Equine support bill passes House of Representatives

OLYMPIA–An equine industry support bill plodding its way through the House of Representatives broke into a gallop Monday when it passed out of the chamber by a vote of 90-8. It advanced to the Senate for consideration prior to the February 15 deadline. If state senators pass the bill, it would go to the governor for his signature and become law.

The bill, introduced by Rep. Joe Schmick (R-9-Colfax...