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.