First District State Senator Jason Howell and Eighth District State Representative Walker Thomas say the Murray State University Vet School proposal has momentum in the Kentucky General Assembly.
Senator Howell, who chairs the Senate Agriculture Committee, says he is continuing to watch House Bill 400 that clears the way for a veterinary school to be built at Murray State University. He said the first part of the bill changes the language in state law to allow Murray State to have that level of school and the second part involves funding.
click to download audioEighth District State Representative Walker Thomas, who serves on the House Agriculture Committee, says he was glad to see House Bill 400 pass the agriculture committee after the discussion turned toward what instruction model Murray State is proposing.
click to download audioSenator Howell said it is time to do something to address the shortage of large animal vets in the state.
click to download audioThe Murray State Vet School Bill was sent to the floor of the Kentucky House of Representatives Wednesday and will soon be debated. If the legislation is passed by the Kentucky House, the bill will be referred to the Senate Agriculture Committee for debate.
