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Legislative Alerts
NC SB 460 Vote to Occur Today
The North Carolina Senate will take a final vote on Senate Bill 460 today. As passed out of the Rules committee yesterday, this measure has been largely gutted. The newly revised version of the bill is now available. AKC appreciates many of the changes that have been made that address some of the AKC’s concerns […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/nc-sb-460-vote-to-occur-today/
| August 5, 2009
Legislative Alerts
URGENT UPDATE: North Carolina Bill Moves to Senate Floor; Immediate Action Needed!
Today, in a swift, unannounced meeting, the North Carolina Senate Rules Committee voted on SB 460 and sent the bill back to the Senate floor. Our sources indicate that the new version of the bill is different than the one previously approved by the Commerce and Finance committees, however copies of the new measure are […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/urgent-update-north-carolina-bill-moves-to-senate-floor-immediate-acti/
| August 4, 2009
Legislative Alerts
Bad North Carolina Bill Likely To Return Next Week: Opposition Needed To Stop This Bill Now
Senate Bill 460, a bill that seeks to unnecessarily regulate the operations of dog breeders in North Carolina remains under consideration in the state Senate. The AKC believes the bill is likely to be scheduled for consideration by the full Senate as early as next Tuesday. With your help and participation over the next several […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/bad-north-carolina-bill-likely-to-return-next-week-opposition-needed-t/
| July 23, 2009
Legislative Alerts
Ohio Legislation Update
The AKC Government Relations Department continues to monitor and address legislative developments in Ohio. House Bill 124 was heard by the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee. No action was taken on the bill. Additionally, Senate Bill 95, HB 124's companion, was temporarily sidelined while the Senate dealt with Ohio's budget crisis. However, since Governor […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ohio-legislation-update/
| July 20, 2009
Press Releases
Highlights From The July 13-14, 2009 Meeting
New York, NY – Highlights from the July 2009 meeting of the AKC® Board of Directors are as follows: The Board retired the kennel name "Danelagh" (Nancy-Carol Draper) for Great Danes. Effective January 1, 2010, all FSS enrolled dogs with three-generation pedigrees will be eligible to compete in all AKC Companion Events. The Lure […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/highlights-from-the-july-13-14-2009-meeting/
| July 17, 2009
Press Releases
American Kennel Club Honors Bakersfield Obedience Training Club With A Community Achievement Award
New York, NY – The Bakersfield Obedience Training Club (BOTC) of Bakersfield, Calif. has been named a recipient of the American Kennel Club® (AKC®) Community Achievement Award for its work with legislators to promote effective canine legislation and collaborate with local shelters. The BOTC received one of three awards for the second quarter of […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-honors-bakersfield-obedience-training-club-with-a/
| July 17, 2009
Press Releases
American Kennel Club Honors Lori Finlayson With A Community Achievement Award
New York, NY – Lori Finlayson of the Mid-Continent Kennel Club and a resident of Jenks, Okla. has been named a recipient of the American Kennel Club® (AKC®) Community Achievement Award for combining her passion for teaching and purebred dogs into unique programs for children. Finlayson received one of three awards for the second […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-honors-lori-finlayson-with-a-community-achievemen/
| July 17, 2009
Press Releases
American Kennel Club Honors Penn Ridge Kennel Club With A Community Achievement Award
New York, NY – The Penn Ridge Kennel Club (PRKC) of Hilltown Township, Penn. has been named a recipient of the American Kennel Club® (AKC®) Community Achievement Award for promoting responsible dog ownership. The PRKC received one of three awards for the second quarter of 2009 (Lori Finlayson of the Mid-Continent Kennel Club and the […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-honors-penn-ridge-kennel-club-with-a-community-ac/
| July 17, 2009
Press Releases
July 15 Declared National Pet Fire Safety Day to Help Protect Pets from Home Fires
– AKC and ADT Offer Prevention & Rescue Tips – To help reduce the estimated 500,000 pets affected by home fires each year, The American Kennel Club and ADT Security Services today launched the inaugural "National Pet Fire Safety Day." This nationwide awareness day educates pet owners about potential risks when pets are left home […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/july-15-declared-national-pet-fire-safety-day-to-help-protect-pets-fro/
| July 16, 2009
Legislative Alerts
California Assembly Bill 241 Proceeds to Senate Appropriations Committee
Assembly Bill 241 passed out of the Senate Public Safety Committee today on a vote of 4-0. Although the bill failed 3-3 in committee on Tuesday, another vote was held today to allow Senator Steinberg, who was absent Tuesday, to cast his vote. Assemblyman Pedro Nava, AB 241’s author, verbally agreed to amend the bill, […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/california-assembly-bill-241-proceeds-to-senate-appropriations-committ/
| July 16, 2009