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MI HR0168

Resolution

Status

Introduced

10/15/2009

Primary Sponsor

Richard LeBlanc

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Origin

House of Representatives

95th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Urges Congress to adopt the Humane and Optimal Restoration and Sustainability of Equines (H.O.R.S.E.) Act to regulate horse transport and processing.

  • Requires horses with identification designations (lip tattoos or microchips) be checked against a national do-not-slaughter list before processing.

  • Mandates that horse euthanasia at processing facilities use quick, painless, and stress-free methods approved by the American Veterinary Medical Association and American Association of Equine Practitioners.

  • Aims to protect horse owners' rights and tighten regulations for equines transported to processing plants in Mexico and Canada, with increased border enforcement.

  • Directs transmission of the resolution to the President of the United States Senate, Speaker of the House, and Michigan's congressional delegation.

Legislative Description

A resolution to memorialize Congress to adopt the Humane and Optimal Restoration and Sustainability of Equines Act.

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Last Action

Referred To Committee On Agriculture

10/15/2009

Committee Referrals

Agriculture10/15/2009

Full Bill Text

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