There is no other state that requires dog trainers to be licensed. NJ, for the
last 3 years, has had a bill working through their legislature.
(https://legiscan.com/NJ/text/A2548/id/2518190). I can see California’s zealous
animal ‘welfare’ groups trying for something similar.
Please share this alert with Legislative Liaisons, Club Members, and
Responsible Dog Owners in Maine.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/update-act-today-support-bill-increasing-veterinary-workforce/
Monday, April 18, 2022
Maine residents, your voice is needed today! The American Kennel Club (AKC)
and the Maine Federation of Dog Clubs continue to advocate for the passage of
LD 1885, as amended. The bill seeks to increase Maine’s veterinary workforce
through updates to the state’s Veterinary Medicine Loan Program. The program
provides competitive, need-based, forgivable loans for Maine students pursuing
careers as veterinarians.
Last week, on motion by Senator Breen of Cumberland, amended LD 1885 was placed
on the Special Appropriations Table prior to passage. This postponement of
consideration is the normal legislative procedure, but ONLY those bills that
the Joint Appropriations Committee agrees to be funded will pass before the
April 20 deadline.
AKC and the Maine Federation recognize the serious shortage of veterinarians
practicing in Maine. The inability to secure veterinary care when needed
negatively impacts the health and welfare of all animals, including dogs. For
these reasons, both AKC and the Maine Federation strongly support the enactment
of LD 1885.
WHAT YOU CAN DO TODAY:
If you live in any of the Maine Districts listed below, we strongly encourage
you to contact the Joint Appropriations Committee members today to express full
support for LD 1885; and encourage other dog owners in your district to do the
same. In urging passage of LD 1885, share your experience trying to get timely
veterinary services in Maine. Be certain to provide your name and address. It
is vitally important that Republican members of the committee should be
contacted to urge support for LD 1885.
Representative Sawin Millett of Waterford (R) - House District 71
IMPORTANT CONTECT: Rep. Sawin is the House Committee Lead
E-mail: Sawin.Millett@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Senator Cathy Breen of Cumberland, Committee Senate Chair (D) - Senate District
25
E-mail: Cathy.Breen@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Senator Donna Bailey of York/Saco (D) - Senate District 31
E-mail: Donna.Bailey@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Senator Paul Davis of Piscataquis/Sangerville (R) - Senate District 4
E-mail: Paul.Davis@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Representative Teresa Pierce of Falmouth (D), Committee House Chair - House
District 44
E-mail: Teresa.Pierce@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Representative Amy Arata of New Gloucester (R) - House District 65
E-mail: Amy.Arata@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Representative Barbara Cardone of Bangor (D) - House District 127
E-mail: Barbara.Cardone@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Representative Kristen Cloutier of Lewiston (D) - House District 60
E-mail: Kristen.Cloutier@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Representative Patrick Corey of Windham (R) - House District 25
E-mail: Patrick.Corey@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Representative Jack Ducharme of Madison (R) - House District 111
E-mail: John.Ducharme@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Representative Jessica Fay of Raymond (D) - House District 66
E-mail: Jessica.Fay@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Representative Patty Hymanson of York (D) - House District 4
E-mail: Patricia.Hymanson@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Representative John Martin of Eagle Lake (D) - House District 151
E-mail: John.Martin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
AKC Government Relations (GR) will continue to provide updates on LD 1885 as
developments warrant. For more information on these or other legislative issues
in Maine, contact AKC GR at 919-816-3720 or doglaw@xxxxxxx.
Stormy Hope
NAIATrust, Trustee
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GSDCA Legislative Liaison to AKC
California Responsible Pet Owners
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