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HJ0008 • 2009

Equine resources.

A JOINT RESOLUTION urging Congress to oppose federal legislation that interferes with a state's ability to direct the transport or processing of horses.

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This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor
Representative Wallis
Last action
2009-03-03
Official status
enrolled
Effective date
Not listed

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Bill History

  1. 2009-03-03 Governor

    Governor Signed HEJR No. 0002

  2. 2009-02-27 Senate

    S President Signed HEJR No. 0002

  3. 2009-02-27 House

    H Speaker Signed HEJR No. 0002

  4. 2009-02-26 LSO

    Assigned Number HEJR No. 0002

  5. 2009-02-26 Senate

    S Passed 3rd Reading

  6. 2009-02-25 Senate

    S Passed 2nd Reading

  7. 2009-02-24 Senate

    S Passed CoW

  8. 2009-02-18 Senate

    S Placed on General File

  9. 2009-02-18 Senate

    S05 Recommended Do Pass

  10. 2009-02-10 Senate

    S Introduced and Referred to S05

  11. 2009-02-10 Senate

    S Received for Introduction

  12. 2009-02-10 House

    H Passed 3rd Reading

  13. 2009-02-09 House

    H Passed 2nd Reading

  14. 2009-02-06 House

    H Passed CoW

  15. 2009-01-29 House

    H Placed on General File

  16. 2009-01-29 House

    H05 Recommended Do Pass

  17. 2009-01-19 House

    H Introduced and Referred to H05

  18. 2009-01-16 House

    H Received for Introduction

  19. 2009-01-15 LSO

    Bill Number Assigned

Official Summary Text

Bill No.: <billno> Drafter: <drafterinit>

Bill No.:
HJ0008
Drafter:

DJL

LSO No.:
09LSO-0395
Effective Date:

Enrolled Act No.:
HEJR0002

Chapter No.:
N/A

Prime Sponsor:
Representative
Wallis

Catch Title:
Equine
resources.

Subject:
Opposing
federal legislation which interferes with a state's ability to direct the
transport or processing of horses.

Summary/Major Elements:

This resolution recognizes
federal efforts to prohibit the shipping, transportation and processing of
horses and other equines.

It further recognizes the
effects of those activities, increasing the number of abandoned and starving
animals and the negative economic impact.

It urges Congress to oppose
federal legislation that interferes with a state's ability to direct the
transportation or processing of horses.

Current Bill Text

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WORKING DRAFT

ORIGINAL HOUSE

JOINT RESOLUTION
NO.
0008

ENROLLED JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 2, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

SIXTIETH LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF
WYOMING
2009 GENERAL SESSION

A JOINT RESOLUTION urging Congress to oppose federal legislation that interferes with a state's ability to direct the transport or processing of horses.

WHEREAS, the processing of horses has become a controversial and emotional issue and has resulted in the closing of all horse processing facilities throughout the
United States
; and

WHEREAS, federal legislation was introduced to amend the 1970 Horse Protection Act to prohibit the shipping, transporting, moving, delivering, receiving, possessing, purchasing, selling or donation of horses and other equines for processing and other purposes; and

WHEREAS, the loss of secondary markets has severely impacted the livestock industry by eliminating the salvage value of horses and has significantly reduced the market value of all horses; and

WHEREAS, prohibitions regarding the processing of horses have resulted in significant increases in abandoned and starving animals and have had significant economic impact on the entire equine industry; and

WHEREAS, the increase in unwanted or unusable horses has overwhelmed private animal welfare agencies and the public's ability to care for surplus domestic horses; and

WHEREAS, the annual number of unwanted or unusable surplus domestic horses is estimated to be one hundred thousand (100,000), compounding annually; and

WHEREAS, issues related to the humane handling and slaughter of surplus domestic horses are best addressed by proper regulations and inspection and not by banning or exporting the issue; and

WHEREAS, state agriculture and rural leaders recognize the necessity and benefit of a state's ability to direct the transport and processing of horses.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF
WYOMING
:

Section 1.

That Congress is urged to oppose federal legislation that interferes with a state's ability to direct the transport or processing of horses.

Section 2.

That the Secretary of State of Wyoming transmit copies of this resolution to the President of the United States, President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives of the United States Congress and the members of the Wyoming Congressional delegation.

(END)

Speaker of the House

President of the Senate

Governor

TIME APPROVED: _________

DATE APPROVED: _________

I hereby certify that this act originated in the House.

Chief Clerk

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