Am. H.J.R. No. 2 Summary

• Proposes constitutional amendment to create Ohio Livestock Care Standards Board as Section 1 of Article XIV of Ohio Constitution, subject to voter approval on November 3, 2009

• Board comprises 13 members: agriculture department director (chair), 10 Governor-appointed members with Senate consent, 1 member appointed by Speaker of House, and 1 member appointed by Senate President; no more than 7 members may be from same political party

• Board granted exclusive authority to establish standards governing care and well-being of livestock and poultry, considering agricultural best management practices, biosecurity, disease prevention, food safety, and local food supply protection

• Agriculture department tasked with administering and enforcing Board-established standards; General Assembly retains authority to enact necessary laws regarding Board operations and member terms of service

• Takes effect immediately upon voter approval if majority votes in favor at November 3, 2009 general election