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SB 968 North Carolina Senate · 2025-2026 Session

NCSU to Study Creation of New Vet School.

This bill directs the North Carolina State University Board of Trustees to study the feasibility of creating a new college of veterinary medicine at a different institution within the state. The study must evaluate the need for veterinarians, particularly those specializing in large animals, and analyze the costs and benefits of establishing the program. The board is required to submit its findings to the Joint Legislative Education Oversight Committee by March 15, 2027, and the state will provide $300,000 to fund this research. The legislation becomes effective on July 1, 2026.
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 30, 2026 Last action May 5, 2026
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Filed → Edition 1 · 3 edits
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The bill underwent a procedural update from its initial filing status to the first official edition, reflecting its progression through the legislative process. The document was renumbered with a new bill identifier (S968-v-1) and updated with the specific date it was referred to the Senate Rules and Operations committee. These changes are administrative and confirm the bill is now formally under committee review.
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The bill header was updated to reflect the official committee referral date (May 4, 2026) and the specific Rules and Operations committee.

The internal document tracking number was changed from a draft code (DRS45516-MTa-202) to the official bill version identifier (S968-v-1).

The 'Filed' date (Apr 30, 2026) and the 'Principal Clerk' signature block were removed as the bill moved to the next procedural stage.

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May 5, 2026
Committee
Re-ref Com On Appropriations/Base Budget
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May 4, 2026
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Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
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Apr 30, 2026
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Filed
upper
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