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.

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2026-06a ~ LAC 46LXXXV.309 & 807 – Temporary Registrations

• [06-04-26] — Board discussed and voted on amendments to sections 309 & 807 to establish a clearer and more streamlined process for out of state veterinarians and veterinary technicians to register with the Board and practice veterinary medicine in the state of Louisiana during a Governor-declared emergency, while strengthening the Board’s ability to efficiently and effectively ensure practitioner competency. [Meeting Minutes – 06/04/26; Minutes will be published once ratified at the Aug. 6 meeting.]
• [06-09-26] — Notice of Intent and Fiscal & Economic Impact Statements submitted to Legislative Fiscal Office for review.
• [07-07-26] — Legislative Fiscal Office approved Fiscal & Economic Impact Statements.
• [07-08-26] — First Report submitted to Senate and House Legislative Oversight Committees on Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture, and Rural Development.
• [07-08-26] — Notice of Intent submitted to the Governor’s Office for review.
• [07-10-26] — Notice of Intent removed from Louisiana Register‘s publication queue for July edition.
• [08-06-26] — Notice of Intent is scheduled for re-review by the Board at August 6, 2026 meeting following feedback from the Governor’s Office.

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2026-06e ~ LAC 46LXXXV.816, 1401, 1403, 1405, 1409, & 1423 – Various Rules Related to Disciplinary Proceedings by the Board

• [06-04-26] — Board discussed and voted on amendments to sections 816, 1401, 1403, 1405, 1409, & 1423. These amendments include technical revisions to agency names with no substantive changes being made to these rules. [Meeting Minutes – 06/04/26; Minutes will be published once ratified at the Aug. 6 meeting.]
• [06-11-26] — Notice of Intent and Fiscal & Economic Impact Statements submitted to Legislative Fiscal Office for review.
• [07-07-26] — Legislative Fiscal Office approved Fiscal & Economic Impact Statements.
• [07-08-26] — First Report submitted to Senate and House Legislative Oversight Committees on Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture, and Rural Development.
• [07-08-26] — Notice of Intent submitted to the Governor’s Office for review.
• [07-08-26] — Notice of Intent submitted for publication in 2026 Louisiana Register, Volume 52, July edition.
• [07-20-26] — Notice of Intent published in 2026 Louisiana Register, Volume 52, July edition. [View Notice of Intent]
• [07-21-26] — Submission of written comments related to this rule proposal will be accepted only from July 21, 2026 to August 9, 2026.
• [08-09-26] — Deadline for submission of written comments to Board. See instructions for submitting comments in Notice of Intent.
• [08-10-26] — Summary Report submitted to Senate and House Legislative Oversight Committees on Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture, and Rural Development.

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2026-06d ~ LAC 46LXXXV.1219, 1221, & Various Chapter 14 Rules (Repromulgation)

• [06-04-26] — Board discussed Rules 1219, 1221, 1407, 1411, 1413, 1415, 1417, 1419, 1421, & 1425 and intends to notify public with the repromulgation of these rules as is. The historical notes shall be updated to reflect this rule review activity. [Meeting Minutes – 06/04/26; Minutes will be published once ratified at the Aug. 6 meeting.]
• [06-11-26] — Final Rule submitted to the Louisiana Register with repromulgation request.
• [09-20-26] — Final Rule to be repromulgated in 2026 Louisiana Register, Volume 52, September edition. [View Final Rule]

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2026-06c ~ LAC 46LXXXV.1223 & 1225 – Various Rules Related to CAETs

• [06-04-26] — Board discussed and voted on amendments to sections 1223 & 1225. These amendments make technical, organizational, and clarifying revisions, including updating agency references, statutory citations, and regulatory terminology to reflect current law and governmental structure. The amendments do not create new regulatory requirements or alter the substantive responsibilities of Certified Animal Euthanasia Technicians or Lead Certified Animal Euthanasia Technicians. [Meeting Minutes – 06/04/26; Minutes will be published once ratified at the Aug. 6 meeting.]
• [06-10-26] — Notice of Intent and Fiscal & Economic Impact Statements submitted to Legislative Fiscal Office for review.
• [07-07-26] — Legislative Fiscal Office approved Fiscal & Economic Impact Statements.
• [07-08-26] — First Report submitted to Senate and House Legislative Oversight Committees on Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture, and Rural Development.
• [07-08-26] — Notice of Intent submitted to the Governor’s Office for review.
• [07-08-26] — Notice of Intent submitted for promulgation in 2026 Louisiana Register, Volume 52, July edition.
• [07-20-26] — Notice of Intent published in 2026 Louisiana Register, Volume 52, July edition. [View Notice of Intent]
• [07-21-26] — Submission of written comments related to this rule proposal will be accepted only from July 21, 2026 to August 9, 2026.
• [08-09-26] — Deadline for submission of written comments to Board. See instructions for submitting comments in Notice of Intent.
• [08-10-26] — Summary Report submitted to Senate and House Legislative Oversight Committees on Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture, and Rural Development.