Articles of interest
Las Vegas, Nevada - Horse Industry Summit
Thank you Chris (NvPAW)
- Hi All from Las Vegas!
- Well, the horse summit has been fabulous. Yes, there has been much coverage, since the AR's have been protesting outside, lying to get in (a couple lied and said they were press and got in during Bob Abbey's time), tried to get back in by lying this morning, got escorted out by security, and now is claiming Sue Wallis assaulted her to get her out. That one was interesting and funny since there are video surveillance cameras everywhere (we are in a casino, ya know), and the video disproved her allegation pretty darn quick.
- So needless to say, it has been interesting to say the least. Many great, passionate speakers. Temple Grandin spoke this afternoon and will be involved if processing plants are built. It is very encouraging that the organizers of the Summit invited a wide range of people to be on panels, including folks from the dog breeding community to share their stories of their fights. It is really exciting to have that acknowledgement that dogs are the first wave of the madness.
- There are several members of various Native American tribes here and their story of the overpopulation of horses on their lands is saddening. They stated that thousands of horses are being dumped on tribal lands and the herds have grown to 10,000 to 12,000 on some reservations. They stated they are attacked by advocates asking them how they could be for killing horses (you know, there's that romantic image of the Indian and the horse). Their answer is that, yes the horse is an important part of their culture, but their culture calls for a balance of nature, and that there is a significant imbalance which needs to be corrected. Are they to just let the horse destroy the other important parts of their culture, like the roots and berries and plants that they rely on for food, ceremonies, and funerals, and to decimate the rangeland and run off other wildlife? Their culture is very much about balance and that is significantly out of whack as things are now.
- HSUS victim, Denissa (just blanked her last name) from Arkansas told her story today and that was amazingly heartbreaking. Talk about color of law terror. She is a true warrior and is flat refusing to cowtow to their bullying. She is fortunate to have a dedicated attorney who is also a horse owner so he is oh so aware of what her case means to all.
- Bob Abbey (who I used to work for) was, in my opinion, completely disrespectful and condescending in his presentation. It was very obvious that the current Administration, including Sec. Salazar and Bob Abbey are completely AR brainwashed. And it went over REAL well when it came out that they will be paying HSUS $500/mare for the PZP to sterilize them for 2 years.
- These folks realize the HSUS threat and that was a main theme this week. Our new Governor (or his designee-which is my guess) is supposed to lead off tomorrow and I am hoping that that will give us a bit of insight as to how much we may be able to count on him to help the HSUS fight here in Nevada.
- I have met some amazing people this week and if nothing else, got the boost of energy I needed as we start our legislative fight next month. And our new group, NvPAW, has gotten some great exposure and recruited some folks to the cause.
- Well, off to hit a penny slot machine (I'm such a big spender!) :-)
- CHRIS
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Factory Farms Under Fire in Massachusetts
by Martin Matheny January 27, 2011 11:30 AM (PT) Topics: Factory Farming
http://animals.change.org/blog/view/factory_farms_under_fire_in_massachusetts
Animal advocates in Massachusetts are taking steps to add their state to list of places where the worst kinds of factory farm cruelty are prohibited.
Two legislators have introduced the Massachusetts Prevention of Farm Animal Cruelty Act, which would make gestation crates for pigs, battery cages for laying hens, and veal crates illegal. It's an important and necessary reform. More importantly, it's just common sense. Whether you're talking about gestation crates, veal crates, or battery cages, the common thread is cruelty. Most of these devices are cramped; the animals trapped inside them have no room to stretch their legs, turn around, or even lie down comfortably.
Battery cages, gestation crates and the like are not exactly a new issue in the fight for humane farming. Groups like Farm Sanctuary have been working on the issue for years, and a small number of states, like Florida, Michigan, California, and Massachusetts' next-door neighbor, Maine, have taken steps to stop cruel and inhumane confinement. Activists on the other side of the country, in Washington state, are gearing up for a ballot initiative targeting battery cages this year as well.
Within the Bay State, some communities have passed local laws encouraging residents not to buy veal or battery-raised eggs, and the city of Pittsfield even has its own local ban on battery cages and gestation and veal crates.
The Massachusetts bill, introduced by Rep. Jason Lewis and Sen. Robert Hedlund has drawn praise from some of the biggest animal protection groups out there. The Humane Society of the United States is behind it, as is Farm Sanctuary. And, Lewis and Hedlund's bill is bipartisan; Lewis is a Democrat, and Hedlund is a member of the Senate's Republican leadership. With high-profile organizations backing them, and the bipartisan nature of the bill, here's hoping Lewis and Hedlund have the political clout to pass it quickly.
You can still lend a hand, and your own political clout, by encouraging the members of the Massachusetts legislature to support the Massachusetts Prevention of Farm Animal Cruelty Act. A ban on veal crates, battery cages, and gestation crates in Massachusetts would be another step toward ending abusive farm animal confinement across the country.
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Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011
Animal lover's new year's resolution: Give local
By DAVID MARTOSKO - Special to The Telegraph
http://www.macon.com/2011/01/23/1419286/animal-lovers-new-years-resolution.html#ixzz1Bsex3Pq
Still need a New Year's resolution? Fifty-six percent of Americans didn't make one this year, but here's something we can all get behind: Saving adoptable pets in Georgia by making donations locally.
Why is this resolution worth making? Because there's a large, national animal charity taking food out of the mouths of homeless pets in Georgia and shifting it to lobbying campaigns.
You're probably familiar with the slick TV infomercials from the Humane Society of the United States. These ubiquitous ads beg for money with tear-jerking images of cats and dogs. Just give $19 a month, they suggest, and you can personally help these poor puppies and kittens.
Ready for a reality check? The cute pets in those ads are a ruse. They typically end up dead.
The shelters they're living in are dirt poor, and have to euthanize more pets than they adopt out. Why? Shelters are under-funded because HSUS sucks millions of dollars out of their communities every year, sharing hardly any of it with the dogs and cats that ordinary donors think they're helping.
Most Americans -- 71 percent, according to Opinion Research Corporation -- believe HSUS is an umbrella group for pet shelters. (No wonder: "Humane Society" is right there in its name.) And 59 percent of us believe HSUS gives "most of its money" to the pet shelters in our cities and towns.
Most of us are dead wrong. HSUS isn't affiliated with any pet shelters, it doesn't run any and it barely funds any. If you pledge $19 a month, only about $2 of your $228 annual contribution will trickle down to a real humane society.
Odds are that the shelter or pet rescue in your community will be completely left out. HSUS's tax returns show it gave just $17,983 to hands-on pet shelters in Georgia between 1998 and 2009. That's only $1,498.58 annually. (Last year, HSUS gave just $2,758 to hands-on pet shelters in Georgia.)
During that same 12-year period, HSUS spent $767 million on expenses including lobbyists, lawyers, payroll and (of course) more fundraising. America's pet shelters typically get about 1 percent of that. HSUS's executive pension plan gets far more. (More than $11 million in the past seven years.)
You can see HSUS's money at work -- your money, perhaps -- in statehouses, courtrooms and voting booths. That's where it promotes a radical conception of animal rights, including many of the same ideas that made the wing-nuts at PETA famous.
Like PETA, HSUS is driven by the belief that animals deserve the right to not be eaten as food. Thirty years ago, HSUS adopted an official resolution to pursue "the clear articulation and establishment of the rights of all animals - within the full range of American life and culture."
Animal rights, not animal welfare. The two are quite different. Animal welfare means we always treat animals well. Animal rights means we don't eat them. Ever.
HSUS's top leaders are vegans. All the "reforms" they push on the farm do little more than raise the price of non-vegetarian food -- so fewer of us, they hope, will eat it. (Tofurky is the only food HSUS endorses.)
HSUS is also very much a political animal. Between 2006 and 2008, it spent more than $5.4 million on political front groups, and millions more directly lobbying lawmakers. In California, HSUS spent 10 times as much attacking egg farmers and pork producers as it did funding pet shelters.
It�s hard to keep track of where your money ends up if you send it to a large national animal charity. It makes more sense to give locally. The shelters in your community need every nickel they can get.
They could use HSUS's money, too: The group has ignored repeated suggestions that it dedicate just half of its money to funding pet shelters that house the homeless animals in its ads. (HSUS can't explain why it doesn't do this, so it typically attacks anyone who suggests it.)
But shelters don't need to settle for HSUS's table scraps. You can fund them directly. When you support your local pet shelter instead of HSUS, you can see your money at work. You can visit to check up on your investment, too.
Your money won't boomerang back on you as vegetarian propaganda. And the animals -- not some Washington, D.C. suit -- will thank you.
David Martosko is the director of research at the Center for Consumer Freedom, a nonprofit coalition supported by restaurants, food companies and consumers to promote personal responsibility and protect consumer choices.
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FEDERAL
HR91 - Better Use of Light Bulbs Act - would repeal Subtitle B of Title III of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, "which is a de facto ban on the incandescent light bulb. Pass and Save our incandesent lightbulbs!!!! Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce
Service Animals - The rule defines "service animal" as a dog that has been individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability. The rule states that other animals, whether wild or domestic, do not qualify as service animals. Dogs that are not trained to perform tasks that mitigate the effects of a disability, including dogs that are used purely for emotional support, are not service animals. The final rule also clarifies that individuals with mental disabilities who use service animals that are trained to perform a specific task are protected by the ADA. The rule permits the use of trained miniature horses as alternatives to dogs, subject to certain limitations. To allow flexibility in situations where using a horse would not be appropriate, the final rule does not include miniature horses in the definition of "service animal."
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STATES - in alphabetical order
CALIFORNIA
AB144 - An act to amend Sections 7574.14 and 7582.2 of the Business and Professions Code, and to amend Sections 626.9, 16520, 17510, 25595, 25605, and 29805 of, to add Sections 17040, 17295, and 25590 to, and to add Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 26350) to Division 5 of Title 4 of Part 6 of, the Penal Code, relating to firearms. The bill would, subject to exceptions, make it a misdemeanor to openly carry an unloaded handgun on the person in specified public areas.
AB962 - Ammunition Restriction Bill - (01/18/11) Chuck Michel, the NRA's primary legal counsel in California , announced today that the NRA/CRPA funded lawsuit he brought against the state of California was successful, and AB 962 was declared unconstitutional. *COURT GRANTS NRA / CRPA FOUNDATION MOTION, INVALIDATES UNCONSTITUTIONAL AMMUNITION REGULATION STATUTE THAT WOULD HAVE BANNED MAIL ORDER AMMO SALES & REQUIRED AMMO SALES REGISTRATION * In a dramatic ruling giving gun owners a win in an National Rifle Association (NRA) / California Rifle and Pistol (CRPA) Foundation lawsuit, this morning Fresno Superior Court Judge Jeffrey Hamilton ruled that *AB 962 *, the hotly contested statute that would have banned mail order ammunition sales and required all purchases of so called “handgun ammunition” to be registered, was unconstitutionally vague on its face. The Court enjoined enforcement of the statute, so mail order ammunition sales to California can continue unabated, and ammunition sales need not be registered under the law.
Thank you Diane Amble
ACR2 - Spay Day USA 2011 - This measure would declare February 22, 2011, to be Spay Day USA 2011 in California, and would request that Californians observe that day by having their dogs and cats spayed or neutered and by contributing to organizations that provide spay and neuter services.
Contra Costa County - Board of Supervisors Public Protection Committee is in the process of researching an ordinance that would require all dogs that are impounded be sterilized before they are returned to their owners, even on a first offense.
Cypress - (1/24/11) city won't become the first in Orange County to order the spaying and neutering of pit bulls after all. The City Council ordered staffers to come up with new laws strengthening animal-control enforcement in the city and making it easier for dogs to be declared dangerous. A new proposed ordinance will return to the City Council later this year.
COLORADO
SB9 - A BILL FOR A ACT concerning procedural requirements for payment of costs related to impounded animals
CONNECTICUT
Department of Environmental Protection has issued a proposed rulemaking regarding the establishment of a list of wild animals to be banned from possession and import/export from the state. The department will hold a public hearing on the proposal on February 15th and will accept written comments until March 1st.
