The Senate Commerce Committee has just scheduled a hearing on SF 502 for TOMORROW (February 18). This bill would further regulate anyone who has four or more intact dogs and receive any kind of consideration for breeding or transferring even one dog.
Friday is the last day for bills to be passed out of committee, so it is essential that the committee hear from you NOW. Respectfully let them know that you do not want SF 502 to advance this year.
Talking Points:
SF 502 would create extensive license fees, mandate inspections, and even prohibit breeders from being involved in certain rescue activities. Read AKC’s previous legislative alert for more detailed information and talking points on this bill, as well as a sample phone script.
What You Can Do:
Attend the Senate Commerce Committee hearing to show that you, as a responsible dog owner and breeder, oppose SF 502. The details are as follows:
Thursday, February 18, 2016
10:30 am
Iowa State Capitol, Second Floor Room 22 (Click on the link for a map of the State Capitol)
Contact the members of the Senate Commerce Committee. Please let them know if you are a resident of Iowa, and if you are a constituent, be sure to mention that as well. For additional contact information, click here, then click on their individual names.
Sen. Janet Peterson, Chair (Dist. 18)
janet.petersen@legis.iowa.gov
Sen. Matt McCoy, Vice Chair (Dist. 21, Sponsor of SF 502)
matt.mccoy@legis.iowa.gov
Sen. Bill Anderson (Dist. 3)
bill.anderson@legis.iowa.gov
Sen. Chaz Allen (Dist. 15)
chaz.allen@legis.iowa.gov
Sen. Rick Bertrand (Dist. 7)
rick.bertrand@legis.iowa.gov
Sen. Joe Bolkcom (Dist. 43)
joe.bolkcom@legis.iowa.gov
Sen. Thomas Courtney (Dist. 44)
thomas.courtney@legis.iowa.gov
Sen. Liz Mathis (Dist. 34)
liz.mathis@legis.iowa.gov
Sen. Charles Schneider (Dist. 22)
charles.schneider@legis.iowa.gov
Sen. Brian Schoenjahn (Dist. 32)
brian.schoenjahn@legis.iowa.gov
Sen. Dr. Joe M. Seng (Dist. 45)
joe.seng@legis.iowa.gov
Sen. Amy Sinclair (Dist. 14)
amy.sinclair@legis.iowa.gov
Sen. Roby Smith (Dist. 47)
roby.smith@legis.iowa.gov
Sen. Steven Sodders (Dist. 36)
steve.sodders@legis.iowa.gov
Sen. Dan Zumbach (Dist. 48)
dan.zumbach@legis.iowa.gov
The Senate Commerce Committee has just scheduled a hearing on SF 502 for TOMORROW (February 18). This bill would further regulate anyone who has four or more intact dogs and receive any kind of consideration for breeding or transferring even one dog. Friday is the last day for bills to be passed out of committee, so it is essential that the committee hear from you now. Respectfully let them know that you do not want SF 502 to advance this year