WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT ON VIRGINIA BILL
We have a bill pending in the Virginia legislature that needs supporters. As you know, much of our work is directed at determining the state of equine welfare so that we can dispel propaganda about the effect of laws and provide the truth. At present there are five states that provide this information and we are working on getting more.
All you have to do is reply to ewa@equinewelfarealliance.org with an email saying your organization supports the legislation. If you do not belong to an organization but know an organization that may be interested in supporting this effort, please pass this on.
Kindest Regards,
John Holland
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Report on cruelty to equines. Requires localities to submit annually a report to the State Veterinarian detailing the number of persons who have violated the animal cruelty statute with respect to equine animals as well as the nature of each violation and the penalty imposed in each instance.
http://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?ses=151&typ=bil&val=hb1464