HB5013 - AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN ANIMAL ABUSER REGISTRY. General statutes be amended to create an animal abuser registry and require pet store owners, private breeders and animal shelters to check such registry prior to allowing an individual to purchase or adopt an animal.
Referred to Joint Committee on Environment
FLORIDA
SB 206 - An act relating to domestic violence against family pets; amending s. 741.28, F.S.; redefining the term “domestic violence” to include inflicting, or attempting to inflict, physical injury against an animal owned, possessed, leased, kept, or held by one family or household member by another family or household member, or placing a family or household member in fear of physical harm to an animal owned, possessed, leased, kept, or held by that family or household member; amending s. 741.30, F.S.; providing that a court may issue an injunction for protection against domestic violence granting the petitioner the exclusive care, custody, or control of any animal owned, possessed, leased, kept, or held by the petitioner, the respondent, or a minor child residing in the residence or household of the petitioner or respondent; amending s. 741.31, F.S.; providing that it is a first-degree misdemeanor for a person to willfully violate an injunction for protection against domestic violence by knowingly and intentionally injuring or threatening to injure any animal owned, possessed, leased, kept, or held by the petitioner, the respondent, or a minor child of the petitioner or respondent; providing criminal penalties; reenacting s. 901.15(7), F.S., relating to an arrest without warrant by a law enforcement officer, to incorporate the amendment made to s. 741.31, F.S., in a reference thereto; providing an effective date. Referred to Criminal Justice; Judiciary; Budget
SB 344 - An act relating to sexual activities involving animals; creating s. 828.126, F.S.; providing definitions; prohibiting knowing sexual conduct or sexual contact with an animal; prohibiting specified related activities; providing penalties; providing that the act does not apply to certain husbandry, conformation judging, and veterinary practices; providing an effective date.
H125 - An act relating to sexual activities involving animals; creating s. 828.126, F.S.; providing definitions; prohibiting knowing sexual conduct or sexual contact with an animal; prohibiting specified related activities; providing penalties; providing that the act does not apply to certain husbandry, conformation judging, and veterinary practices; providing an effective date.
HB4075 - An act relating to dangerous dogs; amending s.767.11 F.S.; deleting language that includes any dog used primarily or in part for purpose of dog fighting or any dog trained for dog fighting within definition of "dangerous dog" for purposes of provisions regulating dangerous dogs; providing an effective date.
Broward County - County Commissioners plan to back off its strict law, which drew community outcry and lawsuits when it doomed pets whose owners said they didn't deserve to die. New law, mirroring the state's, would still spell death for dogs that attack a human and that are then declared dangerous. But it would allow a second attack on a pet - what critics call "one free kill" - before that could happen. Ken Keechl lost his seat in the November election. But he said Friday that he stands by the law he got passed, particularly after finding that the vast majority of dogs euthanized under his law were pit bulls or Rottweilers that attacked children and family pets. Commissioner Chip LaMarca, who made the ordinance a campaign issue and beat Keechl for the northeast-coastal District 4 seat in November, said he is pleased with the proposed replacement law. UPDATE (1/25/11) commissioners have agreed to give dogs deemed dangerous a second chance after revising a county ordinance and abandon the county's current one-bite ordinance, which sentences dogs to death if they attack another animal just one time.
Cocoa - (01/11/11) City Council took no action on legislating aggressive dogs and decided to conduct a public workshop to seek more input before taking up an ordinance on the issue. It's against state law to ban breeds, but many states and communities have embraced anti-tethering and anti-chaining laws in recent years to curb aggressive dog behavior. Communities in Brevard County look to the county for regulations of dangerous dogs, and no city here yet has enacted anti-tethering laws.
GEORGIA
Macon - (01/24/11) City Council's Public Safety Committee passed a resolution Monday night that chairman Virgil Watkins says strives to protect the public from vicious dogs. A dangerous dog is one that has bitten in the past, but did not cause serious injury. A vicious dog is one that has attacked someone so severely it warranted cosmetic surgery or threatened a person's life. The resolution would require owners of dogs that are identified as dangerous to purchase $15,000 worth of insurance against future injury. The resolution could go before full council next Tuesday.
ILLINOIS
Madison County - Edwardsville - group of veterinarians is barking at members of a Madison County Board committee over a new county ordinance that requires the vets to collect county rabies tag fees. "Veterinarians are in private practice. We are in the health business. We are not a branch of government," said Dr. Mike Firsching, a veterinarian who is a spokesman for the group. "Government responsibilities must be borne by government and must not be placed upon private business." Firsching said the ordinance is a form of excessive government regulation.
Morton - Village Board members Monday (1/03/11) will consider an ordinance that spells out how a dog or cat can be declared dangerous or vicious. The 12-page ordinance also lists the requirements that must be met for the owner of a dangerous or vicious animal to maintain ownership, and penalties for violating ordinance provisions.
Wilmington - City officials are re slated to discuss ordinances regulating animal control, with an eye toward possible increases in fines.
INDIANA
SB17 - A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning natural and cultural resources. Synopsis: Exotic animals. Makes it a Class C misdemeanor to knowingly or intentionally release an exotic or wild animal into the wild without legal authorization or a permit issued by the department of natural resources (department), and provides that the fine for unlawfully releasing an exotic or wild animal is at least $500 and not more than $2,500. Requires a person in the business of selling exotic reptiles to obtain a permit from the department, and makes it a Class C misdemeanor to knowingly or intentionally sell an exotic reptile without a permit. Requires a person not in the business of selling exotic reptiles to notify the department before selling an exotic reptile, and makes the failure to notify the department a Class C infraction.
Terre Haute - proposed updating of Vigo County's zoning ordinance, would limit a person to one hive for every 10 acres of land owned, unless zoned for agricultural purposes. A Vigo County official Wednesday (01/05/11) determined such measures will be removed, after receiving a small swarm of information.
MAINE
L.D. 11, S.P. 26 - An Act To Regulate the Keeping of Wolf Hybrids - bill changes the registration requirement for a wolf hybrid kennel to a licensing requirement. It directs the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources to consult with the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife on potential threats to wildlife and public safety prior to issuing a license. It provides for the conditional licensure of kennels that were previously registered. Referred toCommittee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
LD74 / HP62 - An Act To Impose Liability on a Landlord for Damages Caused by a Tenant's Pet
REFERRED to the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS
MICHIGAN
Dearborn - (01/07/11) City Council approved two related pieces amending the Animals Chapter of city code. The first ordinance, entitled "Dangerous Dogs; Vicious Dogs," differentiates between two types of threatening animals. The latter requires that the animal cause serious physical injury or death to a person; the former requires only that a dog "behaves in a manner that a reasonable person would believe poses a series and unjustified imminent threat," according to ordinance language. Dogs can also be determined to be "dangerous" if they bite a person but do not cause series injury. Dogs deemed dangerous after police investigate a reported attack or threat will be required to be spayed or neutered, as well as microchipped, at the owner's expense. The owner will also have to pay for a behaviorist's evaluation of the dog. Owners of dogs that are deemed "vicious" face much steeper regulations. They must license the dog as vicious with the city, obtain insurance for and confine the animal, and put up signage at their home or place of business.
Jackson County - Board of Commissioners gave initial approval for an ordinance requiring owners of "potentially dangerous or vicious" dogs to buy liability insurance. Under the law, pet owners who have a dog deemed "potentially dangerous or vicious" will have to buy $100,000 worth of liability insurance for that pet. That designation can only be given by a judge, jury or an owner's own admission. Final approval from the County Board, which could come next month.
Lincoln Park - A study session on pit bulls and other dogs considerred to be dangerous has been set by the City Council for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday (1/18/11) at City Hall, 1355 Southfield Road. Councilman Mark Kandes requested the study session to look at the community's reactions to the issue. The study session will be followed at 7: 30 p.m. by the regular council meeting.
Rochester Hills - city council discussed regulation of the ownership of "pit bulls" on Monday, October 18, 2010. No official vote was taken, but seven out of the eight council members (including the Mayor) voiced a preference for looking at strenghtening the current law without breed-specific language. It appears this issue may not be dead in Rochester Hills.
Thank you Jodi Preiss
Sterling Heights - City officials are expected to take up Tuesday (2/1/11) a proposed ordinance for dangerous dogs. The proposal is a revision of a controversial proposed ordinance that targeted pit bulls. The new proposal doesn't single out particular breeds for regulation and focuses on intervention by animal control officers when an animal exhibits dangerous behavior, officials say. The City Council is scheduled to consider the ordinance at its 7:30 p.m. meeting Tuesday (2/1/11) at City Hall, 40555 Utica Road.
Saginaw - City Council will vote on the "dangerous dogs" ordinance at Feb 21 meeting and enact them by April 1. Proposal would require owners of listed breeds to attach a city issued sign indicating the dog's presence and pay higher license fees. Breeds listed pitbulls, Rottweilers, German Shepherds huskies, Alaskan Malamute, Doberman Pinchers, Chow Chows, Great Dane, St.Bernard and Presa Canarios.
MINNESOTA
Board of Animal Health is writing a new rule to require rabies vaccination for all dogs in Minnesota. The rule would exempt animal shelters. On a related note, the Centers for Disease Control is suggesting animal shelter workers be vaccinated for rabies because they are among the people most likely to be exposed to rabies.
MISSISSIPPI
HB831 - AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 97-41-16, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO ENACT THE "MISSISSIPPI DOG AND CAT PET PROTECTION LAW OF 2011"; TO CLARIFY AND REVISE THE CRIME OF CRUELTY TO A DOG OR CAT; TO SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBE ACTIVITIES THAT DO NOT CONSTITUTE THE CRIME OF CRUELTY TO A DOG OR CAT; TO AMEND SECTIONS 97-41-1, 97-41-3, 97-41-5, 97-41-7, 97-41-9, 97-41-17, 97-41-21 AND 97-41-23, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, IN CONFORMITY TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
Referred To House Committee on Agriculture
Voted down
SB2127 - AN ACT TO CREATE SECTION 97-41-25, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROHIBIT CRUELTY TO VERTEBRATE ANIMALS; TO CREATE SECTION 97-41-27, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO ESTABLISH THE CRIME OF AGGRAVATED CRUELTY TO ANY DOMESTICATED DOG OR CAT; TO CREATE SECTION 97-41-29, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE EXEMPTIONS FROM CRIMINAL LIABILITY UNDER THE CHAPTER; TO CREATE SECTION 97-41-31, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO ENACT DEFINITIONS; TO REPEAL SECTIONS 97-41-1, 97-41-5, 97-41-7, 97-41-9 AND 97-41-16, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH DEAL WITH ANIMAL CRUELTY; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
Referred To Judiciary, Division B Title Suff Do Pass Comm Sub
SB2821 - AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 97-41-16, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO ENACT THE "MISSISSIPPI DOG AND CAT PET PROTECTION LAW OF 2011"; TO CLARIFY AND REVISE THE CRIME OF CRUELTY TO A DOG OR CAT; TO SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBE ACTIVITIES THAT DO NOT CONSTITUTE THE CRIME OF CRUELTY TO A DOG OR CAT; TO AMEND SECTIONS 97-41-1, 97-41-3, 97-41-5, 97-41-7, 97-41-9, 97-41-17, 97-41-21 AND 97-41-23, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, IN CONFORMITY TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
Referred To Judiciary, Division B - Title Suff Do Pass
SB2947 - AN ACT TO CREATE THE PUPPY MILL CRUELTY PREVENTION ACT; TO PROHIBIT CRUEL AND INHUMANE TREATMENT OF DOGS IN PUPPY MILLS; TO ENACT DEFINITIONS; TO CREATE EXCEPTIONS; TO ENACT PENALTIES; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
MISSOURI
HB99 - Puppy Mill Cruelty Prevention Act - AN ACT To repeal section 273.345, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof one new section relating to the puppy mill cruelty prevention act, with an existing penalty provision
SB95 - An act to repeal section 273.345 RSMo;an enact in lieu thereof one new section relating to puppy mill cruelty prevention act, with exisiting penalty provision. This act modifies the title of the act by referring to it as the Puppy Cruelty Prevention Act, modifies the definition of "covered dog", and removes the definition of "pet."
