A bill that proposes to raise the minimum standard for training of animal control officers and limits their authority over livestock drew hours of passionate testimony Wednesday in the House Agriculture Committee, The Pueblo Chieftain reports. Introduced by state Rep. Wes McKinley, D-Walsh, HB1124 would also change the rules governing bonds required of people accused of animal cruelty. Those bonds pay for the care of animals while they are in the care of agencies that house them while the cases involving them are adjudicated.