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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
Ohio Update: SB 95 Senate Committee Vote Rescheduled for June 1
The Ohio Senate State and Local Government and Veterans Affairs Committee has rescheduled the vote on Senate Bill 95 for Tuesday, June 1, 2010, at 1:00 p.m. No testimony will be permitted at this hearing. This bill continues to be amended and the AKC expects further amendments to be added prior to Tuesday’s vote. The […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ohio-update-sb-95-senate-committee-vote-rescheduled-for-june-1/
| May 28, 2010
Press Releases
Weimaraner, Stoli, Leaves Paw Prints in AKC History Books as First AKC Grand Champion
The American Kennel Club’s first-ever Grand Champion title earner – a 4-year-old Weimaraner named GCH Monterra’s Best Bet, MH, affectionately known as "Stoli" bred and owned by Elizabeth Krupinski and co-owned by Timothy Bintner of Elizabeth, Colorado and handled by Tad Walden, completed the title requirements to earn the newest AKC title at the Coronado […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/weimaraner-stoli-leaves-paw-prints-in-akc-history-books-as-first-akc-g/
| May 26, 2010
Press Releases
AKC/Eukanuba National Championship Launches 2010 Commemorative Poster Contest
The American Kennel Club® and Eukanuba are pleased to announce the start of the commemorative poster competition in which artists are encouraged to submit an original two-dimensional painting or drawing celebrating the theme: "The Wonderful World of Purebred Dogs." The poster will commemorate the 10th Annual AKC/Eukanuba National Championship where thousands of top dogs from […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-eukanuba-national-championship-launches-2010-commemorative-poster/
| May 20, 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
New York Alert: Extensive Breeder Regulations to be Considered Tuesday, May 18
New York Assembly Bill 5507, known as "Charlemagne’s Law", will be considered by the New York Assembly Agriculture Committee tomorrow, Tuesday, May 18. Among its many provisions, the bill seeks to amend the state’s existing definition of "pet dealer", creates a new definition of "commercial kennels", and seeks to impact those designated as such with […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/new-york-alert-extensive-breeder-regulations-to-be-considered-tuesday/
| May 17, 2010
Chairman's Reports
May 2010 Chairman’s Report
-- Join Us for AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Days This September -- Planning is under way for our 8th annual AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Days, sponsored by Invisible Fence® Brand and ADT. We invite you to join us in celebrating responsible owners everywhere this September by hosting an event in your area. Nearly 600 clubs […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/2010-05/
| May 11, 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