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March
14, 2006
The bill
that targeted the Humane Farms initiative was killed 15-12-2
in the Senate Committee of the Whole. SCR 1035, “The
Food and Agricultural Security” Act, aimed to undercut
the citizen initiative by limiting your ability to pass laws
regarding the humane treatment of farm animals.
Sen. Aboud
spoke out strongly against the bill, refuting Sen. Flake’s
claim that his amendment addressed opponents’ concerns.
She raised numerous points concerning the bill’s vague
language and unintended consequences. Sen. Brotherton expressed
concerns about how the bill would impact local control and
enforcement of criminal statutes. Sen. Allen also spoke out
against SCR 1035 and held up an enormous stack of emails she
received from constituents opposed to the bill.
Senators
who voted NO: Aboud,
Aguirre, Allen, Brotherton, Cheuvront, Garcia, Hale, Hellon,
Huppenthal, Leff, Miranda, Mitchell, Rios, Tibshraeny, and
Waring
Senators
who voted YES:
Arzberger, Bee, Blendu, Burns, Cannell, Flake, Gould, Gray,
Harper, Martin, Verschoor, and Bennett
Senators
Not Voting: Johnson
and Soltero
If your
Senator voted NO, please thank him or her for opposing SCR
1035. All Senators can be reached at the website below: http://www.azleg.state.az.us/MemberRoster.asp?Body=S&SortBy=1
For
more information about the initiative effort, please contact:
Arizonans
for Humane Farms
P.O. Box 3095, Tempe, AZ 85280
Phone: (480) 449-7644
info@yesforhumanefarms.org
www.yesforhumanefarms.org
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