FL House Economic Committee overwhelmingly approves HB 1145

I was lucky enough to watch the live video stream of this committee hearing today. 

It was very moving for me to see Marilyn Varnberg of Greyhound Adoptions of Florida speak about the many years she has spent rescuing greyhounds from the farms and the tracks - dogs that would have otherwise died when they were no longer competitive.

As the testimony drew to a close and the roll call was requested for the lawmakers' votes, I held my breath and grabbed a pen and paper to count the "yes" votes and "no" votes.

"Yes."  Check.
"Yes."  Check.
"Yes."  Check.

One after another they came. 

And I'm pretty sure I shed a tear of joy for every "yes" I heard - all sixteen of them - and then some. 

House Bill 1145 passed 16-1 today.

Another step closer to victory for Florida greyhounds!

The Krebs Crew is celebrating today.