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Introduced February 6, 2025

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2025 Regular Session

AN ACT relating to a veterinary medicine program at Murray State University.

Amend KRS 164.295 to permit Murray State University to offer doctor's degrees required for professional practice and licensure in veterinary medicine.

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This bill would allow Murray State University to offer a doctoral degree in veterinary medicine, which is the degree required to become a licensed veterinarian. Currently, state law limits the types of doctoral degrees Murray State can offer, and this change would create a specific exception for veterinary medicine programs. Who it may affect: students pursuing a career in veterinary medicine, rural Kentuckians who rely on veterinarians for livestock and agricultural needs, and Murray State University faculty and administration.

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Legislative History

Feb 6, 2025 · Senate
Introduced In Senate
Feb 6, 2025 · Senate
To Committee On Committees (S)
Feb 11, 2025 · Senate
To Education (S)

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Jason Howell

Senator · Senate District 01

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Julie Raque Adams

Senator · Senate District 36

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Gary Boswell

Senator · Senate District 08

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Danny Carroll

Senator · Senate District 02

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Matthew Deneen

Senator · Senate District 10

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Stephen Meredith

Senator · Senate District 05

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Robert Mills

Senator · Senate District 04

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Mike Nemes

Senator · Senate District 38

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Steve Rawlings

Senator · Senate District 11

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Craig Richardson

Senator · Senate District 03

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Brandon Storm

Senator · Senate District 21

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Reginald Thomas

Senator · Senate District 13

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Lindsey Tichenor

Senator · Senate District 06

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Robin Webb

Senator · Senate District 18

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David Yates

Senator · Senate District 037

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