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Committee lays over bill to allow import of reindeer amid state chronic wasting disease concerns
Summary
The committee laid over House File 434, which would permit certain Minnesota facilities to import reindeer from accredited institutions; the DNR urged caution because of chronic wasting disease (CWD) concerns and recommended awaiting a validated live-animal CWD test.
The House Ag Finance and Policy Committee laid over House File 434 after testimony focused on animal welfare, genetic diversity and disease risk.
Chair Anderson introduced the measure on behalf of Representative Franson. The bill would allow specified Minnesota facilities to import reindeer from out‑of‑state institutions under certain accreditation conditions. Joan Hemker, founder and co‑owner of Hemker Park and Zoo, testified remotely in support and described the zoo’s…
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