Ag-gag Bill Re-Introduced in Florida

lauraallen — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 09:40:44 -0700

Florida state Sen.

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WY Rep Wants to Shut Down Advocates' Access to Courts

lauraallen — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 09:03:27 -0700

Update Jan. 3, 2012: In November, 2011 H.R. 1996, called the Government Litigation Savings Act, was reported favorably from committee by a vote of 19-14. The bill now goes to the full House of Representatives for a vote.

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Animal Advocates Challenge AETA

lauraallen — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:27:57 -0700

Five people who say they are "committed to changing public opinion and corporate policies regarding animal mistreatment and cruelty", have filed a lawsuit in U.S. federal court in Boston to challenge the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act ("AETA"),18 U.S.C. § 43 (2006).

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Your Vote Counts - Or At Least It Should

lauraallen — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 13:35:46 -0700

The Missouri Secretary of State has approved the ballot initiative, Your Vote Counts Act, meaning supporters can gather the signatures needed to put the measure on the 2012 ballot. The ballot initiative would amend the Missouri Constitution to prohibit the state legislature from amending or repealing

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CT Law Restricting Animal Rescue Signed by Gov

lauraallen — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 11:12:34 -0700

Gov. Daniel Malloy has signed into law a bill that requires "animal importers" to register with the state which includes payment of a $100 annual fee.

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Rescuers may be entitled to tax deductions

lauraallen — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 07:44:36 -0700

A U.S. tax court has ruled a volunteer for an animal welfare non-profit is entitled to deductions for many expenses incurred in performing trap neuter return for feral cats and providing care for "foster cats".

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NY Bill to Ban Undercover Investigations Passes Committee

lauraallen — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 07:33:06 -0700

Update June 3, 2011: New York Senate Bill 5172, known as the Ag-gag bill, passed the Senate Agriculture Committee on June 2, 2011 by a vote of 6 ayes, 2 ayes with reservations and 2 nos.

Original report: New York Senate Bill 5172 is another in a series of bills introduce this year to try to shut down undercover investigations to expose cruelty to farm animals.

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Iowa Bill to Stop Undercover Investigations on Calendar

lauraallen — Mon, 23 May 2011 12:15:54 -0700

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MN Bill to Subject Rescues to Consumer Protection Laws

lauraallen — Thu, 12 May 2011 12:10:38 -0700

A Minnesota bill, H.F. 1635, would include non-profit humane societies and animal rescue organizations in the definition of "pet dealer" under the state's consumer protection law. Minn. Stat. Sections 325F.79-.792

That means humane societies and rescues could be subject to civil or criminal penalties if they don't comply with a number of requirements for "pet dealers".

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Another Vet Power Grab in CA

lauraallen — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 14:53:53 -0700

Every year the California Veterinary Medical Association pushes legislation to enhance the power of veterinarians to regulate their practice.

This year, 2011, is no exception.

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