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Action Alerts ~Just because you do not take an interest in politics, doesn't mean it won't take an interest in you. Pericles~
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12/18/07 Senator Durbin introduced an amendment containing the provisions of PAWS 2005 to the 2007 Farm Bill, but language pertaining to USDA regulation and third-party inspection of dog breeders has been dropped. 8/21/07 MRAOA is what used to be known as Minnesota Council of Dog Clubs....We were formed to protect the rights of responsible animal owners, and to be involved on their behalf on all levels of legislative concerns in Minnesota....including public education and awareness of animal issues throughout the state..... For more information feel free to call Al (651) 788-7711 or email mraoa@minncdc.org 8/15/07 Thanks to Monica Magnusson for providing the following clarification from Alan L. Cropsey.
8/14/07 Note: Update on MI anti-dog racing bill The Michigan Association for Pure Bred Dogs and the Michigan Hunting Dog Federation have been aware of Michigan HB 626 since it was introduced on June 27, 2007. The bill states, "A person shall not hold, conduct, or operate dog racing for public exhibition." We have discussed the implication of the bill with the bill's sponsor (Sen. Alan Cropsey and his staff.) It would prohibit public exhibition of any dog racing activity such as sled dog races, lure coursing, coonhound water and land races, and fly ball races among other recreational dog racing activities. The sponsor is now aware of the unintended consequences of this bill and has promised to consult with the dog owners before any action is taken. A similar bill was introduced in the 1995-1996 session but was never enacted into law. MAPBD & MHDF will continue to monitor any activity on this bill and continue to update the Michigan dog fancy. Michigan residents may communicate their remarks to: Senator Alan Cropsey Further information on the status of the bill can be obtained by Dr. Al W. Stinson 7/16/07 The Governor of New Hampshire signs law that makes mushing a legitimate and recognized trail use 7/11/07 California AB 1634 Pulled From Committee! www.sleddogcentral.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=7553 There is ongoing conversation and suggestions at the above link. 1/20/07 A bill was just introduced to the Minnesota Senate that could potentially effect all of us, the rules on kennels (tethering, housing, feeding, spaying, debarking, licensing, etc.) would be too much for most of us to continue to exist. Please read the bill, get hold of your legislatures NOW, and do the following advice from a past musher who is now a lawyer: "You should call Tony Lourey. He is the vice chair of the committee that is considering this bill. He knows farm type issues and should be supportive. His number is 651.296.0293. He is new and his mother is Becky Lourey. Tell him that the bill should be killed or that mushing kennels should be exempted. The problem is that the committee that has this bill is full of legislators that would support this kind of bill. Second, keep on tracking the bill by signing up for “my bills” alerts on the legislative web site." The link to look up the bill is: Note: Gail Huntley, who is a sled dog advocate (BG board member) a lobbyist and August will be meeting with the author of the bill on Monday (Jan 22nd). He has asked for ideas of why and how the mushers should be exempt from this bill. Contribute your ideas and suggestions through SDC Talk at or provide feedback directly to August at team_galloway@yahoo.com SAOVA Update - 5/24/06 SAOVA Alert - 3/7/06 New York State Bill A09744 - 2/24/06 A proposal that would limit the amount of time a dog could be tethered to 6 hours in a 24 hour period and would require a 15 foot chain, etc. when tethered. It is a poorly written law and will affect most sled dog owners in NY state. Contacts: Bill Sponsor: Senator McKee, mageew@assembly.state.ny.us Phone: 518-455-4807 Roy Mcdonald, Ag Committee, Phone:518-747-7098 Helpful Senator Betty Little, http://www.senatorlittle.com/send_email.asp Phone: 518-455-2811. Polk County, Wisconsin Proposed Animal Control Ordinance 1/19/2007: The proposed Animal Control Ordinance was defeated on a vote of 20 to 3 at the December 2006 Polk County Board meeting. Most of the credit for this defeat is due to the incredible support of the Wisconsin Bear Hunters whose members showed up meeting after meeting with bodies and voices. Federal PAWS Bill
Congress urged to support
higher funding for RTP - 6/14/05 Wisconsin: AB 247 - Updated 5/21/05 Wisconsin: AB 363 - 5/11/05 Connecticut: HB6543- Updated 5/10/05
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