WA law makers pass bill prohibiting exotic animals from traveling in performative acts
OLYMPIA—Both chambers of the Washington State legislature passed a bill that would prohibit the use of certain exotic animals, like elephants and tigers, from traveling in performative acts such as circuses. Engrossed Senate Bill 5065, who’s primary sponsors include Snohomish County Congressional Leaders Sen. Marko Liias and Sen. John Lovick, passed the Senate back in […]
Stricter penalties for animal cruelty in Washington signed into law
OLYMPIA—A bill sponsored by Representative Sam Low, R-Lake Stevens, aimed at deterring acts of animal cruelty through tougher criminal penalties for perpetrators was signed into law by Governor Jay Inslee on Wednesday, March 13. House Bill 1961 will take effect in July of this year. “By aligning penalties with the gravity of the offenses, House […]
