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Legislative Issues of Interest to Horse Rescues
On this page is information and updates about legislation and laws pertaining to horse rescues, particularly in the State of New Mexico. We will try to keep it as up to date as possible.
Senate Bill 458: By a vote of 60-0, SB458, the Animal Sheltering Services Act, passed the House of Representatives on Thursday March 15. See full details on the Animal Protection Voters blog. Info posted March 17, 2007.
Governor Richardson Announces 10-Point Animal Protection Package. Click here for details.
2007 New Mexico Legislative Session Bills regarding to animal welfare:
Senate Bill 559: an act relating to animal welfare; creating the commission on the welfare of animals; setting forth powers and duties of the commission; making an appropriation.
Senate Bill 368: an act to the tourism department making an appropriation to promote wild-horse tourism.
Senate Bill 10: an act relating to animals, prohibit cock fighting. This isn't exactly horse related, but is related to the NM animal cruelty laws. This bill was amended (Senate Bill 10 / a). UPDATE ON THIS BILL: Governor Richardson Signs Bill into Law
Santa Fe, NM – March 12, 2007 – Today Governor Bill Richardson signed Senate Bill (SB) 10, making cockfighting a crime in the state of New Mexico. According to the new law, those participating in cockfighting can be charged with a petty-misdemeanor on the first offense, a misdemeanor on the second offense, and a fourth-degree felony on the third and subsequent offenses.
“This is a landmark event in the history of New Mexico as we become the 49th state to make cockfighting a criminal act. After decades of debate in the State Legislature, the voices of the vast majority of New Mexicans who support a ban on cockfighting have finally been heard,” said Lisa Jennings, executive director of Animal Protection Voters. “Cockfighting is cruelty to animals. New Mexico has made it clear that it does not tolerate intentionally maiming and killing animals for fun and gambling entertainment, and we are grateful to Governor Richardson, Senator Garcia and the Legislature for their support.” Since the late 1980s, states have only been successful at banning cockfighting through citizen initiatives rather than through state legislatures. Reprinted from Animal Protection Voters (APV). For the full article, click here.
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