May 27, 2015
Thanks to your calls and e-mails, and the work of the Illinois Federation of Dog Clubs and Owners (IFDCO), House Bill 4029, as amended, has passed the Senate unanimously.
Now, the bill goes back to the House for final approval before going to the governor. Illinois residents are asked to call your State Representative TODAY and ask them to SUPPORT House Bill 4029 Amendment #4, which will create new requirements for shelters and help streamline the process to help lost animals get home sooner.
Use the Illinois Board of Elections website or the “Find Your Elected Officials” box in the new AKC Government Relations Legislative Action Center to find the name and contact information for your State Representative.
Read AKC’s previous Legislative Alert for more information on House Bill 4029.
Thanks to your calls and e-mails, and the work of the Illinois Federation of Dog Clubs and Owners (IFDCO), House Bill 4029, as amended, has passed the Senate unanimously.
Now, the bill goes back to the House for final approval before going to the governor. Illinois residents are asked to call your State Representative TODAY and ask them to SUPPORT House Bill 4029 Amendment #4, which will create new requirements for shelters and help streamline the process to help lost animals get home sooner.