HB2582

Establishing the developing veterinary medicine in rural Kansas program within the Kansas department of agriculture and providing financial assistance and support to certain veterinarians practicing in rural communities.

Introduced·1/28/26

Establishes a program to support veterinarians in rural Kansas, offering financial aid and requiring a four-year commitment.

The bill establishes the developing veterinary medicine in rural Kansas program within the Kansas department of agriculture. It provides financial assistance and support to veterinarians practicing in rural communities. The program offers awards of up to $100,000 per individual or the total of the individual's education debt balance, whichever is less, subject to appropriations. Recipients must commit to practicing in a rural community for four years. The program is administered by the Kansas department of agriculture in coordination with an advisory committee.

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Calendar

Feb 9

3:30 PM

House Agriculture and Natural Resources Hearing

History

Feb 19

House

House Stricken from Calendar by Rule 1507

Feb 16

House

House Committee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources

Feb 9

House

House Hearing: Monday, February 9, 2026, 3:30 PM Room 112-N