Below are links to updates and information on current Legislature issues that pertain to the Douglas – Elbert County Horse Council on local, state and national levels. This information is provided in PDF format for ease of use and reading. We have organized the documents by year so that we can offer an archive of past years information for your convienence. Enjoy!
2009 Legislature
Pass the Message On – February 14, 2009
Historic Horse Racing Bill – February 5, 2009
Colorado Horsemen’s Day at the Capitol – January 19, 2009
2008 Legislature
Governor Ritter Signs Three New Ag Bills – May 14, 2008
Governor Ritter Boosts Horsepower on Colorado Vehicles – May 14, 2008
GOV. RITTER SIGNS AGRICULTURE BILLS INTO LAW – May 14, 2008
HSUS Caring for Horses – April 2008
Senator Salazar Grassroots Packet – April 2008
2008 Colorado Horse Council Chart of Bills – April 28, 2008
The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) – Equine Protection Program – April 10, 2008
2008 Colorado Horse Council Chart of Bills – March 21, 2008
Colorado Horse Council Honors Industry Achievers – March 4, 2008
2007 Legislature
Senate Passes Farm Bill Helpful to Horses – December 17, 2007
Department of Agriculture Federal Register rule on equine transport to slaughter – November 7, 2007
American Horse Council Press Release Preserving Our Equine Heritage… – November 7, 2007
American Horse Council – USDA 08 House Appropriations Bill – August 3, 2007
E-News – Congressional Cavalry Program – June 26, 2007
End of the 2007 Legislative Session Report – June 12, 2007
2007 Colorado General Assembly Session Scorecard – June 12, 2007
Disaster Relief for Horses – June 6, 2007
Ag Jobs Update – January 19, 2007
Slaughter Bills Introduced – January 18, 2007