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Legislative Alerts
Oklahoma Call to Action: Contact Governor Henry Now!
The AKC Government Relations Department expects Oklahoma Senate Bill 1712 to be sent to Governor Brad Henry soon for his signature or veto. It is imperative that all responsible dog breeders and owners in Oklahoma contact Governor Henry immediately and respectfully ask him to veto this bill. Bill Summary: Known as the "Commercial Pet Breeders […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/oklahoma-call-to-action-contact-governor-henry-now/
| April 29, 2010
Legislative Alerts
Oklahoma Update: Still Time to Call Senators!
The American Kennel Club has learned that the Oklahoma Senate has approved Senate Bill 1712 by a vote of 29-17. However, the Senate now has 36 hours to reconsider its vote. It is vital that all concerned responsible dog breeders in Oklahoma call their State Senator today. Respectfully oppose the Senate’s attempt at quickly moving […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/oklahoma-update-still-time-to-call-senators/
| April 27, 2010
Legislative Alerts
Urgent: Amended Okla. SB 1712 Heading for Final Vote
In a quick parliamentary action late yesterday, Oklahoma SB 1712 was further amended and is now set to receive a final Senate vote today, Tuesday April 27. The new amended version further expands government regulation of anyone who breeds dogs or cats and who owns more than 11 intact females of either species. The bill’s […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/urgent-amended-okla-sb-1712-heading-for-final-vote/
| April 27, 2010
Legislative Alerts
Missouri Call-to-Action: Contact State Senators in Support of HJR 86 Today!
HJR 86 seeks to keep Missouri’s animal welfare regulations under the state legislature’s oversight instead of being manipulated by outside interests. The resolution, which has already passed the Missouri House of Representatives and the Senate Agriculture and Governmental Accountability and Fiscal Oversight Committees, is meeting filibuster-type resistance on the Senate floor. Therefore, it is imperative […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/missouri-call-to-action-contact-state-senators-in-support-of-hjr-86-to/
| April 26, 2010
Legislative Alerts
Urgent: Oklahoma House Passes SB 1712 Passed. Voice Your Concerns Now!
The Oklahoma House passed SB 1712 yesterday. The bill will significantly expand government regulation of anyone who breeds dogs or cats and who owns more than 11 intact females of either species. The bill’s vague definition of commercial breeder includes no time frame, which means it will require commercial breeder licensing for anyone who owns […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/urgent-oklahoma-house-passes-sb-1712-passed-voice-your-concerns-now/
| April 22, 2010
Legislative Alerts
Oklahoma Update: Legislative Deadline Approaching
This Thursday, April 22, marks the important "3rd reading" deadline for Oklahoma legislation. All bills that already passed their house of origin and were transferred to the other legislative chamber must be read for the third time and debated in that chamber by the end of the day Thursday. This is a key deadline for […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/oklahoma-update-legislative-deadline-approaching/
| April 20, 2010
Legislative Alerts
Updated 4/20: New Orleans Mandatory Spay/Neuter Ordinance Vote Delayed
The AKC Government Relations Department has learned that the mandatory spay/neuter ordinance proposal currently under consideration by the New Orleans City Council will not be considered at its meeting this Thursday, April 22. Because the New Orleans City Code requires at least 20 days of consideration for all proposals that seek to impose new permits […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/updated-4-20-new-orleans-mandatory-spay-neuter-ordinance-vote-delayed/
| April 20, 2010
Press Releases
1st Quarter 2010 Community Achievement Awards
American Kennel Club Honors The Bayou Kennel Club With a Community Achievement Award The American Kennel Club® announced recently that the Bayou Kennel Club (BKC) of Monroe, Louisiana has been named a recipient of the AKC® Community Achievement Award for its contributions to its community after natural disasters. BKC received one of three awards for […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/1st-quarter-2010-community-achievement-awards/
| April 9, 2010
Press Releases
Walter Bebout Award To Honor Federations And Groups Working To Protect The Rights Of Dog Owners
The American Kennel Club® (AKC) is proud to announce to creation of the Walter Bebout Award. Named for the late Director of the AKC Government Relations Department, the award will recognize those federations and owner/breeder organizations that have been actively involved in educating legislators about responsible dog ownership issues and have worked to preserve […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/walter-bebout-award-to-honor-federations-and-groups-working-to-protect/
| March 10, 2010
Legislative Alerts
Massachusetts Debarking Bill Now In Senate
Last week, House Bill 344, which seeks to ban the surgical devocalization of dogs, passed the Massachusetts House of Representatives. The bill is now under the consideration of the Senate Committee on Rules and Ethics. The American Kennel Club is concerned that, if enacted, this legislation will lead to the unnecessary euthanization of many animals. […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/massachusetts-debarking-bill-now-in-senate/
| March 10, 2010