Please Note: The following summaries of legislation enacted during the 2004 Legislative Session were prepared by the Legal Services Division Staff for internal use by the Legislative Service Office.

This report is not an official publication of the Wyoming Legislature and does not purport to be an official statement of legislative intent concerning any measure enacted by the Legislature.

The bill summaries contained in this report were prepared as an aid to locating enacted legislation and as a brief recap of the major provisions of each bill. While the information provided in these summaries is accurate, the summaries are not intended as a detailed abstract and reference should be made to the enacted bills for more complete information.

Bill No.: HB0054 Drafter: MQ

LSO No.: 04LSO-0338.E1 Effective Date: 3/15/2004

Enrolled Act No.: HEA0074

Chapter No.: 122

Prime Sponsor: Representative Luthi

Catch Title: Brucellosis-funding.

Subject: Provides funding for brucellosis testing, supplies and equipment.

Summary/Major Elements:

· Appropriates funds from the general fund to the livestock board for costs related to testing for brucellosis in Wyoming.

· Provides for compensation on a per head basis.

· Provides for payment to be paid monthly to accredited veterinarians performing the required brucellosis testing upon submitting notarized invoices.

Comments:

At the time this bill summary was prepared, final action on the bill in both houses was not completed. If there are any changes to the final bill, an updated bill summary for this bill will be provided.