Friday, March 12, 2010
Lawmakers Consider Stray Horses
KENTUCKY....
Lawmakers in a state that bills itself as the horse capital of the world are considering legislation aimed at helping property owners deal with strays. One measure, the Kentucky Senate voted 36-0 to pass, establishes a protocol for landowners to follow to adopt or sell abandoned horses. Republican state Rep. Dwight Butler said he sponsored the legislation because of a growing number of horses being abandoned by people who can’t afford to feed them. A separate bill being considered would develop regional centers to care for abused, neglected and unwanted horses. The House passed that bill 98-0 last month.
Lawmakers in a state that bills itself as the horse capital of the world are considering legislation aimed at helping property owners deal with strays. One measure, the Kentucky Senate voted 36-0 to pass, establishes a protocol for landowners to follow to adopt or sell abandoned horses. Republican state Rep. Dwight Butler said he sponsored the legislation because of a growing number of horses being abandoned by people who can’t afford to feed them. A separate bill being considered would develop regional centers to care for abused, neglected and unwanted horses. The House passed that bill 98-0 last month.
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