Referred to Agriculture, Food Product & Outdoor Resources(S)
Camdenton - proposed revisions regulating the ownership of "pit bulls" would remove the grandfather clause from the original ordinance. Considering inclusion under the grandfather clause required registration of any "pit bull" living in the city limits prior to 1988, the change to this ordinance seems a wasteful and petty move on the part of city officials there as any dog properly registered has long since passed away. The re-written ordinance if passed by the Board it will read as follows, “It shall be unlawful to keep, harbor, care for, own or possess in any way a pit bull dog within the Municipal limits of the City of Camdenton. A pit bull may be identified as any dog which exhibits those distinguishing characteristics that substantially conform to the standards established by the American Kennel Club or United Kennel Club as described in the identification checklist, which is on file in the city offices. Such identification by city personnel using the above standards shall be prima facie proof and shall create a rebuttable presumption that a dog is a pit bull. Such presumption may be rebutted in municipal court actions for violations of this section only upon ample proof offered by the defendant in such action.
Wentzville - Bill No. 3259 requires pet stores, dealers, animal rescue organizations and animal shelters to complete a disclosure form listing vital data on every dog or cat sold or offered for adoption. The original form of this bill, rejected by the Board of Aldermen in September 2010, would have banned all retail sales of dogs and cats in the city. ADOPTED ORDINANCE
MONTANA
LC1839 - A BILL FOR AN ACT ENTITLED: "AN ACT NULLIFYING AND VOIDING THE FEDERAL ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT IN MONTANA; MODIFYING AND REPEALING STATE LAWS CONCERNING ENDANGERED SPECIES; PROVIDING PENALTIES; AMENDING SECTIONS 75-5-316, 77-1-804, 80-8-304, 80-8-306, 82-4-232, 82-4-335, 87-1-111, 87-1-201, 87-1-301, 87-1-621, 87-3-235, 87-3-236, 87-5-101, 87-5-102, 87-5-103, 87-5-108, 87-5-109, 87-5-112, AND 87-5-205, MCA; REPEALING SECTIONS 87-5-107 AND 87-5-131, MCA; AND PROVIDING AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE."
SB114 - A BILL FOR AN ACT ENTITLED: "AN ACT REGULATING ARRESTS, SEARCHES, AND SEIZURES BY FEDERAL EMPLOYEES; PROVIDING THAT FEDERAL EMPLOYEES MUST OBTAIN THE COUNTY SHERIFF'S PERMISSION TO ARREST, SEARCH, AND SEIZE; PROVIDING EXCEPTIONS; PROVIDING FOR PROSECUTION OF FEDERAL EMPLOYEES VIOLATING THIS ACT; REJECTING FEDERAL LAWS PURPORTING TO GIVE FEDERAL EMPLOYEES THE AUTHORITY OF A COUNTY SHERIFF IN THIS STATE; AND PROVIDING AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE."
NEBRASKA
LB64 - A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to wildlife; to amend sexctions 37-202, 37-209.01, 37-210.01,37-246, and 37-478. Reissue Revised Status of Nebraska, and sections 29-818, 37-201. 37-477. 37-479. and 37-481, Revised Statues Cumulative Supplement, 2010, to changes provisions relating to seized property, wildlife in captivity, and captive wildlife permits, to define and redefine terms, to harmonize provisions, and repeal the original sections.
Referred to Natural Resources Committee
LB305 - A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to agriculture; to amend sections 54-857, and 54-1901, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska; to state intent to implement a state meat and poultry program under federal law; to provide powers and duties to the department of agriculture to create a fund and transfer funds; to harmonize provisions; and to repel the original sections.
Referred to Agriculture Committee
LB306 - A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to animals; to amend 54-901, reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska; to require certain entities to provide care and shelter to equine animals; to provide a penalty; and to repeal the original section.
LB427 - A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to the Commercial Dogs and Cat Operator Inspection Act; amend sections 54-625, 54-626, 54-627, 54-637, 54-640, 54-641, 54-645, and 54-646, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska; to provide enhanced requirements and an outstanding designation for commercial dog breeders; to redefine terms; to harmonize provisions; and to repel the original sections.
NEVADA
2011 Bill Draft Requests - BDR
52 Assemblyman Atkinson
Revises provisions to allow game animals that are struck and killed by vehicles to be processed for meat.
122 Senator Lee
Revises provisions concerning the use of lead in fishing equipment used in streams in Nevada.
150 Assemblywoman Smith
Joint Requester: Assemblyman Bobzien
Makes various changes concerning dream tags and the Wildlife Commission.
214 Legislative Committee on Public Lands (NRS 218E.510)
_CR: Urges proactive habitat protection, restoration and mitigation to prevent listing of the Greater Sage Grouse as an endangered species.
223 Assemblyman Hambrick
Revises provisions governing cruelty to animals.
252 Assemblyman Carpenter
Revises provisions governing tags for hunting mule deer.
312 Assemblyman Goicoechea
Revises provisions relating to stock water.
357 Senator Copening
Makes various changes concerning cruelty to animals.
388 Assemblyman Manendo
Revises provisions relating to dog breeding
510 Assemblyman Munford
Makes changes relating to the branding and inspection of horses.
Washoe County - An ordinance amending the Washoe County Code by repealing, enacting and revising sections of Chapter 55 relating to animals and fowl and regarding animal control in Washoe County
NEW HAMPSHIRE
HB325 - AN ACT relative to the purchase of ill animals from licensed animal vendors and inspections of animal vendor premises by the state veterinarian.
COMMITTEE: Environment and Agriculture
HB398 - AN ACT relative to service animals.
COMMITTEE: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
HB406 - AN ACT relative to the additional fee for the licensing and restraining of dogs.
COMMITTEE: Municipal and County Government
SB55 - AN ACT requiring certain engine coolants and antifreeze to include an aversive agent so that they are rendered unpalatable.
COMMITTEE: Energy and Natural Resources
NEW JERSEY
S2517 - An Act concerning the sterilization of cats and dogs, supplementing Title 4 of the Revised Statutes and amending P.L.1983, c.172. Requires all cats and dogs released from shelters and pounds be sterilized with certain exceptions; increases certain dog-related fees; dedicates increases to Animal Population Control Fund; establishes new eligibility criteria for State spaying and neutering program.
Monroe Township - township recently passed an ordinance that spells out the difference between what it considers “vicious” as opposed to “potentially dangerous” dogs and also requires a special license for those dogs the Municipal Court defines as “potentially dangerous.” The ordinance was passed at a special meeting of the Township Council on Dec. 27. The amended law states the court will declare a dog as vicious if there is evidence it killed or seriously injured a human without being provoked or if the dog was engaged in dog fighting activities. If an animal control officer has reason to believe a dog is vicious, the officer must bring the dog to the Municipal Court so the court may decide whether the dog is vicious or just potentially dangerous.
NEW YORK
A0299 - AN ACT to amend the agriculture and markets law, in relation to establishing an animal abuser registry
AB1033 - AN ACT to amend the general business law, in relation to regulating the use of radio frequency identification tags by retail mercantile establishments
Referred to Committee on Consumer Affairs and Protection
AB1731 - AN ACT to amend the agriculture and markets law and the general business law, in relation to local laws and the regulation of pet dealers
AB1767 - AN ACT to amend the agriculture and markets law, in relation to the sale of birds by pet dealers
Referred to Committee on Agriculture
AB3595 - AN ACT to amend the real property law, in relation to discrimination against certain tenants who own or keep pets. Provides that no person 62 years of age or older shall be denied occupancy in multiple dwellings, nor shall such tenant be evicted from a multiple dwelling on the sole ground that he or she owns or keeps a common household pet or pets, the harboring of which is not prohibited by the multiple dwelling law or other applicable law, unless the pet causes damage to the subject premises, creates a nuisance or interferes substantially with the health, safety or welfare of other tenants or occupants of the same or adjacent building or structure.
SB0061 - AN ACT to amend the agriculture and markets law, in relation to requiring all dogs and their owners to successfully complete basic obedience training
Referred to Committee on Agriculture
SB1168 - AN ACT to amend the general business law, in relation to regulating the use of radio frequency identification tags by retail mercantile establishments
Referred to Committee on Consumer Protection
SB1253 - AN ACT to amend the agriculture and markets law, in relation to the sale of birds by pet dealers
Referred to Committee on Agriculture
New York City - Councilman Peter Vallone Jr.'s proposal to restrict the ability of NYC dog owners to humanely and responsibly restrain their dogs by tethering them will be considered by the city council Committee on Health. His proposal prohibits NYC dog owners from humanely and responsibly containing their dogs by tethering, it offers no solutions and zero support for dog owners who cannot restrain their dogs by other means due to the high cost of quality fencing, and zoning and/or landlord restrictions. UPDATE City Council has passed legislation to provide more protection for dogs in the city. The first legislation limits the number of hours a dog can be chained up outside to three. This legislation also puts strict regulations on how heavy the chain can be and completely forbids the use of choke collars. The fine for breaking any of these is up to $500.
§17-196 Restraining animals outdoors. a. No person shall tether, leash, fasten, chain, tie, secure or restrain any animal outdoors or cause such animal to be tethered, leashed, fastened, chained, tied, secured or restrained outdoors for longer than three hours to a stationary object in any continuous twelve hour period.
The second legislation passed increases the unaltered dog license fee from $11.50 to $34. This fee increase will hopefully encourage dog owners to spay or neuter their pets.
Thank you Mahlon
NORTH CAROLINA
SB2 - A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT to amend the laws regarding cruelty to animals.
New Hanover County - pet owners caught repeatedly letting their dogs run free soon could face harsher penalties. This week, the county’s health board voted to up the fine for having a loose dog to $500 on the third violation. The fine has been $200. The fee will continue to be $25 for the first violation, and $75 for the second.
Shelby - City Councilman Joel Shores suggests restricting pit bull ownership. He has been researching the issue and said some cities require muzzles when walking the dogs, keeping them in a certain-sized cage and even requiring an insurance policy in order to own the animals and asked the city attorney to look into ordinances that are constitutional.
Union County - Waxhaw - Union County Commissioner Jon Thomas suggests banning pit bulls altogether after a pair mauled a 5-year-old girl to death. State law forbids banning a specific breed of animal.
OHIO
HB14 - A BILL To amend section 955.11 of the Revised Code to remove pit bulls from the definition of "vicious dog" in state law.
HB25 - A BILL To amend sections 955.11, 959.99, 2152.19, 2903.213, 2903.214, 2919.26, 3113.31, 4732.141, and 4757.33 and to enact section 4731.284 of the Revised Code to revise the penalties and sentencing provisions regarding violations of the cruelty to animals statutes, to include the protection of companion animals in temporary protection orders, domestic violence protection orders, anti-stalking protection orders, and related protection orders, and to remove pit bulls from the definition of "vicious dog" in state law.
Columbus - (01/06/11) Exiting Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland ordered a ban on new dangerous pets Thursday, in one of the last states to allow them to be owned with few restrictions. In an emergency executive order, Strickland called for a ban on the future ownership, breeding, sale, trade or barter of wild animals "that are dangerous to human health and safety." People who already own exotic pets will now have to register them with the state and will be barred from breeding or selling their boas, chimpanzees, tigers, bears and other wild animals. The order fulfills Strickland's end of a deal brokered by his administration with the Humane Society of the United States, other animal rights groups and Ohio's agribusiness industry. The agreement prompted the Humane Society to withdraw a ballot issue containing a litany of restrictions on pet ownership and treatment and livestock care
Smithville - Council, while not taking an official vote on the matter, nonetheless decided to stop consideration of a pit bull ban within Smithville's limits after an onslaught from (local and national) opponents of breed-specific legislation. The village will enforce the minimum requirements in the Ohio Revised Code regarding pit bulls, such as having liability insurance for owners.
OKLAHOMA
HB1050 - An Act relating to agriculture; amending 2 O.S. 2001, Section 15-113, which relates to fair association elections; modifying filing procedure; and providing an effective date.
