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Legislative Alerts
Hawaii Committee to Hear Restrictive Breeder Licensing Bill on 2/8/11
The Hawaii House Committee on Economic Revitalization & Business is scheduled to consider House Bill 1621 on Tuesday, February 8 at 8:00 a.m. This problematic bill places restrictions on dog breeding and limits dog ownership. House Bill 1621 defines as a "large scale dog breeder" and requires licensing for any person engaged in the business […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/hawaii-committee-to-hear-restrictive-breeder-licensing-bill-on-2-8-11/
| February 4, 2011
Legislative Alerts
NC Alert: Hearing on SB 460 Likely Next Week!
The AKC Government Relations Department has learned that the House Finance Committee will likely consider Senate Bill 460 on Thursday, June 24. It is essential that all North Carolina dog lovers call AND e-mail members of the House Finance Committee TODAY. Tell them that responsible dog owners and breeders oppose SB 460, and respectfully ask […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/nc-alert-hearing-on-sb-460-likely-next-week/
| June 17, 2010
Legislative Alerts
NC Update: SB 460 Hearing Delayed; Calls Still Needed!
Thanks to the overwhelming number of calls received by concerned North Carolinians, the House Finance Committee has delayed its hearing on Senate Bill 460. It is possible the bill may be heard in committee next week instead. We will be sure to keep you informed as we learn more. The AKC thanks all the […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/nc-update-sb-460-hearing-delayed-calls-still-needed/
| June 23, 2010
Legislative Alerts
NC Update: SB 460 Hearing Likely Next Week; Calls Still Needed
The AKC Government Relations Department has learned that the House Finance Committee will likely consider Senate Bill 460 on Wednesday, June 30, 2010. This bill was originally scheduled to be heard on June 24, but the hearing was postponed after the committee received an enormous volume of calls and e-mails from concerned dog owners and […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/nc-update-sb-460-hearing-likely-next-week-calls-still-needed/
| June 25, 2010
Legislative Alerts
NC Victory: SB 460 Dead After Two-Year Run in Legislature
The American Kennel Club is pleased to announce that SB 460 is finally dead. The measure was pulled from consideration by the House Finance Committee late last week when it became clear that supporters did not have the votes to pass the measure in the House. The AKC received further confirmation this past weekend that […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/nc-victory-sb-460-dead-after-two-year-run-in-legislature/
| July 6, 2010
Legislative Alerts
Ohio Update: Senate Goes on Summer Recess; SB 95 Still Pending
The American Kennel Club Government Relations Department has learned that the Ohio General Assembly (which comprises both the House of Representatives and State Senate) has gone on summer recess. At this time, legislative leadership has not announced with the Assembly will reconvene to consider bills. Currently, Senate Bill 95 is ready for action by the […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ohio-update-senate-goes-on-summer-recess-sb-95-still-pending/
| June 8, 2010
Legislative Alerts
Your Legislators Need to Know You Oppose Breeder Bill SB 460
The North Carolina General Assembly has been in session for nearly a month. Already, animal rights groups are lobbying our legislators to take up SB 460. Tomorrow (June 2, 2010), the Humane Society of the United States will have a lobby day, in which they will work hard to convince our legislators to pass this […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/your-legislators-need-to-know-you-oppose-breeder-bill-sb-460/
| June 1, 2010
Legislative Alerts
Informational Update: Federal PUPS Legislation Introduced
U.S. Senator Richard Durbin (D-Ill.) introduced US Senate bill S. 3424 late Tuesday evening. The bill is designed to close the “internet loophole” in the Animal Welfare Act which allows breeders who sell numerous puppies over the internet or directly to the public to avoid the USDA regulation required of other breeder-retailers. The measure, called […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/informational-update-federal-pups-legislation-introduced/
| May 27, 2010
Legislative Alerts
New York Alert: Extensive Breeder Regulations to be Considered Tuesday, May 18
New York Assembly Bill 5507, known as "Charlemagne’s Law", will be considered by the New York Assembly Agriculture Committee tomorrow, Tuesday, May 18. Among its many provisions, the bill seeks to amend the state’s existing definition of "pet dealer", creates a new definition of "commercial kennels", and seeks to impact those designated as such with […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/new-york-alert-extensive-breeder-regulations-to-be-considered-tuesday/
| May 17, 2010
Legislative Alerts
Oklahoma Call to Action: Contact Governor Henry Now!
The AKC Government Relations Department expects Oklahoma Senate Bill 1712 to be sent to Governor Brad Henry soon for his signature or veto. It is imperative that all responsible dog breeders and owners in Oklahoma contact Governor Henry immediately and respectfully ask him to veto this bill. Bill Summary: Known as the "Commercial Pet Breeders […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/oklahoma-call-to-action-contact-governor-henry-now/
| April 29, 2010