Tuesday, April 5, 2022
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/update-bill-increasing-veterinary-workforce-needs-help/
Please share this alert with Legislative Liaisons, Club Members, and
Responsible Dog Owners in Maine.
On February 15, the Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement
and Business unanimously voted in support of LD 1885, as amended, which seeks
to increase Maine’s veterinary workforce through updates to the state’s
Veterinary Medicine Loan Program. The program provides competitive,
need-based, forgivable loan for Maine students pursuing a career as a
veterinarian.
While, the final version of the committee bill is not yet available, it would
expand the state’s loan program to future practitioners of veterinary medicine
in specialties related to emergency and critical care (instead of exclusively
livestock) and ensure those who will work in underserved geographic areas in
the state would benefit. Changes made by the committee would increase the
number of annual loans available from two to a maximum of eight and increase
loans to $35,000 per year for up to four years.
The American Kennel Club (AKC) and the Maine Federation of Dog Clubs recognize
the serious shortage of veterinarians practicing in Maine. The inability to
secure veterinary care when needed negatively impacts the health and welfare of
all animals, including dogs.
WHAT YOU CAN DO: Maine’s legislative session is scheduled to end on April 20,
2022. If lawmakers do not understand LD 1885, as amended, is a priority for
residents, the bill may not advance before the deadline for passage.
Maine residents are encouraged to immediately email their state lawmakers
requesting funds for LD 1885, as amended, and its passage this session.
• Identify your state senator’s email by clicking on the first letter
of your town or city here.
• Identify your state representative’s email by searching for your town
or city here.
• In the subject line write, “Support and fund LD 1885, veterinarian
workforce”.
• Share your experience trying to get timely veterinary services in
Maine.
• Be certain to provide your name and address.
For more information on these or other legislative issues in Maine, contact
AKC’s Government Relations Department at 919-816-3720 or doglaw@xxxxxxx.
Stormy Hope
NAIATrust, Trustee
NAIATrust-CA on Facebook!
GSDCA Legislative Liaison to AKC
California Responsible Pet Owners
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