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Legislative Alerts
Oklahoma Update: Still Time to Call Senators!
The American Kennel Club has learned that the Oklahoma Senate has approved Senate Bill 1712 by a vote of 29-17. However, the Senate now has 36 hours to reconsider its vote. It is vital that all concerned responsible dog breeders in Oklahoma call their State Senator today. Respectfully oppose the Senate’s attempt at quickly moving […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/oklahoma-update-still-time-to-call-senators/
| April 27, 2010
Legislative Alerts
Urgent: Amended Okla. SB 1712 Heading for Final Vote
In a quick parliamentary action late yesterday, Oklahoma SB 1712 was further amended and is now set to receive a final Senate vote today, Tuesday April 27. The new amended version further expands government regulation of anyone who breeds dogs or cats and who owns more than 11 intact females of either species. The bill’s […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/urgent-amended-okla-sb-1712-heading-for-final-vote/
| April 27, 2010
Legislative Alerts
Iowa Legislative Recap
Recently, both houses of the Iowa General Assembly passed versions of House File 2280, which seeks to provide for regulation of commercial establishments that handle dogs and cats. The now–enrolled version of this bill provides the following: Major Provisions: With only one small change regarding racing Greyhounds, the bill continues to use the definition of […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/iowa-legislative-recap/
| March 1, 2010
Legislative Alerts
Update: Senate Approves Nomination of Sunstein for Regulatory Czar
As expected, the U.S. Senate last night approved, 63-35, the nomination of Cass Sunstein to be Director of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) at the U.S. Office of Management and Budget. The role, also known as the "Regulatory Czar" is responsible for overseeing regulatory policy throughout the government. The nomination was approved […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/update-senate-approves-nomination-of-sunstein-for-regulatory-czar/
| September 10, 2009
Legislative Alerts
URGENT: CA SB 250 Amended: Opposition Still Needed – Now!
Senator Florez has amended Senate Bill 250, but the changes do little to address AKC’s fundamental concerns with the bill. It is imperative that California responsible dog owners and breeders immediately contact their Assemblymembers and Senators and ask them to oppose SB 250!!! As expected, the bill now provides that an intact dog with a […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/urgent-ca-sb-250-amended-opposition-still-needed-now/
| September 1, 2009
Legislative Alerts
CA SB 250 Moves to Full Assembly – Letters and Phone Calls Needed!!!
California Senate Bill 250 passed the Assembly Appropriations Committee yesterday on a partisan vote with Democrats De Leon, Ammiano, Coto, Fuentes, John A. Perez, Skinner, Solorio, Torlakson and Hill supporting the bill and all Republicans and Democrat Charles Calderon voting to oppose. Democrats Davis and Hall and Republican Harkey abstained. The bill will now move […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ca-sb-250-moves-to-full-assembly-letters-and-phone-calls-needed/
| August 28, 2009
Legislative Alerts
North Carolina Breeders Bill Could be Heard on House Floor Today: Immediate Action Needed!
Today, North Carolina Senate Bill 460 was assigned to the House Committee on Commerce, Small Business, and Entrepreneurship. The House Committee on Finance will also consider SB 460 if the Commerce committee approves the bill. Both the American Kennel Club and the North Carolina Federation of Dog Clubs continue to oppose SB 460. Because the […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/north-carolina-breeders-bill-could-be-heard-on-house-floor-today-immed/
| August 6, 2009
Chairman's Reports
February 2010 Chairman’s Report
-- Celebrating the Work and Dedication of America's Search and Rescue Dogs -- With the recent earthquakes in Haiti, much attention has been brought to the search and rescue dogs working to free trapped citizens from the rubble. With certain capabilities far surpassing those of a human, these dogs have saved innumerable lives - and […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/2010-02/
| February 12, 2010
Press Releases
American Kennel Club Announces Most Popular Dogs (Photos and Coverage)
-- Labrador Retriever Remains America’s Most Popular Dog as German Shepherd Makes A Move For The Top Spot -- -- Breeds That Help Keep Us Safe Dominate the Top 5 -- Photos and Coverage For the 19th consecutive year, the Labrador Retriever is the most popular purebred dog in America, but could this be […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-announces-most-popular-dogs-photos-and-coverage/
| January 27, 2010
Press Releases
Italian Dog Breeds and the American Kennel Club Say ‘Ciao’ to New York City in the Columbus Day Parade
Rare Italian Dog Breeds Make Debut in Celebration of Meet the Breeds Event The American Kennel Club® is proud to announce its participation in the 65th Annual Columbus Day Parade, the world’s largest celebration of Italian-American culture, on Monday, October 12th from noon to 3:00 p.m. on Fifth Avenue between 47th and 79th streets. For […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/italian-dog-breeds-and-the-american-kennel-club-say-ciao-to-new-york-c/
| October 7, 2009