Tuesday, April 26, 2022
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/update-bill-increasing-veterinary-workforce-passes-moves-governors-desk/
Please share this alert with Legislative Liaisons, Club Members, and
Responsible Dog Owners in Maine.
Maine residents, your voice has been heard! The American Kennel Club (AKC) and
the Maine Federation of Dog Clubs are pleased that amended LD 1885 has been
passed and will now go to Governor Mills’ desk for consideration. Thank you
for your advocacy, and to Representative Jessica Fay for sponsoring the bill!
Prior to passage, the bill was amended by the Joint Appropriations Committee to:
• Increase the funding from $25,000 per year to $35,000 per year over
four years for each Veterinary Medicine Loan; and
• Add one loan specifically for a veterinarian providing critical and
emergency services.
AKC and the Maine Federation 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. For
these reasons, both AKC and the Maine Federation will strongly encourage the
Governor to sign amended LD 1885.
WHAT YOU CAN DO TODAY:
Using this contact form, share your experience trying to get timely veterinary
services in Maine and your support for LD 1885 with Governor Mills on this. Be
certain to reference LD 1885 in the comment box.
AKC Government Relations (GR) will continue to provide updates on LD 1885 as
developments warrant. For more information on these or other legislative issues
in Maine, contact AKC GR 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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