Excused Absence

Voted against bill that Harmful to animal welfare

Allowed Brasstown, NC to capture a live Opossum, and drop it in a cage on new year's eve.

Did Not Vote

Voted against bill that Supports animal welfare

The main purpose of this bill is to improve regulations for animal shelters in North Carolina. But it also includes a provision that would allow an animal control officer, animal cruelty investigator or other emergency workers to break into your car if they think a pet locked inside is in danger. The bill requires them to try to find the owner first.

A bill to limit use of conibear traps on dry land. These traps are used by the fur trade and can injure or kill hunting dogs. passed in senate. Passed Voice vote in house