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Legislative Alerts
Update: Los Angeles County Rejects Proposed Zoning Changes Impacting Kennels
The Los Angeles County Regional Planning Board unanimously rejected proposed zoning changes affecting dog kennels. AKC congratulates the kennel operators and responsible owners and breeders who worked hard to educate the board members about these important issues. Los Angeles County Zoning Changes to Hurt Kennels and Breeders [Thursday, October 22, 2009] The Los Angeles […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/update-los-angeles-county-rejects-proposed-zoning-changes-impacting-ke/
| October 30, 2009
Legislative Alerts
Las Vegas to Consider Mandatory Spay/Neuter Ordinance
The committee designated by the Las Vegas City Council to review a proposed mandatory spay/neuter ordinance will hold its first meeting on November 3rd. It is vital that concerned fanciers and responsible dog owners and breeders become involved with these proceedings. The proposed ordinance is burdensome, overly restrictive and will significantly increase burdens on responsible […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/las-vegas-to-consider-mandatory-spay-neuter-ordinance/
| October 26, 2009
Legislative Alerts
CA Assembly Bill 241 Vetoed by Governor
California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has vetoed Assembly Bill 241 which would have prohibited any person or entity from having 50 or more intact dogs or cats. He returned the bill with the following veto message: To the Members of the California State Assembly: I am returning Assembly Bill 241 without my signature. This measure […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ca-assembly-bill-241-vetoed-by-governor/
| October 12, 2009
Press Releases
American Kennel Club Honors Illinois Capital Kennel Club With A Community Achievement Award
The American Kennel Club® announced recently that the Illinois Capital Kennel Club (ICKC) of Springfield, Illinois has been named a recipient of the AKC® Community Achievement Award for taking an active role in fighting anti-dog legislation in its community. The ICKC received one of three awards for the third quarter of 2009– Lynne Clements […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-honors-illinois-capital-kennel-club-with-a-commun/
| October 8, 2009
Legislative Alerts
Victory for Louisville KC in Suit Against City
Late Friday, United States District Court Judge Charles R. Simpson, III, of the Western District of Kentucky issued his decision in the case of the Louisville Kennel Club, Inc. v. Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government. A significant victory for the Louisville Kennel Club, the judge’s decision features two key rulings that may also prove to be […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/victory-for-louisville-kc-in-suit-against-city/
| October 6, 2009
Legislative Alerts
Mandtory Spay/Neuter Enacted in Claremore, OK
The City of Claremore, Oklahoma, has recently enacted a mandatory spay/neuter ordinance for all dogs and cats owned by city residents. The ordinance does not apply to anyone not residing within Claremore city limits or to any non-residents participating in dog events in the city. The new law requires all dog and cat owners to […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/mandtory-spay-neuter-enacted-in-claremore-ok/
| September 22, 2009
Legislative Alerts
CA Senate Bill 250 Will not Move This Year
Senator Dean Florez, the author of Senate Bill 250, has issued a press release stating that the bill will be put on hold until the legislature reconvenes in January 2010. AKC thanks the clubs, and responsible owners and breeders who took the time to educate their legislators about this issue. We encourage you all to […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ca-senate-bill-250-will-not-move-this-year/
| September 10, 2009
Legislative Alerts
Update: Senate Approves Nomination of Sunstein for Regulatory Czar
As expected, the U.S. Senate last night approved, 63-35, the nomination of Cass Sunstein to be Director of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) at the U.S. Office of Management and Budget. The role, also known as the "Regulatory Czar" is responsible for overseeing regulatory policy throughout the government. The nomination was approved […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/update-senate-approves-nomination-of-sunstein-for-regulatory-czar/
| September 10, 2009
Legislative Alerts
CA Senate Bill 250 Fails Initial Vote – Thank Your Legislators!
California Senate Bill 250 failed on the Assembly Floor 28-42. Forty-one votes were needed for passage, meaning Senator Florez needs 13 additional votes to pass SB 250. The bill was noticed for Reconsideration today which requires 41 votes to pass. Then the bill could be taken up for another vote prior to the close of […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ca-senate-bill-250-fails-initial-vote-thank-your-legislators/
| September 9, 2009
Legislative Alerts
URGENT: CA SB 250 Amended: Opposition Still Needed – Now!
Senator Florez has amended Senate Bill 250, but the changes do little to address AKC’s fundamental concerns with the bill. It is imperative that California responsible dog owners and breeders immediately contact their Assemblymembers and Senators and ask them to oppose SB 250!!! As expected, the bill now provides that an intact dog with a […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/urgent-ca-sb-250-amended-opposition-still-needed-now/
| September 1, 2009