Sentences with phrase «animal protection bill»

The bill served as an overhaul to an earlier animal protection bill written in 1983.

«This is the most comprehensive animal protection bill in the Commonwealth's history and would not have been possible without the determined efforts of my colleagues in the House and Senate, the Governor and the thousands of advocates who contacted their elected officials expressing their support for the bill.»

In fact, she has blocked every animal protection bill introduced at City Hall since she became Speaker in 2006.

She has voted in favor of child protection legislation, including making illegal sexual orientation conversion therapy on minors, public safety initiatives, and various animal protection bills.

The HSUS applauds the Oregon state legislature for passing four significant animal protection bills during the recently concluded session.

The Arizona State Legislature is in session and ADLA volunteers are working to pass animal protection bills and to kill damaging legislation.

The Arkansas State Legislature passed a number of animal protection bills that were signed into law by Gov. Mike Beebe this legislative session, receiving praise from The Humane Society of the United States.

The Michigan Legislature is currently considering a number of important companion animal protection bills.

Citizens from across West Virginia participating in Humane Lobby Day 2010 are assembling Thursday at the state capital to rally in support of animal protection legislation and to meet with lawmakers to urge them to pass animal protection bills to make cockfighting a felony and establish standards for commercial dog breeders.

«Arizona's legislators will have a strong slate of animal protection bills to consider this session, and The HSUS would like to commend the sponsors of these measures,» said Kari Nienstedt, The HSUS» Arizona state director.

Heartened by my Humane Lobby Day experience, and now knowing my way around the state capitol offices, I began to attend hearings on animal protection bills and to communicate with my representatives.»

Animal Folks Minnesota - Legislative Action (AFMN) has used these documents when lobbying at the State Capitol for animal protection bills as well as when testifying in MN counties and cities in support of local ordinances that protect animals.

Minnesotans will assemble at the state capitol Wednesday to urge lawmakers to pass animal protection bills.

Californians will converge on the state capitol to meet with their lawmakers today, urging them to pass several animal protection bills.

Dozens of citizens from Washington State will meet with their lawmakers at the capitol to urge them to pass a series of animal protections bills.

As Senator, I have drafted several animal protection bills that were signed into law, including SB1500 that prevents neglected and injured animals from being returned to abusive owners.

Citizens from across Arizona gathered at the capitol today to urge their lawmakers to support animal protection bills being considered by the State Legislature this session as part of The HSUS» 2011 Arizona Humane Lobby Day

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Assembly Member Linda B. Rosenthal said, «Today represents a watershed moment for animal protection in New York State now that my bill A.740 - A, also known as the «puppy mill bill,» has become law.

These were the Sale of Endangered Animals on the Internet (Prohibition) Bill, 2006; [35] Primates As Pets (Prohibition) Bill, 2007 [36] and the Common Birds (Protection) Bill, 2009.

The City Council approved a bill this afternoon expanding - animal protection services, with one dissenter saying it was done rapidly and in a cynical spirit in order to prevent a damaging lawsuit which could have forced the city to spend $ 50 million immediately.

There haven't been any such U.S. plants for nearly a decade, and the bill will prevent any from being opened, says Laura Bonar, the chief program and policy officer of Animal Protection of New Mexico, which calls such plants inhumane and bad for the environment.

This legislation is a consumer protection bill that is needed to address consumer complaints and animal welfare.»

Bill C - 246, the Modernizing Animal Protections Act, was looking to close loopholes in several pieces of legislation, including the Criminal Code and the Fisheries Act.

MONTREAL — Humane Society International / Canada welcomes the adoption of Bill 51, an act to amend the Quebec Animal Health Protection Act, which will improve the safety and welfare standards of companion animals in the Province.

Following special consultations and public hearings by Agriculture Quebec, in which HSI / Canada participated in, the final version of the Bill reinforces the Animal Health Protection Act, and aims to improve the welfare of companion animals in Quebec in the following key areas:

House Bill 1238, also known as «Libre's Law,» is a comprehensive animal protection measure which is bringing Pennsylvania's animal cruelty laws up to standards which are already present in almost every other state in the nation.

Tennessee state Sen. Doug Jackson says the conditions at the Hickman County, Tennessee puppy mill of Patricia Adkisson were abhorrent enough to prompt him to introduce S.B. 258 (H.B. 386 in the House), a bill that would require licensing of commercial dog and cat breeders, establish regulatory control over these breeders, Â and also offer protections for consumers purchasing these animals as pets.

(1) The violation by the licensee of the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act of 1977; (2) Willful falsification of any information contained in the application; (3) The licensee's conviction of any offense involving cruelty to animals or a violation of this bill; or (4) The licensee's nonconformance with: this bill; the rules and regulations of the commissioner; the Non-Livestock Animal Humane Death Act; or the present law provisions governing offenses against animals.

Two companion bills have been introduced in the Illinois legislature that would overturn the Chicago Companion Animal and Consumer Protection Ordinance that prohibits pet stores from selling dogs and cats from inhumane breeding operations, in addition to invalidating similar ordinances in Cook County, Waukegan, and Warrenville.

Proposed as a revision to the state's Pet Purchase Protection Act, the year - old law hailed nationally as a tough check on puppy mills, the Senate - approved bill sought to also prohibit kennels, shelters or animal rescue organizations from purchasing dogs or cats from the commercial breeders.

Championed by The Humane Society of the United States and other advocacy organizations, backed by Californians, and supported by overwhelmingly bi-partisan votes in the Legislature, the seven bills signed into law by Gov. Jerry Brown this session add to California's track record as a front - runner in initiating path - breaking animal protection legislation.

