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Legislative Alerts
Oklahoma Breeders Bill Heading for Conference Committee
House Bill 1332, which seeks to regulate Oklahoma dog breeders, is likely to be heard in conference committee in the next week. This is the last chance for this bill to be amended prior to being given a final vote. While a number of AKC’s concerns have been addressed, there are still some provisions we […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/oklahoma-breeders-bill-heading-for-conference-committee/
| May 12, 2009
Legislative Alerts
Urgent Texas Alert: Terrible Breeders Bill Rushed Through Legislature-Action Needed Now!!!
Because of procedural maneuvering in the Texas Legislature, harsh breeder regulatory legislation is now very close to becoming law in the Lone Star State. It is vital that all concerned responsible dog breeders and owners in Texas take immediate action in opposition to this bill. On Wednesday, May 6, Senator Tommy Williams of The Woodlands […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/urgent-texas-alert-terrible-breeders-bill-rushed-through-legislature-a/
| May 7, 2009
Press Releases
AKC Calls on All Dog Organizations to Spread Responsible Dog Ownership Message this September
- Annual AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Days Comprised of Hundreds of Events - Each year, the American Kennel Club® calls on its nearly 5,000 affiliated dog clubs and all other pet-related organizations from around the country to participate in AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Days. The nationwide initiative educates the public about the importance of […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-calls-on-all-dog-organizations-to-spread-responsible-dog-ownership-2/
| May 6, 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 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
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
Legislative Alerts
Update: Tennessee Breeders Bills to be Considered This Week
Committees in the Tennessee Legislature will hear companion bills that address dog breeding regulations in Tennessee. Senate Bill 258 will be considered by the Senate Commerce, Labor, and Agriculture Committee on Tuesday; its companion, House Bill 386 will considered by the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday. The AKC opposed provisions in the original version of […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/update-tennessee-breeders-bills-to-be-considered-this-week/
| April 20, 2009
Legislative Alerts
Florida Breeders Bill To Be Considered Tuesday, April 14
Florida Senate Bill 2002, a bill that seeks to impose strict limits on the operations of responsible purebred dog breeders and limit dog ownership, will be considered by the Florida Senate Community Affairs Committee on Tuesday, April 14, at 9:00 AM. The American Kennel Club and the Florida Association of Kennel Clubs both strongly oppose […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/florida-breeders-bill-to-be-considered-tuesday-april-14/
| April 9, 2009
Legislative Alerts
Texas House Committee to Consider Harsh Breeder Legislation
The Texas House Licensing and Administrative Procedures Committee is scheduled to consider House Bill 3180 on Wednesday, April 1. The bill features ownership limits, breeder licensing, facility inspection, and consumer protection provisions. The American Kennel Club (AKC) and its Texas federation, the Responsible Pet Owners Alliance, both oppose House Bill 3180, and encourage all concerned […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/texas-house-committee-to-consider-harsh-breeder-legislation/
| March 30, 2009
Legislative Alerts
March 25 Update on Minnesota Breeder Oversight Bills
The American Kennel Club Government Relations Department reports the following developments regarding the breeder oversight bills currently under consideration by the Minnesota Legislature. Minnesota’s concerned responsible dog breeders and owners are strongly encouraged to take action today! SF 7 On March 24, the Minnesota Senate Agriculture Committee voted not to take Senate File 7 "off […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/march-25-update-on-minnesota-breeder-oversight-bills/
| March 25, 2009