These regulatory projects have been proposed and approved by the Board to begin the rulemaking process. The status of each project in the rulemaking process is recorded in this section. Inquiries related to these rulemaking projects should be directed to the Executive Director of the Board at director@lsbvm.org. The rulemaking review process from Notice of Intent to a promulgated Final Rule can take 6 to 12 months [R.S. 49:968(H)(1)]. The Louisiana Register publishes more details in its APA Guide and Rulemaking Timetables, which gives a list of various actions and steps that must be completed through the entire rulemaking process.

2023-01  ~  LAC 46LXXXV.301.801.1201 – Repeal of Letters of Reference Requirement for Applications

• [02-02-23] — Board voted to approve promulgation of rule amendments in compliance with LA R.S. 49:956. [Meeting Minutes – 02/02/23]
• [02-08-23] — Notice of Intent and Fiscal & Economic Impact Statements submitted to Legislative Fiscal Office for review.
• [02-28-23] — Legislative Fiscal Office approved fiscal and economic impact statement.
• [05-12-23] — Occupational Licensing Review Commission (OLRC) approved continuation of promulgation process.
• [05-16-23] — First Report submitted to Senate and House Legislative Oversight Committees on Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture, and Rural Development.
• [05-16-23] — Notice of Intent submitted for publication in 2023 Louisiana Register, Volume 49, June edition.
• [06-20-23] — Notice of Intent published in 2023 Louisiana Register, Volume 49, June edition.
• [06-21-23] — Period starts for submission of written public comment related to this rule proposal.
• [07-11-23] — Deadline for submission of written comments to Board.*See instructions for submitting comments in Notice of Intent. Written comments will only be accepted from 6/21 to 7/11.
• [XX-XX-XX] — NO PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED — * As there were no requests for a public hearing in accordance with §953.A(2)(b)(i), the Board will NOT hold a public hearing and will move forward with the rulemaking process.
• [07-12-23] — Summary Report submitted to Senate and House Legislative Oversight Committees on Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture, and Rural Development.
• [10-26-23] — Final Rule to be reviewed by OLRC at its October 26, 2023 meeting.
• [10-26-23] — OLRC approved Final Rule for continuation of promulgation process. [Meeting Minutes – 10-26-23]
• [12-20-23] — Final Rule published in 2023 Louisiana Register, Volume 49, December edition – effective 07/01/24.

2022-03  ~  LAC 46LXXXV.100.105 – Petition for Rule Modification

• [12-01-22] — Board voted to approve promulgation of rule amendments in compliance with LA R.S. 49:956. [Meeting Minutes – 12/01/22]
• [12-16-22] — Notice of Intent and Fiscal & Economic Impact Statements submitted to Legislative Fiscal Office for review.
• [01-05-23] — Legislative Fiscal Office approved fiscal and economic impact statement.
• [01-19-23] — Notice of Intent scheduled for review by Occupational Licensing Review Commission (OLRC).
• [01-19-23] — OLRC approved continuation of promulgation process.
• [01-20-23] — First Report submitted to Senate and House Legislative Oversight Committees on Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture, and Rural Development.
• [02-20-23] — Notice of Intent published in 2023 Louisiana Register, Volume 49, February edition.
• [03-13-23] — Deadline for submission of written comments to Board.*See instructions for submitting comments in Notice of Intent. Written comments are only accepted from 2/21 to 3/13.
• [XX-XX-XX] — Public Hearing Will NOT Be Held — As there were no formal requests for a public hearing, pursuant to §953.A(2)(b)(i) there will be NO public hearing scheduled for oral presentation or argument regarding this proposed Notice of Intent.  * In accordance with §953.A(2)(b)(i), the Public Hearing for oral presentation or argument will be granted if requested within twenty days (by March 13th, 2023) after publication of the rule by twenty-five persons, by a governmental subdivision or agency, by an association having not less than twenty-five members, or by a committee of either house of the legislature to which the proposed rule change has been referred under the provisions of R.S. 49:968. The Public Hearing will not be held if these conditions are not met. Notification will be made on this page and via email after March 13th if the public hearing is to be held.
• [03-16-23] — Summary Report submitted to Senate and House Legislative Oversight Committees on Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture, and Rural Development.
• [05-12-23] — Final Rule to be reviewed by OLRC at its May 12, 2023 meeting.
• [05-12-23] — OLRC approved Final Rule for continuation of promulgation process.
• [08-20-23] — Final Rule to be published in 2023 Louisiana Register, Volume 49, August edition – effective 08/20/23.

2022-02  ~  LAC 46LXXXV.1101-1123.1031.307.700.702.714 – Preceptorship Requirement for DVM Licensure

• [08-04-22] — Board voted to discontinue preceptorship program as a requirement for DVM licensure. [Meeting Minutes – 08/04/22].
• [11-03-22] — Notice of Intent submitted to Occupational Licensing Review Commission (OLRC).
• [11-03-22] — OLRC approved continuation of promulgation process.
• [11-04-22] — Notice of Intent and Fiscal & Economic Impact Statements submitted to Legislative Fiscal Office for review.
• [12-08-22] — Legislative Fiscal Office approved fiscal and economic impact statement.
• [12-08-22] — First Report submitted to Senate and House Legislative Oversight Committees on Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture, and Rural Development.
• [12-20-22] — Notice of Intent scheduled for publication in 2022 Louisiana Register, Volume 48, December edition.
• [01-09-23] — Deadline for submission of written comments to Board.*See instructions for submitting comments in Notice of Intent. Written comments are only accepted from Dec. 20th to Jan. 9th.
• [XX-XX-XX] — No Public Hearing scheduled — As there were no formal requests for a public hearing, pursuant to §953.A(2)(b)(i) there will be NO public hearing scheduled for oral presentation or argument regarding this proposed Notice of Intent.  * In accordance with §953.A(2)(b)(i), the Public Hearing for oral presentation or argument will be granted if requested within twenty days (by January 9th, 2023) after publication of the rule by twenty-five persons, by a governmental subdivision or agency, by an association having not less than twenty-five members, or by a committee of either house of the legislature to which the proposed rule change has been referred under the provisions of R.S. 49:968. The Public Hearing will not be held if these conditions are not met. Notification will be made on this page and via email after January 9th if the public hearing is to be held.
• [02-13-23] — Summary Report submitted to Senate and House Legislative Oversight Committees on Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture, and Rural Development.
• [03-15-23] — Final Rule approved by Occupational Licensing Review Commission (OLRC).
• [04-20-23] — Final Rule published in 2023 Louisiana Register, Volume 49, April edition – effective 04/20/23.