Tag Archives: horse slaughter
Change in Idaho animal cruelty law could reduce Ag department’s role
The Idaho Senate is set to vote on a change in the state’s animal cruelty law that would give local police the primary role in examining potential abuse to pets and companion animals, which would reduce investigations by the Idaho … Continue reading
Enhanced animal cruelty laws approved by Senate panel (video)
Proposed legislation to augment Idaho’s animal cruelty laws as well as define and penalize the torture and neglect of animals was approved by a Senate committee on Tuesday. Sen. Tim Corder, R-Mountain Home, is backing the proposed changes. He also … Continue reading
Senate approves memorial against federal horse slaughter regulation
The Idaho Senate approved a joint memorial urging Congress to give states more leeway in dealing with horse slaughter and the problem of surplus horses. The Senate passed the memorial, sponsored by Sen. Bert Brackett, R-Rogerson, on a voice vote. … Continue reading
Idaho Senator critical of proposed federal horse slaughter ban
The Idaho Senate is considering a memorial telling Congress not to impose new laws that could put more restrictions on horse slaughter. A similar plan failed in the Senate last year after passing the House. The federal legislation, proposed by … Continue reading