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Legislative Alerts
AKC Launches New Canine Legislation Tracking System
The AKC is pleased to announce the launch of the new AKC Government Relations Legislation Tracking Service. This new service enables you to check the status of all 2009 canine legislation in each of the 50 states, as well as federal legislation. To use this service, go to the AKC Government Relations web page, www.akc.org/canine_legislation […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/akc-launches-new-canine-legislation-tracking-system/
| May 6, 2009
Legislative Alerts
Please Support Ohio HB 79 to Remove BSL from Ohio Law!
In mid-March, Ohio Representative Barbara Sears of Lucas County introduced House Bill 79, which removes the term "pit bull" from Ohio's statutory definition of dangerous dogs. Ohio is currently the only state to have enacted statewide breed-specific legislation. The current law states that if a dog "belongs to a breed that is commonly known as […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/please-support-ohio-hb-79-to-remove-bsl-from-ohio-law/
| May 4, 2009
Legislative Alerts
New Strict Breeders Bills Introduced In New York State Senate
Two new bills in the New York State Senate would severely limit the operations of responsible dog breeders in the Empire State. The American Kennel Club opposes these bills, and strongly encourages all concerned responsible dog breeders and owners in New York to contact the members of the Senate Agriculture Committee, which currently has cognizance […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/new-strict-breeders-bills-introduced-in-new-york-state-senate/
| May 1, 2009
Legislative Alerts
NC ALERT: Senate Bill 460 Passes First Committee
Senate Bill 460, a bill which regulates breeders and infringes on the rights of responsible dog owners, passed the North Carolina Senate Commerce Committee today. The bill now goes to the Senate Finance Committee. The Finance hearing could be scheduled for as early as next Tuesday. It is essential that responsible dog owners and breeders […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/nc-alert-senate-bill-460-passes-first-committee/
| April 30, 2009
Legislative Alerts
URGENT: North Carolina SB 460 To Be Heard Thursday, April 30, 9AM
The American Kennel Club Government Relations Department has confirmed that Senate Bill 460 will be considered by the North Carolina Senate Commerce Committee on Thursday, April 30. Details are as follows: DATE: Thursday, April 30, 2009 TIME: 9:00 AM – Please plan to be arrive no later than 8:30 AM, dressed in professional attire. LOCATION: […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/urgent-north-carolina-sb-460-to-be-heard-thursday-april-30-9am/
| April 29, 2009
Legislative Alerts
NC Update: Senate Bill 460 Could be Heard this Week
The AKC Government Relations Department has learned that Senate Bill 460, which seeks to regulate breeders, could be heard in the Senate Commerce committee on Thursday, April 30, or early next week. It is essential that all North Carolina responsible dog owners and breeders contact the Senate Commerce Committee TODAY and express your opposition to […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/nc-update-senate-bill-460-could-be-heard-this-week/
| April 28, 2009
Legislative Alerts
Oregon Alert: HB 2470 Gaining Momentum – Continued Opposition Needed!
Oregon House Bill 2470 continues to gain momentum in the Oregon Legislature. The bill, which seeks to severely limit the responsible breeding of dogs via ownership limits and onerous operational requirements, has been assigned to the Senate Consumer Protection and Public Affairs Committee. The American Kennel Club and its Oregon Federation, the National Animal Interest […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/oregon-alert-hb-2470-gaining-momentum-continued-opposition-needed/
| April 27, 2009
Legislative Alerts
NC Update: Breeder Hearing Postponed
Due to scheduling conflicts, the North Carolina House Agriculture Committee did not bring up discussion of House Bill 733 as originally planned on April 22, 2009. The Committee has not yet rescheduled the hearing of the bill. House Bill 733 seeks to limit dog ownership and impose strict restrictions on responsible North Carolina breeders. It […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/nc-update-breeder-hearing-postponed/
| April 23, 2009
Legislative Alerts
CA Senate Bill 250 Amended and Sent to Appropriations Committee
The Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on SB 250 has been rescheduled for May 11th. Please click here for sample letters that clubs and individuals can personalize. California Senate Bill 250 passed the Senate Local Government Committee on a vote of 3-1 and will be heard by the Senate Appropriations Committee on May 4th. The bill […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ca-senate-bill-250-amended-and-sent-to-appropriations-committee/
| April 23, 2009
Legislative Alerts
Oklahoma Breeders Bill Heading to Senate Conference
Today, the Oklahoma Senate voted 30-to-16 in favor of House Bill 1332. If signed into law by Governor Henry, the bill will affect many responsible dog breeders in Oklahoma. HB 1332 will now be sent to a Senate conference committee, which will work on amendments. If the bill survives the conference committee, it will be […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/oklahoma-breeders-bill-heading-to-senate-conference/
| April 22, 2009