Bober, who was referring to the pre-amended version of the bill, also stressed that the New Jersey Pet Purchase Protection Act gives families who adopt animals born with health problems a way to be reimbursed for vet bills.

In 2013, Gov. Cuomo expanded protections for New York's animals significantly by signing three important animal welfare bills into law.

An Animal Welfare Bill - HB 1238 was voted on & passed last year (2017) that will forever change the laws in this state for protection of innocent animals!

The bill also creates a task force comprised of experts in law enforcement, animal protection, veterinary medicine, and the legal system to do a comprehensive evaluation of Massachusetts animal cruelty laws to ensure continued progress.

The bill's sponsor, Social Compassion In Legislation (SCIL), is a leading California - based nonprofit organization dedicated to finding solutions for the welfare, protection, and rights of animals.

In response to today's Government announcement of a new Animal Welfare Bill that will enshrine the sentience of animals in the law and increase the maximum sentences for animal welfare offences from six months to five years, Cats Protection's Head of Advocacy and Government Relations, Jacqui Cuff,Animal Welfare Bill that will enshrine the sentience of animals in the law and increase the maximum sentences for animal welfare offences from six months to five years, Cats Protection's Head of Advocacy and Government Relations, Jacqui Cuff,animal welfare offences from six months to five years, Cats Protection's Head of Advocacy and Government Relations, Jacqui Cuff, said:

«Cats Protection welcomes today's announcement by the Government of its Animal Welfare Bill in which the Government recognises all animals, including cats, as sentient beings.

BOSTON, MA — Animal protection groups including the Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL) and MSPCA - Angell today lauded the passage of Senate Bill 2345 (formerly known as H4328 / H4244) that establishes harsher punishments and financial penalties for animal cruelty and aims to prevent abuse from happening in MassachuAnimal protection groups including the Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL) and MSPCA - Angell today lauded the passage of Senate Bill 2345 (formerly known as H4328 / H4244) that establishes harsher punishments and financial penalties for animal cruelty and aims to prevent abuse from happening in MassachuAnimal Rescue League of Boston (ARL) and MSPCA - Angell today lauded the passage of Senate Bill 2345 (formerly known as H4328 / H4244) that establishes harsher punishments and financial penalties for animal cruelty and aims to prevent abuse from happening in Massachuanimal cruelty and aims to prevent abuse from happening in Massachusetts.

Bills provide greater protections for puppies and kittens in pet shops and tackle animal cruelty.

The American Humane Association bills itself as «the nation's «voice» for the protection of animals.»

(Animal Defenders International Press Release) Animal protection organisations with a long history of campaigning against animal circuses have welcomed publication of the Scottish Government Bill to ban the use of wild animals in travelling circuses in Scotland, along with proposals to review performing animal regulaAnimal Defenders International Press Release) Animal protection organisations with a long history of campaigning against animal circuses have welcomed publication of the Scottish Government Bill to ban the use of wild animals in travelling circuses in Scotland, along with proposals to review performing animal regulaAnimal protection organisations with a long history of campaigning against animal circuses have welcomed publication of the Scottish Government Bill to ban the use of wild animals in travelling circuses in Scotland, along with proposals to review performing animal regulaanimal circuses have welcomed publication of the Scottish Government Bill to ban the use of wild animals in travelling circuses in Scotland, along with proposals to review performing animal regulaanimal regulations.

The bill, which was added into the state's Omnibus Supplemental Budget Bill (HF 3172), will require that «any research institution that receives state support... offer dogs and cats who have been used for testing purposes and who would otherwise be euthanized... to be offered for adoption through an animal rescue organization,» according to Minnesota Voters for Animal Protectbill, which was added into the state's Omnibus Supplemental Budget Bill (HF 3172), will require that «any research institution that receives state support... offer dogs and cats who have been used for testing purposes and who would otherwise be euthanized... to be offered for adoption through an animal rescue organization,» according to Minnesota Voters for Animal ProtectBill (HF 3172), will require that «any research institution that receives state support... offer dogs and cats who have been used for testing purposes and who would otherwise be euthanized... to be offered for adoption through an animal rescue organization,» according to Minnesota Voters for Animal Proteanimal rescue organization,» according to Minnesota Voters for Animal ProteAnimal Protection.

His signing of the bill gives the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) an unmistakable mandate from Congress that it must continue to embrace 21st century science and transition away from outdated animal testing protocols, which are expensive and slow and often don't accurately translate to human physiology.

The HSUS commends the California State Legislature for approving several bills this session addressing a variety of animal protection issues.

Tagged Chicago Anti-Puppy Mill Bill, Chicago Police Memorial Foundation, Companion Animal Protection Ordinance, Dog Park, Evanger's Dog and Cat Food, K9s for Cops, Pet Food Recall

Introduced at the behest of Minnesota's oldest No Kill Shelter, Animal Ark, this bill provides legal protections for animals that are already saving the lives of hundreds of thousands of animals in two states where similar provisions have already been put into place.

Yet despite its vast lifesaving potential and support from the most progressive animal protection groups in Minnesota, the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) asked the legislative sponsor to table the bill.

But the A.K.C. is increasingly finding itself ostracized in the dog world, in the cross hairs of animal protection services, law enforcement agencies and lawmakers who say that the club is lax in performing inspections and that it often lobbies against basic animal rights bills because they could cut into dog registration fees.

For the second time, an Ohio bill was introduced to make modest improvements in animal cruelty penalties and establish the authority of judges to issue orders of protection for pets in cases of domestic violence.