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Legislative Alerts
CA Senate Bill 250 Amended and Sent to Appropriations Committee
The Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on SB 250 has been rescheduled for May 11th. Please click here for sample letters that clubs and individuals can personalize. California Senate Bill 250 passed the Senate Local Government Committee on a vote of 3-1 and will be heard by the Senate Appropriations Committee on May 4th. The bill […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ca-senate-bill-250-amended-and-sent-to-appropriations-committee/
| April 23, 2009
Legislative Alerts
North Carolina Alert: HB 733 Bill May Be Considered Wednesday, April 22
The American Kennel Club Government Relations Department, in cooperation with the North Carolina Federation of Dog Clubs, has learned that House Bill 733 will likely be considered by the North Carolina House Agriculture Committee on Wednesday, April 22. Should the bill be considered, a vote is not expected. However, all concerned responsible dog breeders […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/north-carolina-alert-hb-733-bill-may-be-considered-wednesday-april-22/
| April 17, 2009
Press Releases
AKC Announces New Program for Mixed Breeds
New York, NY – For the past 125 years, the American Kennel Club® has been the nation's premier advocate for dogs and the people who love them. The AKC's Board of Directors has voted unanimously to proceed with a program for mixed breed dogs which will allow it to act even more broadly and […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-announces-new-program-for-mixed-breeds/
| April 14, 2009
Legislative Alerts
CA AB 241 to Limit Ownership of Intact Animals
California Assembly Bill 241, which will prohibit businesses and individuals who buys or sells cats and dogs from owning more than a combined total of 50 intact dogs or cats, will be heard in the Assembly Public Safety Committee on April 14th. There is no age threshold included in the bill so we believe that […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ca-ab-241-to-limit-ownership-of-intact-animals/
| April 8, 2009
Legislative Alerts
Urgent Call to Action – Oppose NY State Docking Bill
New York State Assembly Bill 7218 seeks to make the docking of tails unlawful. The American Kennel Club (AKC) and the Responsible Dog Owners Association of New York both vehemently oppose AB 7218. This bill has been referred to the New York Assembly Agriculture Committee. It is imperative that ALL concerned dog breeders and owners contact […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/urgent-call-to-action-oppose-ny-state-docking-bill/
| April 7, 2009
Legislative Alerts
CA SB 250 Amended, Set for Hearing – Opposition Needed!
California Senate Bill 250 has been amended and set for a hearing in the Senate Local Government Committee for April 15th. We need all California fanciers, responsible dog owners and breeders, and clubs to write and oppose this legislation. Letters must be received by April 8 to be reflected on the committee analysis. SB 250's […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ca-sb-250-amended-set-for-hearing-opposition-needed/
| April 6, 2009
Legislative Alerts
FL Senate Bills to be Considered Monday, April 6th
Two Florida Senate bills that are of great concern to the American Kennel Club (AKC) are scheduled for consideration by Senate committees on Monday, April 6th. The AKC and the Florida Association of Kennel Clubs urge all Floridians to take action on these bills. Senate Bill 2002 Florida Senate Bill 2002, sponsored by Senator Lee […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/fl-senate-bills-to-be-considered-monday-april-6th/
| April 3, 2009
Legislative Alerts
Alabama Spay/Neuter Bill Introduced
Alabama Senator Del Marsh of Anniston has introduced Senate Bill 554, which would, among other provisions, require the sterilization of all privately-owned dogs six months of age or older. The American Kennel Club opposes SB 554, and strongly urges all responsible dog breeders and owners in Alabama to contact their elected representatives, bill sponsor Senator […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/alabama-spay-neuter-bill-introduced/
| April 2, 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
Indiana Update: Two Bills to be Heard on Tuesday, March 31
The Indiana General Assembly will hear two bills on Tuesday regarding breeding regulations in Indiana. The House Judiciary Committee is expected to hear Senate Bill 238, a bill originally dealing with basic animal cruelty issues. An amendment will be offered in this bill to strictly regulate commercial breeders in Indiana. The Senate Corrections, Criminal, and […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/indiana-update-two-bills-to-be-heard-on-tuesday-march-31/
| March 27, 2009