HB1063 - An Act relating to game and fish; amending 29 O.S. 2001, Sections 4-114, as last amended by Section 6, Chapter 317, O.S.L. 2010, 4-120, as last amended by Section 8, Chapter 317, O.S.L. 2010, 4-129, 4-130, as last amended by Section 9, Chapter 317, O.S.L. 2010, Section 11, Chapter 160, O.S.L. 2003, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 282, O.S.L. 2004, Section 5, Chapter 304, O.S.L. 2005 and Section 1, Chapter 27, O.S.L. 2009 (29 O.S. Supp. 2010, Sections 4-114, 4-120, 4-130, 4-139, 4-143 and 4-144), which relate to lifetime hunting and fishing licenses; exempting lifetime license holders from additional expenses; and providing an effective date.
HB1069 - An Act relating to agriculture; amending 2 O.S. 2001, Section 1-2, which relates to the Oklahoma Agricultural Code; clarifying language; and providing an effective date.
HB1070 - An Act relating to professions and occupations; amending 59 O.S. 2001, Section 698.1, which relates to the Oklahoma Veterinary Practice Act; clarifying language; and providing an effective date.
HB1135 - An Act relating to the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry; making appropriations; stating purposes; requiring certain funds to be budgeted in certain categories and amounts; providing for duties and compensation of employees; limiting the salary of the Commissioner; providing budgetary limitations; requiring certain budgeting procedures; prohibiting certain budgeting procedures; providing lapse dates; providing an effective date.
HB1249 - An Act relating to crimes and punishments; amending Section 4, Chapter 268, O.S.L. 2006, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 458, O.S.L. 2009 (21 O.S. Supp. 2010, Section 1835.2), which relates to property rights; permitting persons to retrieve domestic livestock or other animals on another’s land under certain conditions; and providing an effective date
HB1257 - An Act relating to game and fish; prohibiting the promulgation of a rule by the Wildlife Conservation Commission limiting the number of certain-sized blue catfish; requiring the Commission to amend or repeal certain rule; providing for codification; and declaring an emergency.
HB1291 - An Act relating to firearms regulation; creating the Oklahoma Firearms Freedom Act; providing short title; providing legislative intent; providing definitions; making certain firearms, firearm accessories or ammunition exempt from federal law or federal regulation; providing exceptions; requiring certain identification mark on firearms manufactured or sold in Oklahoma; providing applicability of act; providing for codification; providing for noncodification; and providing an effective date.
HB1292 - An Act relating to revenue and taxation; amending 68 O.S. 2001, Section 1358.1, as amended by Section 6, Chapter 353, O.S.L. 2007 (68 O.S. Supp. 2010, Section 1358.1), which relates to agriculture sales tax exemptions; limiting eligibility to certain individuals; and providing an effective date.
HB1309 - An Act relating to animals; amending 4 O.S. 2001, Section 501, which relates to the Dog and Cat Sterilization Act; allowing for disposal of a euthanized animal for certain purposes; and declaring an emergency.
HB1310 - An Act relating to professions and occupations; amending 59 O.S. 2001, Section 698.1, which relates to the Oklahoma Veterinary Practice Act; clarifying language; and providing an effective date.
HB1311 - An Act relating to endangered species; creating the Endangered Species and Economic Development Task Force; providing expiration date; specifying duties; providing for membership; directing selection of chair and vice-chair; requiring quorum; providing for travel reimbursement; providing for staff support; requiring certain report; providing for noncodification; and declaring an emergency.
HB1313 - An Act relating to professions and occupations; amending 59 O.S. 2001, Section 698.4, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 112, O.S.L. 2010 (59 O.S. Supp. 2010, Section 698.4), which relates to the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners; removing Governor’s power to appoint veterinarian Board members; adding State Veterinarian to serve on Board; requiring veterinarian Board members to be elected by fellow veterinarians; specifying veterinarian Board members to represent congressional districts; directing lay member of Board to be appointed by the Governor; describing nomination and voting processes; directing Board to promulgate additional rules for electing Board members; allowing existing Board members to complete their terms; providing for elections as seats become vacant; and providing an effective date.
HB1314 - An Act relating to game and fish; repealing 29 O.S. 2001, Section 5-414, as amended by Section 18, Chapter 138, O.S.L. 2006 (29 O.S. Supp. 2010, Section 5-414), which relates to the prohibition to hunt white deer; and declaring an emergency.
HB1327 - An Act relating to agriculture; amending 2 O.S. 2001, Section 16-8, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 195, O.S.L. 2007 (2 O.S. Supp. 2010, Section 16-8), which relates to the Oklahoma Forestry Code; modifying power, authority and duties of the Forestry Division; authorizing recovery of costs for burning; granting immunity from personal liability; and providing an effective date.
HB1338 - An Act relating to game and fish; amending 29 O.S. 2001, Section 4-112A, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 129, O.S.L. 2008 (29 O.S. Supp. 2010, Section 4-112A), which relates to the certificate of competency and safety requirements; changing age under which a certificate is required; changing age for an accompanying licensed hunter; changing age for an apprentice hunting license; and declaring an emergency.
HB1339 - An Act relating to game and fish; requiring every dealer to issue licenses by certain electronic means by a certain date; directing the Wildlife Conservation Commission to promulgate rules; repealing 29 O.S. 2001, Sections 4-201, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 35, O.S.L. 2007 and 4-202 (29 O.S. Supp. 2010, Section 4-201), which relate to licensing administration; providing for codification; and providing effective dates.
HB1347 - An Act relating to game and fish; creating the Wildlife Bail Procedure Act; establishing the bail procedure for persons arrested for certain violations; providing for a written citation containing certain information; requiring indication of arraignment date; providing for place of arraignment; providing for an agreement to appear upon signature; establishing criteria for taking a person into custody; requiring certain persons to be taken into custody and appear before the court; providing for posting of a bond; making the citation a lawful complaint under certain circumstances; establishing criteria for determining the failure to comply with a wildlife citation; providing penalty for failure to comply; defining certain term; allowing for the issuance of a bench warrant under certain circumstances; providing for suspension of certain licenses for failing to comply with a wildlife citation or sentence; establishing procedures for suspension of a license; providing for imposition of a reinstatement fee; providing for deposit of the reinstatement fee; requiring waiver of the reinstatement fee under certain circumstances; making certain actions a misdemeanor; providing a penalty; repealing 29 O.S. 2001, Sections 9-101, 9-102, 9-103, 9-104 and 9-105, which relate to bail procedures; providing for codification; and declaring an emergency.
HB1348 - An Act relating to game and fish; allowing a taxidermy specimen to be sold at an estate sale under certain conditions; requiring written permission of the Director of Wildlife Conservation; authorizing the Director to require submission of certain documents or information; defining terms; providing for codification; and declaring an emergency.
HB1400 - An Act relating to crimes and punishments; amending 21 O.S. 2001, Section 1289.6, which relates to the Oklahoma Firearms Act of 1971; adding condition in which firearms may be carried in certain manner; updating language; and providing an effective date.
HB1406 - An Act relating to firearms; creating the Oklahoma Firearms Act of 2011; providing for noncodification; and providing an effective date.
HB1433 - An Act relating to agriculture; creating the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2011; providing for noncodification; and providing an effective date.
HB1470 - An Act relating to firearms; amending 21 O.S. 2001, Sections 1272, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 128, O.S.L. 2007, 1272.1, 1272.2, 1273, 1276, 1277, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 128, O.S.L. 2007, 1278, 1280.1, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 465, O.S.L. 2003, 1283, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 13, O.S.L. 2009 and 1287, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 162, O.S.L. 2007 (21 O.S. Supp. 2010, Sections 1272, 1277, 1280.1, 1283 and 1287), which relate to the carrying, use and possession of firearms; modifying description of handgun licenses; clarifying manner in which firearms may be carried by handgun licensees; deleting certain statutory references; amending 21 O.S. 2001, Sections 1289.7, 1289.9, 1289.10, 1289.11, 1289.12, 1289.13, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 549, O.S.L. 2004, Section 4, Chapter 465, O.S.L. 2003, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 549, O.S.L. 2004, 1289.16 and 1289.23, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 538, O.S.L. 2004 (21 O.S. Supp. 2010, Sections 1289.13, 1289.13A and 1289.23), which relate to the Oklahoma Firearms Act of 1971; modifying description of handgun licenses; clarifying manner in which firearms may be carried by handgun licensees; deleting certain statutory references; amending 21 O.S. 2001, Sections 1290.2, 1290.3, 1290.4, 1290.5, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 225, O.S.L. 2009, 1290.6, 1290.7, 1290.8, as amended by Section 6, Chapter 465, O.S.L. 2003, 1290.9, as amended by Section 7, Chapter 465, O.S.L. 2003, 1290.11, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 62, O.S.L. 2006, 1290.12, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 162, O.S.L. 2010, 1290.13, 1290.14, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 455, O.S.L. 2005, 1290.15, 1290.17, 1290.18, 1290.19, 1290.20, 1290.21, 1290.23, 1290.24, 1290.25 and 1290.26, as amended by Section 9, Chapter 465, O.S.L. 2003 (21 O.S. Supp. 2010, Sections 1290.5, 1290.8, 1290.9, 1290.11, 1290.12, 1290.14 and 1290.26), which relate to the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act; modifying and deleting certain statutory references; defining term; modifying certain definition; modifying description of handgun licenses; clarifying manner in which firearms may be carried by handgun licensees; amending 21 O.S. 2001, Section 1364, which relates to discharging firearms; modifying description of handgun license; deleting certain statutory reference; amending 63 O.S. 2001, Section 2-110, as amended by Section 4, Chapter 359, O.S.L. 2008 (63 O.S. Supp. 2010, Section 2-110), which relates to the Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Act; modifying manner in which weapons may be carried by attorneys of the Oklahoma State Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Control; amending 63 O.S. 2001, Section 4210.3, which relates to the Oklahoma Boating Safety Regulation Act; modifying scope of certain prohibited act; and providing an effective date.
HB1471 - An Act relating to agriculture; amending 2 O.S. 2001, Section 1-3, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 292, O.S.L. 2005 and Section 1, Chapter 180, O.S.L. 2009 (2 O.S. Supp. 2010, Sections 1-3 and 2-4c), which relate to the Oklahoma Agricultural Code; defining term; mandating the Department maintain a Registry of Reproductive Services Businesses; listing registration criteria; requiring prescription drugs be dispensed under certain conditions; amending 59 O.S. 2001, Sections 698.2 and 698.12, as last amended by Sections 1 and 3, Chapter 112, O.S.L. 2010 (59 O.S. Supp. 2010, Sections 698.2 and 698.12), which relate to the Oklahoma Veterinary Practice Act; defining terms; modifying procedures that are not prohibited; and providing an effective date.
HB1472 - An Act relating to agriculture; amending 2 O.S. 2001, Sections 18-308 and 18-309, which relate to the Oklahoma Wheat Resources Act; increasing per-bushel fee assessed on certain wheat products; and providing an effective date.
HB1473 - An Act relating to agriculture; amending Section 5, Chapter 138, O.S.L. 2006, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 360, O.S.L. 2010 (2 O.S. Supp. 2010, Section 6-505), which relates to the Oklahoma Farmed Cervidae Act; removing double-fencing requirement for export of certain cervidae; and providing an effective date.
HB1474 - An Act relating to game and fish; amending Section 2, Chapter 63, O.S.L. 2008, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 266, O.S.L. 2009 (29 O.S. Supp. 2010, Section 7-209), which relates to the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Code; increasing maximum fine amount for trespass; and providing an effective date.
HB1478 - An Act relating to agriculture; amending 2 O.S. 2001, Section 10-9.5, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 412, O.S.L. 2005 (2 O.S. Supp. 2010, Section 10-9.5), which relates to the Oklahoma Registered Poultry Feeding Operations Act; requiring certified poultry waste applicators attend educational training courses; authorizing Department to promulgate rules for additional training; directing applicator receive certificate verifying completion of training; making failure to obtain training a violation of the Oklahoma Poultry Waste Applicators Certification Act; mandating certain annual deadline for training; amending 2 O.S. 2001, Sections 10-9.17 and 10-9.21, which relate to the Oklahoma Poultry Waste Applicators Certification Act; mandating compliance with educational training courses; allowing certain penalties if educational training courses not completed; and providing an effective date.
HB1479 - An Act relating to agriculture; amending 2 O.S. 2001, Section 1-1, which relates to the Oklahoma Agricultural Code; clarifying language; and providing an effective date.
