As mentioned in a previous alert, a bill has been introduced in the California Assembly that would regulate all breeders in the state.
The bill has now been assigned to the Assembly Business and Professions Committee. No hearing has been scheduled; however, it is important that the committee members hear from Californians who will be impacted by this bill. In particular, if you are a constituent of a committee member, we encourage you to use the form provided in the Legislative Action Center to directly contact the member and let them know you reside in their district and how the bill will impact you.
Even if you are not a constituent, it is important for the committee to hear from you as a California resident. Respectfully ask them to oppose AB 702 and let them know how it would impact you as a breeder in California. View AKC’s previous alert for recommended talking points. The contact information is listed below.
AKC thanks the club members and breeders across the state who have joined the AKC in communicating the many concerns and problems in Assembly Bill 702. It is essential that the members hear from Californians and understand how this bill will impact responsible breeders in the state.
Contact information for the Assembly Business and Professions Committee:
Evan Low, Chair (Dist. 28)
(916) 319-2028
assemblymember.low@assembly.ca.gov
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Heath Flora, Vice Chair (Dist. 12)
(916) 319-2012
assemblymember.flora@assembly.ca.gov
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Dr. Joaquin Arambula (Dist. 31)
(916) 319-2031
assemblymember.arambula@assembly.ca.gov
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Marc Berman (Dist. 24)
(916) 319-2024
assemblymember.berman@assembly.ca.gov
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Richard Bloom (Dist. 50)
(916) 319-2050
assemblymember.bloom@assembly.ca.gov
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Phillip Chen (Dist. 55)
(916) 319-2055
assemblymember.chen@assembly.ca.gov
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David Chiu (Dist. 17)
(916) 319-2017
assemblymember.chiu@assembly.ca.gov
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Jordan Cunningham (Dist. 35)
(916) 319-2035
assemblymember.cunningham@assembly.ca.gov
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Megan Dahle (Dist. 1)
(916) 319-2001
assemblymember.dahle@assembly.ca.gov
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Vince Fong (Dist. 34)
(916) 319-2034
assemblymember.fong@assembly.ca.gov
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Mike A. Gipson (Dist. 64)
(916) 319-2064
assemblymember.gipson@assembly.ca.gov
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Timothy S. Grayson (Dist. 14)
(916) 319-2014
assemblymember.grayson@assembly.ca.gov
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Chris R. Holden (Dist. 41)
(916) 319-2041
assemblymember.holden@assembly.ca.gov
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Jacqui Irwin (Dist. 44)
(916) 319-2044
assemblymember.irwin@assembly.ca.gov
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Kevin McCarty (Dist. 7)
(916) 319-2007
assemblymember.mccarty@assembly.ca.gov
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Jose Medina (Dist. 61)
(916) 319-2061
assemblymember.medina@assembly.ca.gov
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Kevin Mullin (Dist. 22)
(916) 319-2022
assemblymember.mullin@assembly.ca.gov
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Rudy Salas, Jr. (Dist. 32)
(916) 319-2032
assemblymember.salas@assembly.ca.gov
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Philip Y. Ting (Dist. 19)
(916) 319-2019
assemblymember.ting@assembly.ca.gov
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AKC continues to work with the Assembly and other stakeholders to address concerns and will provide updates as they are available. For questions, contact AKC Government Relations at www.akcgr.org.