Bill Progress

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.

Other Attachments

1 Veterinary Practitioners Act, 2023.pdf
Title: The Veterinary Practitioners Act, 2024
Author: Parliament of the Republic of Uganda
2 CFI of the Veterinary Practitioners Bill, 2023.pdf
Title: Certificate of Financial Implication of the Veterinary Practitioners Bill, 2023
Author: Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development.
3 AAIF1-23-Report on the Veterinary Practitioners Bill, 2023.pdf
Title: Report on the Veterinary Practitioners Bill, 2023
Author: Parliamentary Committee on Agriculture, Animal Industries and Fisheries

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

Start

20/06/2023

First Reading/Committee

Bill is still at First Reading, the first reading being the first stage of a Bill passage through the Floor of Parliament and is usually a formality, it takes place without debate, and the first reading of a Bill can occur anytime in a parliamentary session.

20/08/2023

Second Reading

Bill is in the second stage. The second reading is the first opportunity for MPs to debate the main principles of the Bill. It usually takes place up to 45 days after the first reading. Once second reading is complete the Bill proceeds to committee stage where each clause (part) and any amendments (proposals for change) to the Bill may be debated.

20/08/2023

30/08/2023

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.

07/02/2024

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.

07/02/2024

14/05/2024

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.

End

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

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