Tomorrow (Tuesday, March 18), a bill that establishes a licensing framework for all breeders who sell even one dog as a pet, will be heard by an Oregon state Senate committee. Oregon breeders should express their opposition immediately and, if possible, speak at the hearing in opposition to Senate Bill 1076.
What You Can Do:
Senate Bill 1076 is before the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Wildfire. Those who wish to express opposition should do so TODAY by taking the following actions:
- Contact the members of the committee before tomorrow’s hearing:
Senator Jeff Golden (Chair) – Sen.JeffGolden@oregonlegislature.gov; 503-986-1703
Senator Todd Nash (Vice Chair) – toddnash@oregonlegislature.gov; 503-986-1729
Senator Floyd Prozanski (Sponsor of SB 1076) – Sen.FloydProzanski@OregonLegislature.gov; 503-986-1704
Senator Fred Girod – Sen.FredGirod@oregonlegislature.gov; 503-986-1709
Senator Kathleen Taylor – sen.kathleentaylor@oregonlegislature.gov; 503-986-1721 - Testify remotely at the March 18 committee hearing:
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Wildfire
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
1:00 pm
Oregon State Capitol
900 Court Street NE, Room 453
Salem, Oregon 97301
To testify remotely, register here. You must register no later than 12:30 pm on March 18 to be able to testify.
- Submit written testimony to the committee using this link. Ensure it is set for the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Wildfire hearing on March 18. Select SB 1076, then follow the prompts to register your opposition and upload written comments.
Summary:
Oregon Senate Bill 1076 aims to regulate breeders and animal rescue entities through the following measures:
- Breeder Licensing Program: Establishes a licensing program through the State Department of Agriculture for breeders, defined as anyone who breeds, raises and sells certain animals as pets, including dogs. The program would include provisions for investigations and inspections to ensure compliance. Violations of the program’s rules could result in penalties of up to six months’ imprisonment, fines of up to $2,500, or both.
- The Department of Agriculture would be directed to establish breeder regulations based on the sizes of breeders and the costs of regulation and enforcement related to breeders.
- Licensing Fees: The department may set fees for licenses and license renewals for breeders that differ based on the sizes of breeders. It also imposes fees ranging from $350 to $600 for licenses and renewals for various animal rescue organizations, including animal control agencies and humane societies.
AKC Government Relations continues to monitor bills in Oregon impacting dog owners and will provide updates. For questions or more information, contact AKC GR at doglaw@akc.org.