Legislative Update – Page 3 – Dog Owners of the Granite State

February 5, 2010 Legislative Update

HB 1639 (Dog Tethering Requirements & Unlawful Taking) House Criminal Justice Committee Schedules Vote. The House Criminal Justice Committee has scheduled HB 1639 for a committee vote on February 9th or 11th. This clearly indicates that there will not be

HB1624 (Dog Breeder Requirements) Update

House Environment & Agriculture Committee Votes 12-1 to Kill the Bill On January 28th, the House Environment Committee voted 12-1 to send HB 1624 to the house floor with the recommendation of “Inexpedient to Legislate”. Rep. Susan Wiley was the

January12, 2010 – Legislative update

Legislative Priority – this week – HB 1624 (Breeder Restrictions & Requirements) HB 1624 is proposed as a bill to stop “puppy mills” but it will impose unnecessary and onerous requirements on responsible dog breeders. If you have not sent

Upcoming Hearing – 1/7/10

Thursday 1/7/10 – The House Health, Human Services & Elderly Affairs Committee will hold a hearing on HB1562 – relative to assistance dogs. When: 2:30 p.m. Where: Room 205 of the Legislative Office Building, Concord

2009 NH Legislation Summary Report

During the 2009 NH Legislative Session, DOGS earmarked some 20 bills that would impact ownership, breeding, training and working with dogs and other companion animals. Due to the involvement of our members voicing their concerns to legislators, all of the