Legislative season has wound down and we will be taking a break until the fall. Please don’t forget to comment on the USDA/APHIS proposed rule changes and sign the AKC petition. For more information, see here and here. 2012 NH
The USDA/APHIS is proposing a rules change for the Animal Welfare Act (AWA). If the change goes through, anyone who sells dogs, cats or other small mammals, such as rabbits, ferrets, hamsters, etc., for pets will have to be licensed
Upcoming Committee Hearings and Voting Sessions Tuesday, May 8th at 10:00am House Environment & Agriculture Committee, Room 303 LOB, Executive Session – SB 370 (clarifying local enforcement of animal abuse statutes) will be discussed and voted on by the committee
Legislative Status Report HB 325 – Relative to the transfer of dogs, cats and ferrets. HB 325, as amended, passed the Senate. Next step is that the House Environment & Agriculture Committee will either concur or non-concur with the Senate
UPCOMING PUBLIC HEARINGS & MEETINGS Tuesday, April 3, 2012 10 AM – House Environment & Agriculture Committee, 303 Legislative Office Building – Subcommittee Meeting: SB 370: Clarifying that local law enforcement’s authority to enforce dog abuse statutes. Thursday, April