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ID SJM104
JM
AI Summary
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Urges Congress to oppose federal legislation that would prohibit the possession, shipment, transport, purchase, sale, delivery, or receipt of horses intended for human consumption
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Calls for Congress to discontinue appropriation bill language enacted since fiscal year 2008 that prohibits federal funding for horse inspection and USDA rules allowing user-fee inspection systems
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Argues that the closure of all U.S. horse processing facilities since 2007 has eliminated salvage value for horses, reduced market values, and increased abandoned and starving animals
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Cites concerns that rescue organizations cannot adopt all unwanted horses, estimates basic horse care costs at approximately $1,825 annually, and notes 105,000 surplus horses were processed in 2006
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Directs the Secretary of the Senate to forward copies of the memorial to the President, Congress leadership, and Idaho's congressional delegation
Legislative Description
Stating findings of the Legislature and urging Congress to oppose federal legislation that interferes with a state's ability to direct the transport or processing of horses and encouraging Congress to discontinue language in the yearly appropriations bills that has effectively ended processing of horses in the United States.
HORSES
Last Action
To Secretary of State
3/29/2010