HB1480 - An Act relating to agriculture; enacting the Oklahoma Agricultural Act of 2011; providing for noncodification; and providing an effective date.
HB1645 - An Act relating to firearms; creating the Oklahoma Firearms Freedom Act; providing short title; providing definitions; making certain firearms, firearm accessories or ammunition exempt from federal law or federal regulation; providing exceptions; requiring certain identification mark on firearms manufactured or sold in Oklahoma; establishing conditions for the possession and purchase of specified firearms; making certain acts unlawful; providing penalties; authorizing Attorney General to defend certain actions; providing legislative findings and declarations of authority; providing applicability of act; providing for noncodification; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
HB1647 - An Act relating to crimes and punishments; amending 21 O.S. 2001, Section 1289.6, which relates to the Oklahoma Firearms Act of 1971; adding condition for which firearms may be carried; amending 21 O.S. 2001, Sections 1290.5, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 225, O.S.L. 2009 and 1290.12, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 162, O.S.L. 2010 (21 O.S. Supp. 2010, Sections 1290.5 and 1290.12), which relate to the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act; authorizing issuance of lifetime concealed handgun licenses for military personnel; authorizing promulgation of rules; defining term; modifying certain application procedure; updating language; and providing an effective date.
HB1693 - An Act relating to agriculture; creating the Agriculture Motor Vehicle Act of 2011; providing for noncodification; and providing an effective date.
HB1697 - An Act relating to agriculture; enacting the Oklahoma Agriculture Act; providing for noncodification; and providing an effective date.
HB1708 - An Act relating to game and fish; providing license for commercial importation of certain aquatic species; providing for determination of fees; allowing for renewal of license; limiting scope of license; providing penalty for violation; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
HB1730 - An Act relating to game and fish; amending 29 O.S. 2001, Section 2-101, which relates to definitions of words and phrases; clarifying language; and providing an effective date.
HB1733 - An Act relating to firearms; creating the Oklahoma Concealed Carry Act of 2011; providing for noncodification; and providing an effective date.
HB1769 - An Act relating to firearms; enacting the Firearm Policy Improvement Act; providing for noncodification; and providing an effective date.
HB1785 - An Act relating to agriculture; creating the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2011; providing for noncodification; and providing an effective date.
HB1788 - An Act relating to firearms; creating the Second Amendment Act of 2011; providing for noncodification; and providing an effective date.
HB1837 - An Act relating to game and fish; amending 29 O.S. 2001, Section 4-112, as last amended by Section 4, Chapter 317, O.S.L. 2010 (29 O.S. Supp. 2010, Section 4-112), which relates to hunting licenses; expanding license exemption for landowners; and providing an effective date.
HB1911 - An Act relating to crimes and punishments; making possession of firearms by certain persons unlawful; providing penalty; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
HB1915 - An Act relating to firearms; creating the Oklahoma Firearms Act; providing for noncodification; and providing an effective date.
HB1934 - An Act relating to agriculture; amending 2 O.S. 2001, Section 10-9.5, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 412, O.S.L. 2005 (2 O.S. Supp. 2010, Section 10-9.5), which relates to the Oklahoma Registered Poultry Feeding Operations Act; modifying frequency of educational training requirements for operators of poultry feeding operations; and providing an effective date.
HB1940 - An Act relating to agriculture; amending 2 O.S. 2001, Section 3-83, which relates to pesticide record-keeping; eliminating record-keeping requirements of commercial and noncommercial applicators; and providing an effective date.
HB1957 - An Act relating to agriculture; amending 2 O.S. 2001, Section 9-210.3, as renumbered by Section 25, Chapter 292, O.S.L. 2005, and as amended by Section 21, Chapter 31, O.S.L. 2007 (2 O.S. Supp. 2010, Section 20-21), which relates to the Oklahoma Swine Feeding Operations Act; prohibiting new licenses for certain swine feeding operations; requiring swine feeding operations applying for groundwater use permits to obtain Department certification; directing Board to consider list of factors to determine if area is a camp or recreational site; stating applicability where property is owned or leased prior to establishment of swine feeding operation; providing license exemption for certain swine feeding operations; amending 82 O.S. 2001, Section 1020.11a, as last amended by Section 105, Chapter 3, O.S.L. 2003 (82 O.S. Supp. 2010, Section 1020.11a), which relates to permits for swine feeding operations; directing Oklahoma Water Resources Board to obtain certain confirmation prior to issuing or amending a permit; providing exception for permit renewals; deleting certain permit procedures and requirements; and providing an effective date.
HB1999 - An Act relating to agriculture; amending 2 O.S. 2001, Section 16-8, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 195, O.S.L. 2007 (2 O.S. Supp. 2010, Section 16-8), which relates to the Oklahoma Forestry Code; granting authority to oversee volunteer rural fire departments; specifying responsibility of oversight; and declaring an emergency.
HB2029 - An Act relating to crimes and punishments; creating the Oklahoma Firearms Act of 2011; providing for noncodification; and providing an effective date.
HB2099 - An Act relating to firearms; creating the Oklahoma Firearms Act of 2011; providing for noncodification; and providing an effective date.
HB2134 - An Act relating to firearms; amending 21 O.S. 2001, Sections 1272, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 128, O.S.L. 2007 and 1277, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 128, O.S.L. 2007 (21 O.S. Supp. 2010, Sections 1272 and 1277), which relate to unlawful carry of firearms; making certain acts unlawful; providing exception; clarifying certain exception; clarifying elements of certain prohibited act; amending 21 O.S. 2001, Sections 1290.2, 1290.8, as amended by Section 6, Chapter 465, O.S.L. 2003, 1290.11, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 62, O.S.L. 2006, 1290.22, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 39, O.S.L. 2004 and 1290.26, as amended by Section 9, Chapter 465, O.S.L. 2003 (21 O.S. Supp. 2010, Sections 1290.8, 1290.11, 1290.22 and 1290.26), which relate to the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act; modifying definition of concealed handgun; modifying punishment for certain prohibited act; modifying temporary preclusion conditions for handgun licenses; authorizing private property owners to prohibit certain conduct; requiring private property owners to post certain signs; making certain conduct subject to removal from property; providing for the issuance of citations; modifying manner in which a firearm may be carried; and providing an effective date.
SB15 - An Act relating to the regulation of commercial pet breeders; repealing Sections 1 through 29, Chapter 210, O.S.L. 2010 (59 O.S. Supp. 2010, Sections 5001 through 5029), which relate to the Commercial Pet Breeders Act; providing for transfer of certain monies; providing for noncodification; and declaring an emergency.
SB58 - An Act relating to beekeepers; allowing beekeepers to sell honey if the apiary has been inspected by the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry; defining honey; setting forth specific content standards for honey; specifying types of honey; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
SB62 - An Act relating to livestock; prohibiting political subdivisions of this state from regulating the care and handling of livestock; providing for codification; and declaring an emergency.
SB72 - An Act relating to the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission; amending 29 O.S. 2001, Section 4-112, as last amended by Section 4, Chapter 317, O.S.L. 2010 (29 O.S. Supp. 2010, Section 4-112), which relates to hunting licenses; adding an exemption to the hunting license requirement; and providing an effective date.
SB94 - An Act relating to fishing and hunting licenses; amending 29 O.S. 2001, Sections 4-110, 4-112 and 4-114, as last amended by Sections 3, 4 and 6, Chapter 317, O.S.L. 2010 (29 O.S. Supp. 2010, Sections 4-110, 4-112 and 4-114), which relate to fishing and hunting licenses and combination lifetime fishing and hunting licenses; adding exemptions; and providing an effective date.
SB106 - An Act relating to the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Code; amending 29 O.S. 2001, Section 5-405, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 110, O.S.L. 2009 (29 O.S. Supp. 2010, Section 5-405), which relates to furbearers; allowing certain furbearers to be trapped statewide; repealing bag limit for certain furbearers; and providing an effective date.
SB128 - An Act relating to the Commercial Pet Breeders Act; amending Section 2, Chapter 210, O.S.L. 2010 (59 O.S. Supp. 2010, Section 5002), which relates to definitions; adding definitions; adding exemption; providing codification; and providing an effective date.
SB129 - An Act relating to hunting wildlife; enacting the Landowner’s Hunting Freedom Act; amending 29 O.S. 2001, Section 5-201, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 104, O.S.L. 2008 (29 O.S. Supp. 2010, Section 5-201), which relates to means of taking wildlife; clarifying prohibition; exempting certain persons from certain prohibition; clarifying applicability of exemption; providing for noncodification; and providing an effective date.
SB169 - An Act relating to the Oklahoma Wheat Resources Act; amending 2 O.S. 2001, Sections 18-308 and 18-309, which relate to assessments and allocations; modifying certain assessment; and providing an effective date.
SB187 - An Act relating to sheriffs; amending 19 O.S. 2001, Section 547, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 125, O.S.L. 2010 (19 O.S. Supp. 2010, Section 547), which relates to deputy sheriffs and reserve force deputy sheriffs; authorizing the sheriff to perform certain duties; and providing an effective date.
SB202 - An Act relating to the regulation of prepared foods sold at farmers’ markets; directing the State Department of Health to conduct certain study; providing specifications for such study; requiring certain report by specified date; providing for noncodification; and providing an effective date.
SB220 - An Act relating to agriculture; amending Section 12, Chapter 292, O.S.L. 2005 (2 O.S. Supp. 2010, Section 2A-21), which relates to short title; clarifying statutory language; and providing an effective date.
SB224 - An Act relating to game and fish; amending 29 O.S. 2001, Section 3-104, which relates to the Director of Wildlife Conservation; making language gender neutral; and providing an effective date.
SB225 - An Act relating to game and fish; amending 29 O.S. 2001, Section 3-104, which relates to the Director of Wildlife Conservation; making language gender neutral; and providing an effective date.
SB226 - An Act relating to agriculture; amending Section 12, Chapter 292, O.S.L. 2005 (2 O.S. Supp. 2010, Section 2A-21), which relates to short title; clarifying statutory language; and providing an effective date.
SB227 - An Act relating to agriculture; amending Section 12, Chapter 292, O.S.L. 2005 (2 O.S. Supp. 2010, Section 2A-21), which relates to short title; clarifying statutory language; and providing an effective date.
SB228 - An Act relating to agriculture; amending Section 12, Chapter 292, O.S.L. 2005 (2 O.S. Supp. 2010, Section 2A-21), which relates to short title; clarifying statutory language; and providing an effective date.
SB229 - An Act relating to agriculture; amending Section 12, Chapter 292, O.S.L. 2005 (2 O.S. Supp. 2010, Section 2A-21), which relates to short title; clarifying statutory language; and providing an effective date.
SB314 - An Act relating to the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Code; amending 29 O.S. 2001, Section 5-102, which relates to tagging wildlife; updating reference; specifying fee for certain tag; and providing an effective date.
SB362 - An Act relating to animals; creating Cody’s Law; amending 4 O.S. 2001, Section 46, as amended by Section 4, Chapter 262, O.S.L. 2006 (4 O.S. Supp. 2010, Section 46), which relates to dangerous dogs; modifying regulation provision; directing entity to adopt rules for collection of certain information; specifying information to be collected; stating entities that data shall be collected from; providing for codification; providing for noncodification; and providing an effective date.
SB369 - An Act relating to agriculture; amending Section 12, Chapter 292, O.S.L. 2005 (2 O.S. Supp. 2010, Section 2A-21), which relates to short title; clarifying statutory language; and providing an effective date.
SB370 - An Act relating to the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Code; amending 29 O.S. 2001, Section 4-114, as last amended by Section 6, Chapter 317, O.S.L. 2010 (29 O.S. Supp. 2010, Section 4-114), which relates to hunting, fishing and combination hunting and fishing lifetime licenses; providing for the inheritance of certain lifetime licenses; and providing an effective date.
SB420 - An Act relating to agriculture; amending Section 12, Chapter 292, O.S.L. 2005 (2 O.S. Supp. 2010, Section 2A-21), which relates to short title; clarifying statutory language; and providing an effective date.
SB421 - An Act relating to agriculture; amending Section 12, Chapter 292, O.S.L. 2005 (2 O.S. Supp. 2010, Section 2A-21), which relates to short title; clarifying statutory language; and providing an effective date.
