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House approves Equine Resources resolution after failed amendment on 'enforcement' language
Summary
The Utah House passed HJR7, urging Congress not to preempt states on horse processing and disposal; an amendment adding 'enforcement' language was debated and ruled to fail before the resolution passed 51–14.
The Utah House on Jan. 30 debated HJR7, an Equine Resources joint resolution urging Congress to allow states discretion over the transport and processing of surplus domestic horses, and ultimately approved the resolution 51–14.
Representative (sponsor) introduced the resolution, saying federal actions have limited state options since U.S. processing plants closed in 2007 and that states need authority to address abandoned or surplus horses humanely. During floor debate,…
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