On the other hand, supporters of charreada point out that some rodeo associations initially opposed the California horse tripping ban, pointing out that when the original bill was submitted, supporters such as Eric Mills were also seeking to ban calf roping, "steer busting" and bulldogging. After the bill failed, the California Equine Counsel, who was not opposed to those events, stepped in as the main spokes group for the resubmitted bill. Once Mills no longer took an active role in the legislation, the Rodeo Associations decided to remain neutral, and the bill passed.