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MO HB1391

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/24/2014

Primary Sponsor

Tom Hurst

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Guarantees the right to conduct and participate in rodeos in Missouri, prohibiting any law, ordinance, or rule from banning rodeos in the state.

  • Allows reasonable restrictions on rodeos regarding time, place, and manner consistent with other similar events.

  • Explicitly prohibits horse tripping during rodeos, defined as roping or using wire, pole, stick, or other objects to intentionally trip or cause equine animals to fall.

  • Grants rodeo promoters authority to establish fees, set rules for specific events, and determine qualifications and procedures for participation.

  • Exempts the bill from overriding protections under chapter 267 (animal protection laws).

Legislative Description

Guarantees the right to conduct and participate in rodeos in this state

Last Action

Public Hearing Held (S)

4/9/2014

Committee Referrals

Rules2/12/2014
Emerging Issues in Agriculture1/22/2014

Full Bill Text

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