SB 1199 Arizona Senate · 57th Legislature - Second Regular Session

veterinary medical examining board; continuation

SB 1199 sets a specific end date for Arizona's State Veterinary Medical Examining Board, terminating its operations on July 1, 2034. The bill also repeals related laws on January 1, 2035, ensuring the board's functions end with a clear timeline. This affects veterinary professionals and practices regulated by the board, as its oversight will conclude by 2034. The legislation is procedural, establishing a defined duration for the board's existence rather than changing regulatory standards.

Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

Jan 2026

Senate Passage

Feb 2026

House Passage

Jun 2026

Governor

Introduced Jan 20, 2026 Last action Jun 9, 2026

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What changed between versions

House Engrossed Version (06/09/2026) → Senate Engrossed Version (02/26/2026) · 4 edits · Feb 26, 2026

MODERATE

The bill completely pivoted from protecting the Salt River horse herd to terminating the Arizona State Veterinary Medical Examining Board. The original text, which established legal protections for wild horses and mandated genetic studies, was entirely removed. The new text repeals the existing board and sets a specific end date for its operations.

Scope change

The bill's scope changed from wildlife management and horse protection to the administrative dissolution of a state professional licensing board.

SCOPE

All provisions protecting the Salt River horse herd, including bans on harassment, killing, or unauthorized interference with the horses, were deleted.

REQUIREMENT

Requirements for the Department of Agriculture to conduct independent genetic assessments and enter into management agreements with private entities were removed.

TIMELINE

A new provision was added stating that the Arizona State Veterinary Medical Examining Board will terminate on July 1, 2034.

ENFORCEMENT

New text was added to repeal the existing sections governing the veterinary board and related chapters in the state statutes.

Floor votes · Senate Feb 26, 2026 · House Jun 9, 2026

How they voted

25–2

Passed · 3 other

Total votes 30

Feb 26, 2026

D Democratic13

12 Yea 1

92% Yea

R Republican17

13 Yea 2 Nay 2

76% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

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Committee

Amendments

Jun 9, 2026

Lower · Passed

PASSED

lower

May 5, 2026

Lower · Passed

DPA

lower

Mar 23, 2026

Lower · Passed

DPA/SE

lower

Feb 26, 2026

Upper · Passed

PASSED

upper

Jan 27, 2026

Upper · Passed

upper

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors