Category Archives: 2010 Legislation

2010 NH Legislation Summary Report

During the 2010 NH Legislative Session, DOGS earmarked some 20 bills that would impact ownership, breeding, training and working with dogs and other companion animals. The numerous members of DOGS that testified at public hearings and contacted legislators certainly had … Continue reading

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7/17/10 – Letter to the Sentinel

On July 10th, in response to an editorial on hoarding, the Keene Sentinel published a letter to the editor from a supporter of HB 1624 and HB 1639. Her argument was that, rather than put limits on the number of … Continue reading

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2010 Legislation Review

Here’s a quick updates on some of the bills we followed this year.  Two passed.  HB 1525 gives the board of veterinary medicine jurisdiction over physical therapists practicing on animals.  HB 1417 was amended by the Senate to allow a … Continue reading

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Budget Bills Propose Major Change in NH Spay/Neuter Program

NH LEGISLATIVE “ACTION NEEDED” UPDATE The current versions of the House’s and Senate’s budget balancing bills (SB 450 and HB1128) contain provisions to eliminate the position of Animal Population Control Assistant and require the Commissioner of Agriculture to put administration … Continue reading

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May 2, 2010 Legislative Update

NH LEGISLATIVE ACTION UPDATE On April 28th, SB 365 was voted 279-54 as inexpedient to legislate (killed) after a lively floor debate on the bill. You can listen to the floor debate at http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/house/media/live_media.htm Highlights of the floor debate include … Continue reading

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