 2/19/2003SenateAssigned to Licensed Activities 2/28/2003SenatePostponed - Licensed Activities 3/13/2003SenateDo Pass Licensed Activities; 009-000-000 3/13/2003SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 18, 2003 3/21/2003SenateSecond Reading 3/21/2003SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 24, 2003 3/24/2003SenateThird Reading - Passed; 056-000-000 3/25/2003HouseArrived in House 3/25/2003HousePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading 3/26/2003HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Angelo Saviano 3/26/2003HouseFirst Reading 3/26/2003HouseReferred to Rules Committee 3/31/2003HouseAssigned to Registration and Regulation Committee 4/16/2003HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Registration and Regulation Committee 4/16/2003HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Registration and Regulation Committee; by Voice Vote 4/16/2003HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Registration and Regulation Committee; 015-000-000 4/16/2003HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 5/7/2003HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Angelo Saviano 5/7/2003HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee 5/13/2003HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 003-000-000 5/13/2003HouseHouse Amendment No. 3 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Angelo Saviano 5/13/2003HouseHouse Amendment No. 3 Referred to Rules Committee 5/14/2003HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 5/14/2003HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Withdrawn by Rep. Angelo Saviano 5/14/2003HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate 5/14/2003HouseHouse Amendment No. 3 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 003-002-000 5/15/2003HouseHouse Amendment No. 3 Adopted by Voice Vote 5/15/2003HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 5/16/2003HouseCommittee/3rd Reading Deadline Extended-Rule 9(b); May 23, 2003 5/20/2003HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Brady 5/20/2003HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 115-000-000 5/21/2003SenateSecretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 01,03 5/21/2003SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 01,03 - May 22, 2003. 5/21/2003SenateHouse Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Antonio Munoz 5/21/2003SenateHouse Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules 5/21/2003SenateHouse Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Antonio Munoz 5/21/2003SenateHouse Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules 5/22/2003SenateHouse Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Licensed Activities 5/22/2003SenateHouse Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Licensed Activities 5/23/2003SenateHouse Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Be Adopted Licensed Activities; 008-000-000 5/23/2003SenateHouse Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Be Adopted Licensed Activities; 008-000-000 5/29/2003SenateHouse Amendment No. 1 Senate Concurs 058-000-000 5/29/2003SenateHouse Amendment No. 3 Senate Concurs 058-000-000 5/29/2003SenatePassed Both Houses 6/27/2003SenateSent to the Governor 7/22/2003SenateGovernor Approved 7/22/2003SenateEffective Date December 31, 2003 7/22/2003SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 93-0281