| Sec. 2. Report on breeding and registration of Maine Standardbred horses. No later |
than February 1, 2005, the State Harness Racing Commission shall |
report to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having |
jurisdiction over agricultural matters on the breeding of Maine |
Standardbred horses. The report must include a discussion of the |
definition of "Maine Standardbred horse" and the impact on Maine |
breeders and racing of allowing registration as a Maine |
Standardbred of the offspring of a mare inseminated with semen |
transported out of state. The commission shall make |
recommendations regarding the definition of "Maine Standardbred |
horse." During the First Regular Session of the 122nd Legislature, |
the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction |
over agricultural matters may report out legislation regarding the |
definition of "Maine Standardbred horse." |