It is a beyond difficult decision to make when your pet is to the level of sick that you consider euthanasia.  There is already fear in any animal when you bring it to the vet, and not knowing what is happening to you must be terrifying.  It is cruel and unusual to subject a pet to death in a heighten state of awareness.  Sedating the animal before beginning the process would make it less stressful for both the pet and family of the pet.  Please pass this legislation!