DESIGNATING THE SHELTER PET AS CT’S STATE PET: The Connecticut Joint Government Administration and Elections Committee voted yesterday to place HB 5498 on the House consent calendar, despite hearing testimony objecting to the designation of the shelter pet as Connecticut’s state pet. The bill also seeks to designate a variety of days, weeks, and months, for proclamations, which the committee noted is an annual standard exercise. The American Kennel Club (AKC) posted details about the provision in this notice.
WHAT YOU CAN DO:
- Interested residents are encouraged to contact their state representative with the bill number, HB 5498, in the subject line and specify your position on the bill’s shelter pet provision. Include your name and address in the body of your email so they know you are a constituent.
- To find your lawmakers’ contact information, click here and scroll down to “Find My Legislator’ in the middle of the page.
CONCERNING TETHERING AND SHELTERING OF DOGS: After a public hearing by the Planning and Development Committee on February 25, HB 5170 has been reviewed by the Legislative Commissioner’s Office and favorably placed on the House calendar for consideration. AKC has issued two informational communications with details on how the bill would change the current law and the minor changes made by the committee before its release.
WHAT YOU CAN DO:
- Interested residents are encouraged to contact their state representative with the bill number, HB 5170, in the subject line and specify your position. Include your name and address in the body of your email so they know you are a constituent.
- To find your lawmakers’ contact information, click here and scroll down to “Find My Legislator’ in the middle of the page.
AKC Government Relations (AKC GR) will provide additional information as developments warrant. For more information, contact AKC GR at doglaw@akc.org.