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CT HB05416
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2014
Primary Sponsor
Environment Committee
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AI Summary
- Establishes a Livestock Care Standards Advisory Council consisting of 14 members including the Commissioner of Agriculture (chair), state veterinarian, and 12 appointed members representing beef industry, veterinarians, universities, slaughter industry, livestock dealers, farm operators, equine professionals, animal welfare organizations, and agricultural education
- Members serve three-year terms with a maximum of two consecutive terms and receive no compensation; requires a quorum of eight members to conduct business
- Council must meet at least once per calendar year with first meeting within 90 days of the effective date (October 1, 2014)
- Duties include reviewing state livestock care and handling laws, submitting policy and legislative recommendations to the Commissioner of Agriculture, and making recommendations on regulating tethering or confining of gestating sows
- Council shall consider overall livestock health and welfare, agricultural best practices, biosecurity, disease prevention, food safety, local food supply protection, and humane transport and slaughter practices in its review
Legislative Description
An Act Establishing A Livestock Care Standards Advisory Council.
Last Action
File Number 466
4/9/2014
Committee Referrals
Environment2/27/2014
Full Bill Text
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