Farm Protection Legislation Overview
This is a summary of current farm protection legislation that is either passed, pending or failed prepared by the Animal Agriculture Alliance.
This is a summary of current farm protection legislation that is either passed, pending or failed prepared by the Animal Agriculture Alliance.
Agriculture Must Collaborate to Educate Voters November 9, 2010 – The Animal Agriculture Alliance is disappointed that yet another state has fallen victim to legislation introduced by animal rights extremists. Despite opposition from 103 of the state’s 116 districts, an expensive campaign to regulate dog breeders in Missouri led by the Humane Society of the…
Dear Mr. McGrory: Nearly 30 years ago, animal rights activists tried to control Massachusetts agriculture with a ballot initiative campaign. Voters then were insightful enough to deny them 71% to 29%. Today, they’re back with Question 3 – which will have the major impact of raising food costs for Massachusetts families, not helping animals. While some may be able to afford…
Summit Asks: What’s Next for Animal Agriculture Legislation and Regulation? Officials from the State Department, Lobbyists and Hill Staffers to present at Alliance Stakeholders Summit May 1, 2014 –The Animal Agriculture Alliance announced today that its upcoming 13th annual Stakeholders Summit will include several sessions featuring influential government officials, lobbyists and the staff for prominent…
Alliance Helps Rural Legislators Understand Challenges Facing Agriculture January 20, 2011 – Last week, Animal Agriculture Alliance Executive Vice President Kay Johnson Smith warned elected agriculture and rural leaders from across North America about the threats to animal agriculture at the 10th Annual State Legislative Agriculture Chairs Summit, held in Fort McDowell, Ariz. Johnson Smith served…
2013 Kicks off with More Misleading Antimeat Campaigns Popular Food Network Shows and State Legislatures Most Recent Venues January 18, 2013 – The role of meat and other animal products in Americans’ diets continues to come under fire, with activist organizations’ continued efforts to push for the introduction of meatless meals in the home,…
Stakes are High for Issue 2 Ohio legislation Ohio voters will influence the future of animal agriculture in their state on November 3. Issue 2 calls for the creation of a 13-member Livestock Care Standards Board that would include Ohio’s agriculture director, family farmers, veterinarians, a representative from a local humane society, and consumers.…
HB 3799
Description:
Relating to the advertising and labeling of certain meat food products.
Status: Introduced 3/7/2019
Pending
HB 1081
Relating to a study regarding the prohibition of dairy farming in certain areas of the state
Description:
Would require the Texas Animal Health Commission to conduct a study regarding the current risk level for bovine tuberculosis in certain states determined by the Commission to be infected or at high risk for bovine tuberculosis. By 9/1/2014, the Commission must submit a report of the findings to the Department of Agriculture and others listed.
Status: Effective 6/14/2013
Passed
Pass Date: 6/14/2013
HB 1643
Description:
Would add a concentrated animal feeding operations to the list of facilities that drones are prohibited from flying over.
Status: Effective 9/1/17
Passed
Pass Date: 6/15/2017
HB 1819
Relating to liability for injuring a trespassing sheep or goat
Description:
Would make a person with a fence that is insufficient who kills or wounds a head of cattle, horse, goat or sheep liable to the owner of the animal for damages.
Status: Effective 9/1/2013
Passed
Pass Date: 6/14/2013
HB 334
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Livestock Care Standards Advisory Committee
Description:
Would establish a 16-member Texas Livestock Care Standards Advisory Committee. The committee would be required to research and develop standards governing livestock and poultry care, food safety, local food availability, food affordability, and best farm management practices for animal well-being.
Status: Introduced 11/19/2010; Died in Committee
Failed
SJR 22
Right to hunt, fish, and harvest wildlife amendment
Description:
Would amend Aricle 1, Section 34 of the Texas Constitution to include that people have the right to hunt, fish and harvest wildlife, including the use of traditioal methods, subject to laws and regulations to conserve and manage wildlife and preserve the future of hunting and fishing. Would also state that hunting and fishing are preferred methods of managing and controlling wildlife.
Status: Enrolled 5/20/2015; Died in Chamber
Failed