SB422 - An Act relating to agriculture; amending Section 12, Chapter 292, O.S.L. 2005 (2 O.S. Supp. 2010, Section 2A-21), which relates to short title; clarifying statutory language; and providing an effective date.
SB423 - An Act relating to agriculture; amending Section 12, Chapter 292, O.S.L. 2005 (2 O.S. Supp. 2010, Section 2A-21), which relates to short title; clarifying statutory language; and providing an effective date.
SB424 - An Act relating to agriculture; amending Section 12, Chapter 292, O.S.L. 2005 (2 O.S. Supp. 2010, Section 2A-21), which relates to short title; clarifying statutory language; and providing an effective date.
SB425 - An Act relating to agriculture; amending Section 12, Chapter 292, O.S.L. 2005 (2 O.S. Supp. 2010, Section 2A-21), which relates to short title; clarifying statutory language; and providing an effective date.
SB530 - An Act relating to agricultural liens; establishing procedures for foreclosure upon certain lien; specifying contents of certain notice; requiring posting of certain notice at specified locations; providing for mailing of certain notice; authorizing certain persons to purchase certain property; providing time restriction for certain proceedings; defining terms; construing provisions; prohibiting use of certain foreclosure method for certain purpose; granting lien rights to certain persons; establishing procedures for certain lien; providing time limitation for enforcement of certain lien; repealing 4 O.S. 2001, Section 194, which relates to enforcement of lien; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
SB670 - An Act relating to food safety; amending 63 O.S. 2001, Section 1-1115, which relates to food inspections; making language gender-neutral; and providing an effective date.
SB759 - An Act relating to firearms; amending 21 O.S. 2001, Section 1279, which relates to pointing firearms; clarifying reference; and providing an effective date.
SB773 - An Act relating to the commercial pet breeders; amending Sections 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 and 29, Chapter 210, O.S.L. 2010 (59 O.S. Supp. 2010, Sections 5001, 5002, 5004, 5005, 5006, 5007, 5008, 5009, 5010, 5011, 5012, 5013, 5014, 5015, 5016, 5017, 5018, 5019, 5020, 5021, 5022, 5023, 5024, 5025, 5026, 5027, 5028 and 5029), which relate to the Commercial Pet Breeders Act; updating references; clarifying definitions; clarifying language; requiring rules to be approved by the Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry; setting fees by rule; providing fee exemption for federally licensed pet breeder; making certain employment subject to funding; clarifying language; construing authority of certain revolving fund; clarifying posting of certain directories; clarifying language; requiring hearings under the Administrative Procedures Act; making certain act subject to certain penalties; clarifying certain inspection for licensure; providing exemption for prelicense inspection fee for certain persons; prohibiting licensure until facility meets certain standards; clarifying language; setting term of license; providing for renewal; providing for denial or revocation of license; construing violation; modifying display of license; modifying language; requiring annual review of standards of care; directing recommendations for standards of care; authorizing administrative and criminal penalties for certain violations; requiring conviction for criminal penalty; setting date for certain rule approval; modifying language; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
OREGON
HB2724 - A BILL FOR AN ACT Relating to animal endangerment. Creates offense of animal endangerment if the person leaves a cat or dog in a motor vehicle that is parked under conditions that endanger the health or well-being of the cat or dog due to heat or cold.
HB2742 - A BILL FOR AN ACT Relating to crime; and appropriating money. Requires persons who commit certain crimes against animals to register with law enforcement agencies.
HB2471 - A BILL FOR AN ACT Relating to animals; creating new provisions; and amending ORS 167.310, 167.312, 167.335, 167.345, 167.348 and 167.350. Prohibits person convicted of certain crimes involving animals from owning, being employed by or providing services at animal grooming parlor or kennel for specified period following conviction.
HB2340 - A BILL FOR AN ACT Relating to wildlife propagation licenses; creating new provisions; and amending ORS 497.258. Requires State Fish and Wildlife Commission by rule to establish schedule of wildlife propagation license fees for persons engaging in business of propagating animals of family Cervidae.
HB2637 - A BILL FOR AN ACT Relating to dog control; creating new provisions; amending ORS 609.060, 609.095, 609.100 and 609.990; and repealing ORS 609.040. Revises petition and election procedure regarding county or city decision whether to allow dogs to run at large.
SB0120 - A BILL FOR AN ACT Relating to fees for confined animal feeding operations; amending ORS 561.255. Requires State Department of Agriculture to charge annual permit fees for confined animal feeding operations.
SB0160 - A BILL FOR AN ACT Relating to the offense of driver operation with obstructing animal. Creates offense of driver operation with obstructing animal if the person is operating a vehicle when an animal is in the operator's lap.
SB0200 - A BILL FOR AN ACT Relating to equines; creating new provisions; and amending ORS 561.144, 599.205, 599.510, 599.620, 604.005, 604.015, 604.066 and 646.608. Replaces brand inspection for equines with equine ownership certificate. Requires owner to obtain equine ownership certificate for equine that is present in state for more than 30 consecutive days. Makes failure to obtain certificate subject to maximum fine of $500 per equine for first occurrence and $1,000 per equine for second or subsequent occurrence. Establishes requirements for recording transfer of ownership of equine. Requires providing equine with food, water and opportunity to rest after each eight hours of transport time. Makes violations subject to maximum fine of $500 per equine for first occurrence and $1,000 per equine for second or subsequent occurrence. Establishes duties of livestock carrier transporting equines. Establishes prohibitions for livestock carrier transporting equines. Requires that equine ownership certificate or equivalent document issued by another state accompany equine transported by livestock carrier. Makes violations subject to maximum fine of $500 per equine for first occurrence or $1,000 per equine for second or subsequent occurrence. Establishes equine trader permit system. Requires State Department of Agriculture to establish registry of equine rescue facilities. Identifies certain failures to disclose or misleading or deceptive statements by persons not registered as equine rescue facility to be unfair trade practice. Establishes requirements for livestock auction market sale of equines. Repeals temporary horse sales license provisions.
SB0350 - A BILL FOR AN ACT Relating to domestic animals. Creates offense of animal neglect in third degree. If a person leaves a domestic animal unattended within an enclosed part of a motor vehicle under conditions, and for a period of time, that may be likely to endanger the health or welfare of the animal through exposure to air temperature unsuitable for the animal.
SB0392 - A BILL FOR AN ACT Relating to the exemption from disclosure of public records that identify persons involved in research using animals at Oregon Health and Science University; amending section 4, chapter 455, Oregon Laws 2005. Extends sunset date on conditional exemption from disclosure of public records that set forth name, home address or professional location of person engaged in, or providing goods and services for, medical research at Oregon Health and Science University that is conducted using animals other than rodents
RHODE ISLAND
Warwick - (01/11/11) city council members regarding an ordinance that prohibits people from leaving their pets unattended in vehicles during extreme weather conditions, the law gained second passage at Monday night’s council meeting. The ordinance states that “no owner or person shall confine any animal in a motor vehicle in such a manner that places it in a life or health threatening situation by exposure to a prolonged period of extreme heat or cold, without proper ventilation or other protection from such heat or cold.”
SOUTH CAROLINA
H3045 - A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 50-5-310, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO COMMERCIAL SALTWATER FISHING LICENSE FEES FOR NONRESIDENTS; 50-9-540, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO RECREATIONAL FRESHWATER AND SALTWATER FISHING LICENSE FEES FOR RESIDENTS AND NONRESIDENTS; AND 50-9-560, RELATING TO RECREATIONAL SALTWATER FISHING LICENSE FEES FOR RESIDENTS AND NONRESIDENTS, ALL SO AS TO INCREASE EACH OF THESE NONRESIDENT LICENSE FEES AND PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF THE FUNDS GENERATED BY THE INCREASES.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
H3048 - A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-9-510, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HUNTING LICENSES AUTHORIZED FOR SALE AND THE FEES FOR THESE LICENSES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE FEES FOR CERTAIN NONRESIDENT LICENSES AND PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF FUNDS GENERATED BY THE INCREASES.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
H3113 -A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-310, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE OPEN SEASON FOR ANTLERED DEER, SO AS TO REVISE THE OPEN SEASON DATES FOR GAME ZONE 4.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
H3114- A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 47-3-420, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO METHODS OF EUTHANASIA THAT MAY BE USED TO KILL ANIMALS IMPOUNDED OR QUARANTINED IN ANIMAL SHELTERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE USE OF BARBITURIC ACID DERIVATIVES, AND CARBON MONOXIDE GAS ARE NOT ALLOWABLE METHODS OF EUTHANASIA AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE USE OF SODIUM PENTOBARBITAL AND OTHER SUBSTANCES OR PROCEDURES THAT ARE HUMANE MAY BE USED TO PERFORM EUTHANASIA.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
H3116 - A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-23-50, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PENALTIES IMPOSED FOR THE UNLAWFUL CARRYING OF A HANDGUN AND THE UNLAWFUL SALE OR DELIVERY OF A HANDGUN, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTY FOR EACH OFFENSE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H3125 - A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 46-3-280 SO AS TO TRANSFER THE STATE VETERINARIAN FROM CLEMSON UNIVERSITY TO THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, TO PROVIDE THAT UPON THIS TRANSFER THE STATE VETERINARIAN IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO THE DIRECTION OF ANY ENTITY OR INDIVIDUAL OTHER THAN THE COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE TRANSFER OF EMPLOYEES, APPROPRIATIONS, PROPERTY, ASSETS AND LIABILITIES.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
H3127 - A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 24-21-925 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A LIMITED PARDON MAY BE GRANTED TO A PERSON WHO HAS BEEN CONVICTED OF A NONVIOLENT FELONY OFFENSE THAT WOULD ALLOW HIM TO CARRY A FIREARM USED FOR HUNTING TO AND FROM HIS HUNTING DESTINATION AND USE IT WHILE HUNTING.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H3140 - A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-23-50, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF CERTAIN OFFENSES INVOLVING WEAPONS, SO AS TO INCLUDE ASSAULT WEAPONS IN THE PURVIEW OF THE STATUTE AND INCREASE THE PENALTIES FOR A VIOLATION AND CREATE A TWO-TIERED PENALTY SCHEME; AND TO AMEND SECTION 16-23-210, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE ARTICLE, SO AS TO DEFINE THE TERM "ASSAULT WEAPON".
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H3161 - A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-23-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CARRYING OF A HANDGUN, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO HAS BEEN ISSUED A CONCEALED WEAPONS PERMIT MAY SECURE HIS WEAPON UNDER A SEAT IN A VEHICLE OR IN ANY OPEN OR CLOSED STORAGE COMPARTMENT WITHIN THE VEHICLE'S PASSENGER COMPARTMENT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 16-23-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR TERMS REGARDING HANDGUNS, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF THE TERM "LUGGAGE".
