Tenn. Gov. Bill Haslam vetoed the anti-whistleblower “ag-gag” bill, SB 1248/HB 1191, with the opinion that the bill is “Constitutionally Suspect,” “Appears to Repeal Parts of Tennessee’s Shield Law” and “Makes it More Difficult to Prosecute Animal Cruelty Cases” .
The bill would have punished people exposing animal cruelty and abuse; criminalizing undercover investigations at agribusiness operations and stables.
Wayne Pacelle, president and CEO of The HSUS, (a leader in the fight), said, “It’s the wrong policy to punish the person who exposes cruelty, instead of the person who perpetrates it. We are grateful to Governor Haslam for hearing the clear voice of Tennesseans and ending this debate so emphatically.”
Let Governor Haslam know you appreciate his action in vetoeing this bill so that advocates may better protect animals from abuse and cruelty, and investigate without being treated like a criminal.
SOURCE: http://www.dailypaul.com/285385/victory-in-tn-over-ag-gag-bill-vetoed
Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam
1st Floor, State Capitol
Nashville, TN 37243
Phone: 615- 741-2001
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeamHaslam
Tenn. Gov. Bill Haslam vetoed the anti-whistleblower “ag-gag” bill, SB 1248/HB 1191, with the opinion that the bill is “Constitutionally Suspect,” “Appears to Repeal Parts of Tennessee’s Shield Law” and “Makes it More Difficult to Prosecute Animal Cruelty Cases” .
The bill would have punished people exposing animal cruelty and abuse; criminalizing undercover investigations at agribusiness operations and stables.
Wayne Pacelle, president and CEO of The HSUS, (a leader in the fight), said, “It’s the wrong policy to punish the person who exposes cruelty, instead of the person who perpetrates it. We are grateful to Governor Haslam for hearing the clear voice of Tennesseans and ending this debate so emphatically.”
Let Governor Haslam know you appreciate his action in vetoeing this bill so that advocates may better protect animals from abuse and cruelty, and investigate without being treated like a criminal.
SOURCE: http://www.dailypaul.com/285385/victory-in-tn-over-ag-gag-bill-vetoed
Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam
1st Floor, State Capitol
Nashville, TN 37243
Phone: 615- 741-2001
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeamHaslam
