So we had a lot of veterans that were advocates for that. You know, the VA was pushing back. They didn't want to embrace it. Finally, legislation was passed forcing [the VA's] hand where they had to do that [pair veterans with service dogs]. And it's had a very positive impact. We also, my first year in office, signed Senate Bill 388 to authorize emergency service vehicles to transport injured police canines to a … (04:38–04:42)
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