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H3209 - A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-4-60, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO AN ORDER FOR PROTECTION FROM DOMESTIC ABUSE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE COURT MAY PROHIBIT HARM OR HARASSMENT TO A PET ANIMAL OWNED, POSSESSED, KEPT, OR HELD BY THE PETITIONER AND TO PROVIDE THAT IN ORDERING TEMPORARY POSSESSION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY, THE COURT MAY ORDER THE TEMPORARY POSSESSION OF PET ANIMALS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H3219 - TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SALES TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXTEND THE EXEMPTION ALLOWED FARM MACHINERY, REPLACEMENT PARTS, AND ATTACHMENTS TO MACHINERY, REPLACEMENT PARTS, AND ATTACHMENTS USED IN THE COMMERCIAL BREEDING AND RAISING OF CATTLE, HORSES, AND OTHER LIVESTOCK FOR SALE.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
H3276 - A BILL TO RATIFY AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE I OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE DECLARATION OF RIGHTS UNDER THE STATE'S CONSTITUTION, BY ADDING SECTION 25 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT HUNTING AND FISHING ARE VALUABLE PARTS OF THE STATE'S HERITAGE, IMPORTANT FOR CONSERVATION, AND A PROTECTED MEANS OF MANAGING NONTHREATENED WILDLIFE; TO PROVIDE THAT THE CITIZENS OF SOUTH CAROLINA SHALL HAVE THE RIGHT TO HUNT, FISH, AND HARVEST WILDLIFE TRADITIONALLY PURSUED, SUBJECT TO LAWS AND REGULATIONS PROMOTING SOUND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT AS PRESCRIBED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY; AND TO SPECIFY THAT THIS SECTION MUST NOT BE CONSTRUED TO ABROGATE ANY PRIVATE PROPERTY RIGHTS, EXISTING STATE LAWS OR REGULATIONS, OR THE STATE'S SOVEREIGNTY OVER ITS NATURAL RESOURCES.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
H3292 - A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-23-510 SO AS TO PROVIDE A LIST OF LOCATIONS WHERE CERTAIN PERSONS ARE PROHIBITED FROM CARRYING A HANDGUN; BY ADDING ARTICLE 9 TO CHAPTER 31, TITLE 23 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN PERSONS MAY NOT PROHIBIT AN INDIVIDUAL FROM TRANSPORTING OR STORING LEGALLY-POSSESSED FIREARMS OR AMMUNITION IN THE INDIVIDUAL'S PRIVATELY-OWNED MOTOR VEHICLE, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THIS ARTICLE; TO AMEND SECTION 16-23-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL CARRYING OF HANDGUNS, SO AS TO REVISE THE CIRCUMSTANCES THAT CONSTITUTE THE UNLAWFUL CARRYING OF A HANDGUN; TO AMEND SECTION 16-23-420, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE POSSESSION OF A FIREARM ON SCHOOL PROPERTY, SO AS TO REVISE THE CIRCUMSTANCES UPON WHICH A PERSON CAN CARRY A FIREARM ON SCHOOL PROPERTY; TO AMEND SECTION 16-23-430, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CARRYING WEAPONS ON SCHOOL PROPERTY, SO AS TO REVISE THE CIRCUMSTANCES UPON WHICH A PERSON MAY CARRY A WEAPON ON SCHOOL PROPERTY; TO AMEND SECTION 16-23-460, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL CARRYING OF A DEADLY WEAPON, SO AS TO REVISE THE CIRCUMSTANCES UPON WHICH IT IS UNLAWFUL TO CARRY A DEADLY WEAPON; TO AMEND SECTION 16-23-465, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ADDITIONAL PENALTIES FOR CARRYING A FIREARM ONTO THE PREMISE OF A BUSINESS THAT SELLS ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, SO AS TO REVISE THE PENALTIES AND THE CIRCUMSTANCES UPON WHICH THEY MUST BE IMPOSED; TO AMEND SECTION 23-31-215, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF CONCEALABLE WEAPON PERMITS, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT REQUIRES A PERMIT HOLDER TO HAVE HIS IDENTIFICATION CARD IN HIS POSSESSION WHENEVER HE CARRIES A CONCEALABLE WEAPON AND INFORM A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER THAT HE IS A PERMIT HOLDER UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, TO REVISE THE LOCATIONS UPON WHICH IT IS LAWFUL TO CARRY A CONCEALABLE WEAPON WITH AND WITHOUT A PERMIT, AND TO REVISE THE CIRCUMSTANCES UPON WHICH A VALID OUT-OF-STATE PERMIT TO CARRY A CONCEALABLE WEAPON MUST BE HONORED; AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 23-31-220 AND 23-31-225, RELATING TO THE CARRYING OF CONCEALABLE WEAPONS UPON THE PREMISES OF A BUSINESS OR A RESIDENCE, SO AS TO REVISE THE CIRCUMSTANCES UPON WHICH IT IS LAWFUL TO CARRY A CONCEALABLE WEAPON ON THESE PREMISES.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H3314 - A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-11-935 SO AS TO REQUIRE A PERSON TO ATTEMPT TO RELOCATE NUISANCE GEESE TO PROPERTY OWNED BY OR UNDER THE CONTROL OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES OR OTHER PRIVATE PROPERTY BEFORE DESTROYING SUCH GEESE PURSUANT TO A FEDERAL PERMIT.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
H3372 - A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 14 TO CHAPTER 3, TITLE 47 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL TO REMOVE OR DESTROY AN ELECTRONIC COLLAR OR OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICE PLACED ON A DOG BY ITS OWNER TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE DOG.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
H3398 - A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-23-540 SO AS TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF THEFT OF A FIREARM AND PROVIDE A PENALTY.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H3423 - A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-9-760 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON IS NOT REQUIRED TO POSSESS A HUNTING OR FISHING LICENSE TO HUNT OR FISH DURING FATHER'S DAY WEEKEND OR THE THREE DAYS THAT FOLLOW THANKSGIVING DAY.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
H3430 - A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-9-320, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT CERTAIN PERSONS SUCCESSFULLY MUST COMPLETE A HUNTER'S EDUCATION PROGRAM BEFORE THEY ARE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE A SOUTH CAROLINA HUNTING LICENSE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS REQUIREMENT DOES NOT APPLY TO NONRESIDENT ACTIVE DUTY, HONORABLY DISCHARGED OR RETIRED MEMBERS OF THE UNITED STATES ARMED SERVICES WHO CAN DEMONSTRATE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES THAT THEY SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED RIFLE MARKSMANSHIP DURING THEIR MILITARY CAREER; AND TO PROVIDE THAT A NONRESIDENT DURING A SPECIFIED PERIOD MAY OBTAIN A LIFETIME COMBINATION LICENSE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS WHICH GRANTS THE SAME PRIVILEGES AS A STATEWIDE COMBINATION LICENSE; AND TO PROVIDE THAT A NONRESIDENT MAY OBTAIN A LIFETIME COMBINATION LICENSE FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
H3503 - A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-11-2250 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES SHALL GIVE PREFERENCE TO RESIDENT HUNTERS WHEN ISSUING SPECIAL PERMITS FOR HUNTING IN CATEGORY ONE DESIGNATED WATERFOWL AREAS.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
H3510 - A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-11-2260 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES SHALL ALLOW THE SUBSTITUTION OF A MEMBER OF A PARTY THAT HAS OBTAINED A SPECIAL PERMIT TO HUNT IN A CATEGORY ONE DESIGNATED WATERFOWL AREA UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
S42 - A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 27, TITLE 46, SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROCESSING OF VENISON, BY ADDING SECTION 46-27-55, SO AS TO PERMIT A VENISON PROCESSOR THAT IS AN OFFICIAL ESTABLISHMENT CERTIFIED BY THE STATE LIVESTOCK-POULTRY HEALTH COMMISSION OR THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO SELL OR UTILIZE CERTAIN DEER PARTS FOR PET FOOD; AND TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-1910 SO AS TO PERMIT A VENISON PROCESSOR TO SELL CERTAIN DEER PARTS TO BE UTILIZED AS PET FOOD.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources
S57 - A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 47-3-750 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE SEIZURE AND IMPOUNDMENT OF A DANGEROUS ANIMAL, TO PROVIDE THAT ANY DANGEROUS ANIMAL THAT ATTACKS A HUMAN BEING OR DOMESTIC ANIMAL MUST BE SEIZED AND IMPOUNDED WHILE ANY PROCEEDING PURSUANT TO THIS ARTICLE IS PENDING.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources
S122 - A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-11-108 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON MAY USE A FIREARM TO KILL OR ATTEMPT TO KILL ANY ANIMAL DURING ANY SEASON IN SELF-DEFENSE, DEFENSE OF ANOTHER, OR DEFENSE OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO USES DEADLY FORCE AGAINST A BIG GAME ANIMAL OR ALLIGATOR MUST REPORT THE INCIDENT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN ANIMAL CARCASSES TAKEN PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION MAY NOT BE RETAINED, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR FAILURE TO REPORT THE INCIDENT OR SURRENDER THE CARCASS.
Referred to Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry
S200 - A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 47-1-145, TO ENACT THE "PROVISIONS FOR COST OF ANIMAL CARE ACT OF 2011", TO PROVIDE THAT THE CUSTODIAN OF AN ANIMAL TAKEN INTO CUSTODY DUE TO CIVIL OR CRIMINAL VIOLATIONS BY ITS OWNER MAY PETITION THE COURT FOR EXPENSES RELATED TO PROVIDING CARE TO THE ANIMAL, TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES FOR HEARING SUCH PETITIONS AND FOR THE COLLECTION AND USE OF FUNDS ORDERED TO BE PAID, TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO FAILS TO PAY SUCH FUNDS FORFEITS RIGHTS OF OWNERSHIP TO THE ANIMAL, TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISPOSITION OF SUCH AN ANIMAL, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE RETURN OF FUNDS WHEN A PERSON IS NOT FOUND TO BE IN VIOLATION; TO AMEND SECTION 47-1-130, RELATING TO CRUELTY TO ANIMALS, TO PROVIDE THAT AGENTS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS, OR ANY OTHER SOCIETY DULY INCORPORATED FOR THAT PURPOSE, MAY ASSIST WITH A LAWFUL INVESTIGATION OF THIS CHAPTER, BUT MAY ONLY EFFECTUATE AN ARREST OF A PERSON IF THEY HAVE BEEN VESTED WITH THE POWER TO ARREST BY A SHERIFF OR THE GOVERNING BODY OF A COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY; AND TO AMEND SECTION 47-1-140, RELATING TO NOTICE PROVIDED TO THE OWNER OF ANIMALS WHICH HAVE BEEN SEIZED FROM OTHERS UPON ARREST, TO REMOVE SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR AGENTS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS, OR ANY OTHER SOCIETY DULY INCORPORATED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources
S201 - A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-27-80, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE EXEMPTIONS OF CERTAIN ACTIVITIES FROM THE ANIMAL FIGHTING AND BAITING ACT, SO AS TO DELETE THE EXEMPTION OF "BEAR-BAYING"; AND TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-430, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO BEAR HUNTING AND UNLAWFUL ACTS IN REGARD TO BEARS INCLUDING A PROVISION THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL TO POSSESS A CAPTIVE BEAR EXCEPT BY PERMIT ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A CAPTIVE BEAR FOR WHICH A PERMIT HAS BEEN ISSUED AND WHICH UPON INFORMATION AND BELIEF OF THE DEPARTMENT HAS BEEN OR IS BEING USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF "BEAR-BAYING" MUST BE TAKEN INTO CUSTODY BY THE DEPARTMENT, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT SHALL MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO PLACE THESE BEARS IN A SUITABLE ENVIRONMENT, INCLUDING ZOOS OR ANIMAL PARKS WITHIN OR OUTSIDE THIS STATE.
Referred to Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry
S203 - A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-23-460 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO CARRYING CONCEALED WEAPONS, TO PROVIDE THAT THIS SECTION SUPERSEDES AND PREEMPTS ANY ORDINANCE THAT RESTRICTS CARRYING CONCEALABLE WEAPONS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
S223 - A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 47-1-45 SO AS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL TO KNOWINGLY OR INTENTIONALLY CONFINE OR RESTRAIN CERTAIN ANIMALS IN A CRUEL MANNER OR KNOWINGLY OR INTENTIONALLY CAUSE CRUEL CONFINEMENT OR RESTRAINING OF AN ANIMAL, TO DEFINE CERTAIN TERMS IN REGARD TO THE ABOVE, TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION, AND TO PROVIDE THAT ALL LOCAL ORDINANCES AND LAWS GOVERNING THE CONFINEMENT OR RESTRAINING OF ANIMALS ARE PREEMPTED BY STATE LAW.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources
S226 - A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 12 TO TITLE 23 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE REGISTRATION AND COMMUNITY NOTIFICATION OF ANIMAL ABUSERS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
Referred to Subcommittee: Knotts (ch), Massey, Coleman
S249 - A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 31, TITLE 23 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO FIREARMS, BY ADDING ARTICLE 9, THE "SOUTH CAROLINA FIREARMS FREEDOM ACT", TO PROVIDE THAT A FIREARM, FIREARM ACCESSORY, OR AMMUNITION MANUFACTURED AND RETAINED IN SOUTH CAROLINA IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL REGULATION UNDER THE COMMERCE CLAUSE OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
S253 -A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-27-80, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE APPLICABILITY OF THE ANIMAL FIGHTING AND BAITING ACT, SO AS TO DELETE THE EXEMPTION FOR BEAR-BAYING AND FOX-PEN TRIALS; TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-430, RELATING TO UNLAWFUL ACTS TOWARDS BEARS, SO AS TO PROHIBIT INDIVIDUAL POSSESSION OF CAPTIVE BEARS IN SOUTH CAROLINA OR POSSESSION OF BEARS FOR ANY PURPOSE OTHER THAN FOR AN EDUCATIONAL OR SCIENTIFIC PURPOSE; TO AMEND SECTION 5-11-440, RELATING TO FEEDING OF BEARS, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE COMMERCIAL OR RECREATIONAL PURPOSES FOR A BEAR PERMIT; AND TO REPEAL ARTICLE 13, CHAPTER 11, TITLE 50, RELATING TO FOX AND COYOTE HUNTING ENCLOSURES.
