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Legislative Alerts
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
Press Releases
2nd Quarter 2010 Community Achievement Awards
American Kennel Club Honors the Lawrenceville Kennel Club With a Community Achievement Award The American Kennel Club® announced recently that the Lawrenceville Kennel Club (LKC) of Lawrenceville, Georgia has been named a recipient of the AKC® Community Achievement Award for its focus on training as an important part of promoting responsible dog ownership. LKC received […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/2nd-quarter-2010-community-achievement-awards/
| July 21, 2010
Legislative Alerts
NC Update: SB 460 Hearing Delayed; Calls Still Needed!
Thanks to the overwhelming number of calls received by concerned North Carolinians, the House Finance Committee has delayed its hearing on Senate Bill 460. It is possible the bill may be heard in committee next week instead. We will be sure to keep you informed as we learn more. The AKC thanks all the […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/nc-update-sb-460-hearing-delayed-calls-still-needed/
| June 23, 2010
Legislative Alerts
Rhode Island Update: Contact the House Judiciary Committee TODAY
Senate Bill 2022, which places numerous new onerous requirements on responsible dog owners, has passed the Senate and been assigned to the House Committee on Judiciary. The General Assembly will only be in session for another week, so it is essential that responsible dog owners and breeders in Rhode Island contact their Representative and the […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/rhode-island-update-contact-the-house-judiciary-committee-today/
| June 15, 2010
Legislative Alerts
Ohio Update: Senate Goes on Summer Recess; SB 95 Still Pending
The American Kennel Club Government Relations Department has learned that the Ohio General Assembly (which comprises both the House of Representatives and State Senate) has gone on summer recess. At this time, legislative leadership has not announced with the Assembly will reconvene to consider bills. Currently, Senate Bill 95 is ready for action by the […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ohio-update-senate-goes-on-summer-recess-sb-95-still-pending/
| June 8, 2010
Legislative Alerts
Update: Rhode Island S 2022 Passes Senate
Senate Bill 2022 passed the Rhode Island Senate on June 1, 2010 and has now been assigned to the House Judiciary Committee. Concerned Rhode Island dog owners should contact the members of the Judiciary Committee. The AKC Government Relations Department continues to monitor this legislation and will provide updates on further action on this bill […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/update-rhode-island-s-2022-passes-senate/
| June 3, 2010
Legislative Alerts
Oklahoma Legislative Recap
The American Kennel Club wishes to thank all those who worked so hard during the 2010 legislative session to oppose Senate Bill 1712 and to ensure that laws that govern dog breeders in Oklahoma are reasonable, enforceable and fair. Despite the efforts of many responsible dog owners and breeders, the measure was passed by House […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/oklahoma-legislative-recap/
| May 19, 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
New Orleans Alert: City Council to Consider Mandatory Spay/Neuter Ordinance on Thursday, May 6
The AKC Government Relations Department has confirmed that the New Orleans City Council will consider a mandatory spay/neuter ordinance this Thursday, May 6, 2010. The proposal, in a purported effort to address three well-publicized dog bite incidents in New Orleans, seeks to require all dogs be sterilized by six months of age or require their […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/new-orleans-alert-city-council-to-consider-mandatory-spay-neuter-ordin/
| May 4, 2010
Legislative Alerts
Urgent Missouri Alert: Voice Support of HJR 86 Today!
Missouri House Joint Resolution 86 seeks to allow Missouri voters the opportunity to add state constitutional protection for agricultural activities and the raising of domestic animals. The American Kennel Club and the Missouri Federation of Animal Owners both strongly support HJR 86. The resolution has already passed the state House of Representatives and is currently […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/urgent-missouri-alert-voice-support-of-hjr-86-today/
| May 3, 2010