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Legislative Alerts
UPDATE: NY Assembly Pet Dealer Bill Not To Be Considered This Session!
AKC's Government Relations Department is pleased to report that New York Assembly Bill 11509 will not be considered by the Assembly Agriculture Committee for the remainder of the 2008 legislative session. This was confirmed today by the office of Assemblyman William Magee, chairman of the Assembly Agriculture Committee. The Government Relations Department would like to […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/update-ny-assembly-pet-dealer-bill-not-to-be-considered-this-session/
| June 17, 2008
Legislative Alerts
MSN Tabled in Santa Barbara County
May 8 UPDATE: Tuesday, May 6 the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors decided to table the mandatory spay/neuter proposals and instead form a task force to examine the issue of shelter population. Thank you every one who attended the meeting and a special thank you to those who spoke in opposition to the mandatory […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/msn-tabled-in-santa-barbara-county/
| May 8, 2008
Legislative Alerts
Chicago Considers Mandatory Spay/Neuter and Criminal Background Checks for Dog Breeders
Two Chicago Aldermen are sponsoring a new ordinance that would require all dogs to be spayed/neutered by the age of six months unless they qualify for an unneutered animal license. Chicago residents are asked to contact their representative on the Board of Aldermen to oppose this measure. To qualify for an unneutered animal license the […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/chicago-considers-mandatory-spay-neuter-and-criminal-background-checks/
| May 15, 2008
Legislative Alerts
Dallas TX MSN UPDATE
It has been reported to the American Kennel Club that the Quality of Life Committee has directed the Director of Animal Control to examine the feasibility of enforcing the proposed ordinance. The Director of Animal Control is expected to present his findings at a meeting of the Quality of Life Committee in June. Thank you […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/dallas-tx-msn-update/
| April 30, 2008
Legislative Alerts
Problematic Dangerous Dog Bill Introduced in Minnesota
Minnesota House File 3245, sponsored by Representative Dennis Ozment, seeks to lift the state's current prohibition on breed-specific legislation. If passed and signed into law, the changes imposed by this bill would have a profound impact on all dog owners in Minnesota. It is imperative that all dog owners and breeders in Minnesota contact the […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/problematic-dangerous-dog-bill-introduced-in-minnesota/
| February 20, 2008
Legislative Alerts
Breeder Permitting, Mandatory Spay/Neuter Proposal in Dallas, Texas
The Dallas, Texas City Council will soon consider major changes to the Dallas animal control ordinance. The changes include breeder permitting, limits on the number of pets that can be owned, stricter dangerous dog language, and a ban on tethering. Mandatory Spay/Neuter This proposed ordinance mandates that you spay or neuter your dog unless […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/breeder-permitting-mandatory-spay-neuter-proposal-in-dallas-texas/
| March 26, 2008
Legislative Alerts
MN Breeders Bill removed from Committee agenda
The Senate Agriculture and Veterans committee has removed SB 2292 from its February 26 agenda. The bill may be still heard at a later date. Please contact the members of the committee to share your concerns about this bill. Continue to check www.akc.org for updates. Minnesota Breeders Bills Moving Forward [Wednesday, February 20, 2008] Minnesota […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/mn-breeders-bill-removed-from-committee-agenda/
| February 22, 2008
Legislative Alerts
Dallas Considers MSN, Pet Limits TODAY
The Dallas, Texas City Council Committee on Quality of Life will consider major changes to the Dallas animal control ordinance on Monday, April 28 at noon at the Dallas City Hall. The changes include mandatory spay/neuter, breeder permitting, limits on the number of pets that can be owned, stricter dangerous dog language, and a ban […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/dallas-considers-msn-pet-limits-today/
| April 28, 2008
Legislative Alerts
Update: Arizona MSN Bill’s Committee Assignments
Arizona House Bill 2516 has been assigned to three legislative committees: the House Committee on Counties, Municipalities, and Military Affairs; the House Committee on Government; and the House Committee on Rules. The bill, which seeks to prohibit persons from owning or keeping a dog or cat that is more than six months old if the […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/update-arizona-msn-bills-committee-assignments/
| January 30, 2008
Legislative Alerts
UPDATE: LA City Council Final Vote on Mandatory Spay/Neuter Friday February 8th!
On Friday February 8th, the Los Angeles City Council is expected to take a final vote on a proposed mandatory spay/neuter ordinance. Last week, the City Council voted 10-1 in favor of the ordinance, with only Councilmember Bill Rosendahl standing up for responsible owners and breeders. At the previous meeting, concerned dog owners were outnumbered […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/update-la-city-council-final-vote-on-mandatory-spay-neuter-friday-febr/
| February 5, 2008