Referred to Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry
S265 - A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 53, TITLE 44 OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-53-595, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF A PERSON IS IN POSSESSION OF A FIREARM DURING THE COMMISSION OR ATTEMPTED COMMISSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE OFFENSE, EXCEPT A POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE OFFENSE, AND THE PERSON IS CONVICTED OF COMMITTING OR ATTEMPTING TO COMMIT THE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE OFFENSE, THE PERSON MUST BE IMPRISONED FOR FIVE YEARS IN ADDITION TO THE PUNISHMENT FOR THE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE OFFENSE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
S350 - A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-854 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO SEASON AND BAG LIMITS FOR HUNTING AND TAKING CROWS, TO EXEMPT CROW HUNTERS FROM A REQUIREMENT TO WEAR CERTAIN CLOTHING WHILE HUNTING.
Referred to Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry
SOUTH DAKOTA
Aberdeen - city council has scheduled a �pit bull ordinance� work session on Jan 24 at 4:00 PM in council chambers, 3rd floor of the municipal building, 123 South Lincoln Street. The public may attend and speak at the work session. The work session is described as �a police dept. report and ordinance suggestions for dangerous animals (pit bulls).� The council proceedings of Jan 18th stated that �City Manager Lander reminded the Council of the January 24, 2011 work session regarding pit bull ordinances � At this time, I do not know whether they are considering a ban or restrictions. News coverage has been nonexistant. Contact information for city officials: Mayor Mike J. Levsen, [email protected] Phone: (605) 626-7025 City Manager Lynn Lander, [email protected] Ph: (605) 626-7025 Fx: (605) 626-7039 Jim Kraft, NE District Council Member, [email protected] Jeff Mitchell, NE District Council Member, [email protected] Todd Campbell, NW District Council Member, [email protected] Jennifer Slaight-Hansen, NW District Council, [email protected] Clint Rux, SE District Council Member, [email protected] Laure Swanson, SE District Council Member, [email protected] Tom Agnitsch, SW District Council Member, [email protected] David Bunsness, SW District Council Member, [email protected]
Thank you Jodi Preis
TENNESSEE
HB0020 - Animal Cruelty and Abuse - As introduced, requires owners, harborers, and keepers of dogs to restrain or confine dogs; establishes certain penalties and defenses for violations. - Amends TCA Section 44-8-408.
HB0042 - Animal Cruelty and Abuse - As introduced, makes several permissive penalty provisions mandatory and increases the allowable range for fines for offenses against animals. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 14; Title 44 and Title 70.
SB0070 - Animal Cruelty and Abuse - As introduced, makes several permissive penalty provisions mandatory and increases the allowable range for fines for offenses against animals. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 14; Title 44 and Title 70.
Chattanooga - City Council Meeting Agenda - McKamey Animal Center will be adding an unarmed policeman to their staff. If anyone in Chattanooga is concerned about this, you need to contact your city council members before the February 8 meeting.
Thank you Carlotta
TEXAS
HB681 - AN ACT relating to an employee's transportation and storage of certain firearms or ammunition while on certain property owned or controlled by the employee's employer.
HB750 - AN ACT relating to the carrying of concealed handguns on certain premises of or locations associated with schools or institutions of higher education.
HB 963 - A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to the costs associated with proceedings regarding cruelly treated animals.
HB998 - Relating to the civil liability of and insurance requirements for owners of certain dogs; providing penalties.
SB321 - AN ACT relating to an employee's transportation and storage of certain firearms or ammunition while on certain property owned or controlled by the employee's employer.
SB354 - AN ACT relating to the carrying of concealed handguns on the campuses of institutions of higher education.
UTAH
HB210 - This bill amends provisions of the Utah Criminal Code relating to animal cruelty and 10 animal torture. This bill: defines terms; removes "pests" from the definition of an animal; provides that "torture" does not include shooting an animal with the intent to humanely kill the animal; provides that it is a defense to prosecution for animal cruelty if the conduct of the actor towards the animal was reasonable and necessary to protect the actor or another person from injury or death; provides that the provisions of this bill do not affect or prohibit the humane shooting or killing of an animal if the person doing the shooting or killing has a reasonable belief that the animal is a feral animal; and makes technical changes.
Ogden - city council will consider adding teeth later this month to dangerous dog ordinance without specifically targeting pit bulls. A council vote on amendments to the ordinance is scheduled for Jan. 25. Amendments to the ordinance define a potentially dangerous dog as those: * Found running at large and impounded or whose owner has received citations two or more times within any 12-month period. * Without provocation, acts in a highly aggressive manner within a fenced yard or enclosure. * Has tried to attack a person or domestic animal if it is restrained by a leash, fence or other means. Owners of potentially dangerous dogs would be required to register their canine as such and properly restrain the animal. The dog would also have to wear a specific colored collar and be implanted with microchip identification. UPDATE (1/25/11) City Council members may have stripped any references to pit bulls from the city's new dangerous-dog ordinance, but they left enough bite in the new law to put dog owners on notice with council members Doug Stephens and Amy Wicks voting against it because portions will need to be tweaked as city administrators devise a "good pet-owner program" over the next few months. The new law says a dog is potentially dangerous if its owner has been cited twice or more in a year's time for letting the dog run loose. It also applies to an unprovoked dog that exhibits aggressive behavior from its enclosed area. The ordinance requires that these dogs be micro-chipped and their owners carry $50,000 in liability insurance.
VIRGINIA
HB1541 - A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 3.2-6500 and 3.2-6569 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 3.2-6503.1, relating to care of agricultural animals by owner; penalty. Care of agricultural animals by owner; penalty. Provides standards of care specifically for agricultural animals that ensure accommodation for customary farming activities. The bill also clarifies certain procedures for the seizure and impoundment of agricultural animals.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources
HB1553 - A BILL to amend and reenact § 29.1-305 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Board of Game and Inland Fisheries' authority to establish separate bear, deer, and turkey licenses.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources
Tabled in Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources by voice vote
HB1930 - Animal abuser registry - A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 3.2-6571.1, relating to creation of an animal abuser registry; penalty.
HB2195 - A BILL to amend and reenact § 3.2-6570 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 54.1-3812.2, relating to devocalization of cats and dogs; penalty. Devocalization of cats and dogs; penalty. Requires veterinarians to keep records of devocalization procedures, and provides that any person, including a licensed veterinarian, who performs a surgical devocalization on a cat or dog when such procedure is not necessary to treat or relieve an illness, disease, or injury or to correct a congenital abnormality that is causing or may cause the animal physical pain or harm, is guilty of a Class 6 felony.
HB2312 - A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 3.2-6500, 3.2-6548, and 3.2-6549 of the Code of Virginia, relating to animal care; home-based rescues. DEAD
HB2482 - A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 3.2-6500, 3.2-6511, 3.2-6557, 3.2-6569, and 3.2-6570 of the Code of Virginia and to repeal § 3.2-6570.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to animal care; enforcement procedures and standards related to animal cruelty. Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources TABLED
SB1023 - A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 29.1-352, 29.1-354, 29.1-355, 29.1-356, and 29.1-357 of the Code of Virginia and to repeal §§ 29.1-353 and 29.1-358 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries; damage stamp compensation program.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources
SB1026 - A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 3.2-6500 and 3.2-6569 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 3.2-6503.1, relating to care of agricultural animals by owner; penalty. Provides standards of care specifically for agricultural animals that ensure accommodation for customary farming activities, clarifies certain procedures for the seizure and impoundment of agricultural animals.
Goochland County - Anyone that owns a dog in Goochland needs to show up at the Board of Supervisors meeting 2-1-11 at 7:00pm! BOS redid the ordinances relating to companion animals and many of us went to the meetings and worked with the county attorney to get fair language in them. Now they are stripping all protections and fairness away. The old had language that a person could not be charged with having a nuisance dog for noise without the county giving the person notice and a chance to fix the problem first.
WEST VIRGINIA
HB2015 - A BILL to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto a new section, designated §19-20-26, relating to protecting dogs by creating regulations for commercial dog breeding operations.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture then the Judiciary
HB2229 - A BILL to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto a new section, designated §61-7-16, relating to limiting the purchase of handguns to two guns per month; exempting law enforcement, correctional facilities and private security companies from the limitation; providing criminal penalties; and exempting antique firearms from the limitation.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
HB2450 - A BILL to amend and reenact §19-20-14 and §19-20-16 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, all relating to the protection of cats from injury by dogs through imposing liability on the dog owner and permitting a person to kill a dog under certain circumstances.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture then the Judiciary
SB84 - A BILL to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto a new article, designated §47-26-1, §47-26-2, §47-26-3, §47-26-4, §47-26-5 and §47-26-6, all relating to creating the West Virginia Firearms Freedom Act; exempting firearms, a firearm accessory or ammunition manufactured and retained in West Virginia from federal regulation under the Commerce Clause of the Constitution of the United States; providing short title; legislative declarations of authority; providing definitions; prohibitions; exceptions; and marketing of firearms.
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources; and then to the Committee on the Judiciary
Vienna - considering revising their vicious dog ordinance to REMOVE the breed specific language from the law. The first vote on the ordinance will be taken by the city council tomorrow, Thursday, January 27, 2011. Two votes are required to make the ordinance law.
Thank you Jodi Preis
WISCONSIN
New Berlin - city is considering a new dog licensing code that, among other things, makes it harder for a dog to be deemed dangerous. But the proposed code is more lenient than the current one that says owners of dangerous dogs must get rid of them. Under the proposed revisions, owners could still keep their dangerous dogs as long as they do certain things to keep them under control outside. Under the proposed ordinance, the dangerous dog designation mainly could be applied to a dog which without provocation or extenuating circumstances inflicts severe bodily harm on a person or a pet. Severe bodily harm would include a cut requiring stitches; a broken bone; a concussion; loss or fracture of a tooth; or temporary loss of consciousness, sight or hearing.
Waupun - (01/15/11) City's Common Council, meeting as a committee of the whole, voted 3 to 1, with Alderman Daniel Ganz in opposition, to retain an ordinance that would prohibit residents from raising chickens within the city limits. The committee's recommendation will go to the council on Feb. 8 for an official vote. Ryan and Cassie Flejter pleaded their case before the council last month, asking city leaders to consider revising the existing ordinance to allow them to keep their flock of 11 laying hens in their modified carriage house on their property at 526 E. Franklin St. The couple had been raising the birds for nine months before a citizen contacted police. Mayor Jodi Steger told audience members there in support of the Flejters that the council will hear citizen comments before voting on the issue next month.
WYOMING
SF0066 - Wyoming Pet Animal Program - would create the Wyoming Pet Animal Program. This program would provide for the protection and management of pet animals, provide for care of abandoned pet animals, and create a Pet Animal Advisory Board. Referred to Senate Committee on Agriculture, State & Public Lands and Water Resources
SF100 - A BILL for AN ACT relating to cruelty to animals; modifying elements of the offense of cruelty to animals; classifying animal hoarding and puppy mill ownership and operation as animal cruelty, creating the animals protection account; providing definitions; providing penalties for animal hoarders and owners or operators of puppy mills; providing for a continuous appropriation; providing an appropriation and providing for effective date.
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CHINA
Shanghai - China has banned animal circuses and warned its zoos they must stop abusing animals or face closure.
SWITZERLAND
Reconvilier - announced a plan to execute dogs if their owners don't pay the annual $50 tax. Pierre-Alain Nemitz, a local official, told the AP that the law aims to reclaim hundreds of thousands of dollars in unpaid taxes.
