HB0063

The amendment adds language to protect animals used primarily for rodeos and related events from local policies that might otherwise restrict their use.

The amendment adds a provision that prevents counties, cities, and towns from making rules about puppy mills and animal hoarders.

The amendment adds a new clause that prevents cities and towns from making rules about licensing for circuses and carnivals.

The amendment changes the bill to add a new category of animals that are primarily used for rodeo events or competitive sports, exempting them from local policies.

The amendment removes a specific line from the bill, which originally aimed to restrict local policies on animal use.

The amendment adds specific activities such as search and rescue, military operations, and law enforcement to the list of uses for animals that local governments cannot regulate.

The amendment removes specific text from the bill that relates to counties, cities, and towns' policies on animal use.