Anthrax Outbreak Protocol
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Bill Summary - 25LSO-0412 Bill No.: HB0090 Effective: 1/1/2026 LSO No.: 25LSO-0412 Enrolled Act No.: HEA No. 0054 Chapter No.: 109 Prime Sponsor: Davis Catch Title: Anthrax outbreak protocol. Has Report: Yes Subject: Requires the Wyoming Livestock Board to establish a notification protocol regarding anthrax outbreaks. Summary/Major Elements: This bill requires the Wyoming Livestock Board to establish a notification protocol to inform livestock producers, veterinarians, brand inspectors and other agencies with jurisdiction or authority regarding anthrax outbreaks. The bill requires the Wyoming Livestock Board to report to the Joint Agriculture, State and Public Lands and Water Resources Interim Committee on the status of the standard notification protocol regarding anthrax. Comments: Requires a report. Section 1 of the act has a delayed effective date of January 1, 2026. The above summary is not an official publication of the Wyoming Legislature and is not an official statement of legislative intent. While the Legislative Service Office endeavored to provide accurate information in this summary, it should not be relied upon as a comprehensive abstract of the bill.
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R · H26
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker explains that the amendment simply changes language from 'non-negative' to 'positive' to ensure it applies specifically to Anthrax rather than Brucellosis.
D · H45
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the bill because existing state veterinarians and livestock boards already have a more in-depth process for handling anthrax outbreaks, making this legislation unnecessary.
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The amendment removes specific language about definitions and certain requirements related to anthrax outbreaks from the bill.
The amendment proposes to remove a specific line from the bill's first page.
The amendment changes the term 'non-negative' to 'positive' in several places related to anthrax testing and protocol.
The amendment changes the requirement for developing a protocol to only apply when there is a positive anthrax test result.