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Federal PUPS Legislation Information Update
The American Kennel Club and our Washington, D.C.-based advocacy team continue to closely monitor S. 3424/H.R. 5434, the federal Puppy Uniform Protection and Safety (PUPS) Act. There has been no official action on the bill since its introduction in late May. As previously reported, the 2010 PUPS bill seeks to expand federal regulation of dog […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/federal-pups-legislation-information-update/
| July 22, 2010
Legislative Alerts
Oklahoma Update: Still Time to Call Senators!
The American Kennel Club has learned that the Oklahoma Senate has approved Senate Bill 1712 by a vote of 29-17. However, the Senate now has 36 hours to reconsider its vote. It is vital that all concerned responsible dog breeders in Oklahoma call their State Senator today. Respectfully oppose the Senate’s attempt at quickly moving […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/oklahoma-update-still-time-to-call-senators/
| April 27, 2010
Legislative Alerts
Urgent: Amended Okla. SB 1712 Heading for Final Vote
In a quick parliamentary action late yesterday, Oklahoma SB 1712 was further amended and is now set to receive a final Senate vote today, Tuesday April 27. The new amended version further expands government regulation of anyone who breeds dogs or cats and who owns more than 11 intact females of either species. The bill’s […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/urgent-amended-okla-sb-1712-heading-for-final-vote/
| April 27, 2010
Legislative Alerts
Ohio Update: Senate Committee Will Consider Amendments to SB 95 on May 11
The Ohio Senate State & Local Government & Veterans Affairs Committee will likely consider amendments to Senate Bill 95 during its meeting on May 11, 2010. While no draft is currently available, the AKC understands that these amendments will further clarify changes that were previously adopted by the committee. No public testimony will be allowed […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ohio-update-senate-committee-will-consider-amendments-to-sb-95-on-may/
| May 10, 2010
Legislative Alerts
Oklahoma Update: Legislative Deadline Approaching
This Thursday, April 22, marks the important "3rd reading" deadline for Oklahoma legislation. All bills that already passed their house of origin and were transferred to the other legislative chamber must be read for the third time and debated in that chamber by the end of the day Thursday. This is a key deadline for […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/oklahoma-update-legislative-deadline-approaching/
| April 20, 2010
Legislative Alerts
Jefferson Parish, LA, to Consider Breeder Licensing, Differential Fees, Spay/Neuter Law
The Jefferson Parish (LA) Council will consider several changes to the Parish’s animal ordinance on Wednesday, March 24. In addition to other provisions imposes breeder permits and requires dogs to be spayed or neutered upon a second redemption from the Parish’s animal shelter during the lifetime of the animal. The American Kennel Club opposes several […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/jefferson-parish-la-to-consider-breeder-licensing-differential-fees-sp/
| March 22, 2010
Legislative Alerts
Urgent: Oklahoma House Passes SB 1712 Passed. Voice Your Concerns Now!
The Oklahoma House passed SB 1712 yesterday. The bill will significantly expand government regulation of anyone who breeds dogs or cats and who owns more than 11 intact females of either species. The bill’s vague definition of commercial breeder includes no time frame, which means it will require commercial breeder licensing for anyone who owns […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/urgent-oklahoma-house-passes-sb-1712-passed-voice-your-concerns-now/
| April 22, 2010
Legislative Alerts
Update: Illinois HB 5771 Will Not Be Heard Tomorrow, Feb. 23
The American Kennel Club Government Relations Department has just learned that Illinois House Bill 5771, which seeks to impose both government oversight over most responsible dog breeders and litter limits, has been removed from tomorrow’s agenda of the Illinois House Agriculture and Conservation Committee. The Government Relations Department will report new developments regarding HB 5771 […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/update-illinois-hb-5771-will-not-be-heard-tomorrow-feb-23/
| February 22, 2010
Legislative Alerts
URGENT ACTION REQUIRED: House to Vote on Resolution to Place Alternate Resolution on November Ballot
Missouri House Joint Resolution 86, sponsored by Representative Tom Loehner, seeks to protect the right of Missouri residents to raise animals in a humane manner that promotes animal health without the state imposing undue economic burdens on owners. Both the American Kennel Club and the Missouri Federation of Animal Owners support this measure. All responsible […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/urgent-action-required-house-to-vote-on-resolution-to-place-alternate/
| March 3, 2010
Legislative Alerts
Connecticut SB 274 Would Find Many Dog Enclosures ‘Unreasonable’
The Joint Committee on the Environment will hear Senate Bill 274, this Monday, March 8. As currently written, this bill would prohibit as “unreasonable” the tethering of dogs and the use of primary dog enclosures smaller than 100 square feet. The American Kennel Club is concerned by the strict requirements and the current wording of […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/connecticut-sb-274-would-find-many-dog-enclosures-unreasonable/
| March 3, 2010