State Sen. Ted Ferrioli, R-John Day, introduced Senate Bill 385. It would provide for the prosecution of animal rights terrorists for up to five years beyond the normal statute of limitations.  The additional time allows prosecutors to investigate the terrorists who often act covertly and are masters at hiding their identities.

The bill defines “ecosabotage” as a felony offense that interferes with production of fur-bearing animals, timber, livestock or other animal matters.  It provides that animal rights activists may not interfere with the management of wildlife, farms or forests.

The Animal Liberation Front (ALF), an animal rights terror organization, issued a report touting the burning and destruction of 36 SUVs in Eugene, Oregon as the Most Vehicles Damaged in a Single Action in 2001.  It also reported that in 2002, Oregon was the state where the Earth Liberation Front (ELF), ALF’s partner organization, was the most active.  Nationwide, medical research facilities, timber operations, wildlife management and other activities involving the use of animals and natural resources have been targeted by the criminals, prompting action by legislators across the country and by the U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance.