Attorney General reiterates Farm Bureau's support for SB77

A message from Attorney General Dustin McDaniel:

Yesterday, I joined Senator Sue Madison and Representative Pam Adcock to announce the filing of SB77, which would create a first offense felony for aggravated animal cruelty.

The filing of this bill was heavily reported by news outlets across the State. One news organization, KARK in Little Rock, reported that the bill was being opposed by Farm Bureau. That statement was incorrect and, in fact, KARK has publicly corrected its error. KARK's correction can be found here. Furthermore, on the jump is the copy of the press release Farm Bureau issued on January 6, 2009 indicating its support of this legislation.

In sum, all organizations that were identified as supporting SB 77 at yesterday's press conference, including Farm Bureau, remain firm in that commitment.

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact me.

Dustin McDaniel
Attorney General