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Legislative Alerts
CA AB 241 to be Heard Again Senate Public Safety Committee – Opposition Needed!
The Senate Public Safety Committee will hold another hearing on AB 241 today after the adjournment of Senate floor session. Senator Steinberg was not present at the committee hearing earlier this week where the bill failed to pass on a 3-3 vote. Concerned dog owners are encouraged to contact the committee members are renew their […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ca-ab-241-to-be-heard-again-senate-public-safety-committee-opposition/
| July 15, 2009
Legislative Alerts
CA SB 250 Heads to Assembly Appropriations Suspense File
Senate Bill 250 has been sent to the Assembly Appropriations Suspense File because staff expects the bill to cost the state more than $150,000 a year to enforce. The committee will schedule a Suspense File hearing prior to the August 28th fiscal deadline. Once the date of that hearing is known, we will post an […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ca-sb-250-heads-to-assembly-appropriations-suspense-file/
| July 15, 2009
Chairman's Reports
July 2009 Chairman’s Report
-- AKC Companion Animal Recovery Public Service Second to None -- The American Kennel Club is proud of its affiliated not-for-profit organizations including AKC Companion Animal Recovery (AKC CAR), the AKC Canine Health Foundation, the AKC Museum of the Dog and the AKC Humane Fund. Since AKC is celebrating its 125th Anniversary milestone this year, […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/2009-07/
| July 14, 2009
Legislative Alerts
Massachusetts Alert: 15 Bills to be Heard on Tuesday, July 14th!
The Massachusetts legislature’s Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government has scheduled consideration of 14 dog-related bills at its meeting on Tuesday, July 14th. Another bill of importance, HB 344 (see info, below) will be heard concurrently by the Joint Judiciary Committee. The American Kennel Club (AKC) and its Massachusetts federation, the Massachusetts Federation of […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/massachusetts-alert-15-bills-to-be-heard-on-tuesday-july-14th/
| July 9, 2009
Legislative Alerts
CA AB 241 to be Heard in Senate Public Safety Committee
Update: The Senate Public Safety Committee again postponed their hearing of AB 241. The bill is now scheduled be heard on July 14th pending approval of a rule waiver. The Senate Public Safety Committee has postponed this hearing and AB 241 will now be heard at their June 30th meeting. Concerned dog owners and breeders […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ca-ab-241-to-be-heard-in-senate-public-safety-committee/
| July 7, 2009
Legislative Alerts
Why is AKC Opposing the North Carolina Commercial Breeders Bill?
On Wednesday, the North Carolina Senate will vote on Senate Bill 460, a bill designed to regulate commercial dog breeders and to "ensure the humane care and treatment" of puppies bred in our state. This sounds pretty good: Who could oppose humane care for puppies? So then, why is this bill so controversial? And why […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/why-is-akc-opposing-the-north-carolina-commercial-breeders-bill/
| July 7, 2009
Legislative Alerts
Tennessee Legislative Recap
The American Kennel Club congratulates the many responsible dog breeders and owners in Tennessee who successfully endured a difficult 2009 legislative session. In particular, House Bill 386 and its companion, Senate Bill 258, were especially threatening. If enacted as introduced, these bills would have: Limited the number of dogs an individual could own; Implemented […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/tennessee-legislative-recap/
| July 2, 2009
Legislative Alerts
CA Moves to Collect Sales Tax on Pet Sales
The California Board of Equalization (BOE) has sent letters to several breeders in California informing them that they need a Seller's Permit and are required to pay sales tax on puppies and dogs they have sold. Although the letter states that this information was obtained through the AKC website, the AKC has not provided any […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ca-moves-to-collect-sales-tax-on-pet-sales-1/
| July 2, 2009
Legislative Alerts
NC ALERT: Senate Finance Committee Advances Senate Bill 460
UPDATE: North Carolina Breeders Bill Placed on Senate Floor Calendar for Wednesday, July 8 Senate Bill 460 has been placed on the calendar for a reading and full Senate consideration next Wednesday, July 8. It remains imperative that all responsible owners and breeders contact their Senators before Wednesday and ask them to not allow taxpayer […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/nc-alert-senate-finance-committee-advances-senate-bill-460/
| July 2, 2009
Press Releases
American Kennel Club and Cat Fanciers’ Association Launch Website Devoted to World’s Largest Showcas
– Tickets Now On Sale at www.meetthebreeds.com – Calling all dog and cat lovers, the world’s largest registries of purebred dogs and cats – the American Kennel Club® (AKC) and the Cat Fanciers’ Association® (CFA) – have launched www.meetthebreeds.com, a new website dedicated to the first stand-alone event of the same name which will showcase […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-and-cat-fanciers-association-launch-website-devot/
| June 29, 2009