NE1: Animals are our Friends Act [Signed]

[Cincinnatus]

The Assembly will now consider the following legislation introduced by the Governor from CT.  Debate will last 72 hours.

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[Napoleon]

I intend to oppose this legislation. Cash-strapped municipalities need options to deal with overcrowding, and should be trusted to manage their animal shelters as compassionately as is practicable. Better to euthanize some animals than to force all of them to live in unhealthful conditions.

There are other possibilities, not all of which would requiee public funds either. I think that paying a rather small price to keep safe and healthy animals alive until they find someone else to take care of them will keep the region's conscience clear.

[The world will shine with light in our nightmare]

Perhaps we could give subsidies to these shelters and offer tax credits to families that adopt from them?

[Lincoln Republican]

The life of an animal is still a life, and should be treated with respect.

As much as is possible, the life of an animal should not be taken unless it is necessary, i.e. as stated is in pain or is ill, or, I would add, is a danger to human life.

[Napoleon]

I propose this compromise:

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[Cincinnatus]

The Sponsor has introduced and amendment, it is friendly.  Debate time has expired.  The Assembly will now vote on the final text.  This vote will last 24 hours, or until all members have voted.

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[Cincinnatus]

Aye

[Snowstalker Mk. II]

Abstain

[tpfkaw]

Nay

[Lincoln Republican]

Aye

[Cincinnatus]

Voting time has expired.  With 2 Ayes, 1 Nay, and 1 abstention, the bill passes the Assembly.