Prop 5 would help Indian tribes become more self-supporting. Federal law already guarantees that tribes can operate casinos with slot machines on their lands with an agreement from the Governor. Also, horses can be sent from California to other states to be killed for use as human food. Also, horses could not be sent out of California to other states to be killed for this use. This includes ponies, burros, and mules.
Horses are animals for enjoyment, recreation, and sport.
Horses are killed in cruel ways. This law does not stop the killing of horses for pet food. People who want to sell unwanted horses for slaughter should be able to do so, rather than desert or neglect them. The state requires individuals and businesses to follow these rules. Sometimes the state offers lower taxes as a reward or as encouragement to do better than the rules require.