Object of the Bill
The object ofthis Bill is to repeal and replace the Veterinary Surgeons Act, Cap. 277; to provide an institutional framework for regulation of veterinary practice by providing for the training, registration and licensing of veterinary professionals and veterinary para-professionals; to improve on the quality of veterinary services and coverage; to strengthen the capacity of training institutions and improve training of veterinary practitioners; to remove obsolete provisions and to revise fines for offences committed under the Act.
Bill Document
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Veterinary Practitioners Act, 2023.pdf
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CFI of the Veterinary Practitioners Bill, 2023.pdf
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AAIF1-23-Report on the Veterinary Practitioners Bill, 2023.pdf
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The Veterinary Practitioners Bill, 2023
Sponsored By Hon. Frank Kagyigyi Tumwebaze (Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries)
Committee: The Committee on Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries
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First Reading/Committee
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Second Reading
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Third Reading
Parliament is passing the Bill. The third reading is the final chance for the Members of Parliament to debate the contents of a Bill. Here debate on the Bill is usually short and limited to what is actually in the Bill rather than, as at the second reading, what might have been included.
Presentation/Waiting Assent
The Bill is now awaiting the Presidents assent, a crucial step in its journey. When the Floor of Parliament has passed a Bill, it is presented to the President, who carefully reviews it, considering its implications and ensuring it aligns with the governments policies and the Constitution. The Presidents assent is the final step in the Bills journey, marking its transition from a proposed law to an enacted one, underscoring this decisions importance in the legislative process.
Assented by President
At this crucial point, the Bill has transformed into an Act of Parliament, marking a significant milestone in its journey. However, it requires the Presidents assent before it can be enacted into law. As a formal agreement by the State, this act of consent represents the final step in the Bills process, underlining the vital role that the President plays in the legislative process and the importance of checks and balances in our democratic system.
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Bill passed on 14/05/2024
At this crucial point, the Bill has transformed into an Act of Parliament, marking a significant milestone in its journey. However, it requires the Presidents assent before it can be enacted into law. As a formal agreement by the State, this act of consent represents the final step in the Bills process, underlining the vital role that the President plays in the legislative process and the importance of checks and balances in our democratic system.
Bill Withdrawn on 01/01/1970