As reported in the May 15, 2007, JAVMA News, the Executive Board acted on more than 150 agenda items during its April meeting. Approved were a range of proposals, including creating a One Health Initiative Task Force and a 2008 budget totaling approximately $28.8 million. Following are other board actions, such as supporting the concept for a national institute dedicated to companion animal and equine research, developing a policy to guide future AVMA charitable response to national and international disasters, and accepting a legislative action plan for the 110th Congress.