[ SHOWGSD-L ] California<>CALL TO ACTION-- CA SB 250
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- Date: Tue, 28 Apr 2009 08:55:38 -0700
CALL TO ACTION-- CA SB 250
Please forward and cross post--
SB 250 will be heard on May 4th in the Senate Appropriations Committee.
There is not much time to get letters to the Committee Consultant so action
needs to be taken NOW. The amendments on April 21st still make this a ONE
STRIKE and your are out type of bill. In other words, a permanent penalty for
an one-time infraction and still does not address the issue pet owner who
may con tribute to the pet population irresponsibly. It also creates a new
crime by making it illegal to own an intact pet without a license. Current
law states that all pets must be licensed but SB 250 specifically states
that if you own an intact pet without a license, you are in violation of state
law not just a municipal ordinance. The penalty for an infraction with
current law would be for you to license your intact pet. SB 250 would require
that you be cited for the infraction and therefore, ineligible for any
intact licenses. The result-- all of your intact pets would be required to be
sterilized.
Letters should focus on SB 250 setting a state mandate that would increase
both local and state financial commitments in a time when there is a
nationwide economic crisis. It would increase owner surrenders of animals
because there are no provisions for low cost or no-cost spay/neuter of pets.
Owners would be forced to surrender their pet because they cannot afford to
alter them. We have seen this occur in Los Angeles and their most recent
mandatory spay/neuter. SB 250 also sets a precedence of accepting a permanent
penalty for what would otherwise be minor infractions. With only one strike,
pet o wners have no recourse for natural disasters or accidents that occur
where a pet might get loose and roam. Unlike traffic court, there is no
judicial system set up to hear and argue animal citations unless it is criminal
such as dog fighting, vicious dog attacks, and/or crimes against animals
such as abuse and neglect. Therefore, there truly is no "day in court" to be
found guilty of an infraction-- the citation is proof of your guilt.
ACTION TO TAKE:
ORGANIZATIONS (clubs, rescue groups, etc.) must write to the committee
members immediately - there is not much time! Send your letter BY MAIL to be
received by the Committee Consultant, Mark McKenzie. He will be preparing
the bill analysis for the committee. Quantity of letters is important; Mr.
McKenzie is the individual that fast-tracked AB1634. Right now all I have
is the phone number and "snail mail" address:
Phone:
(916)651-4101
State Capitol, Room 2206
Sacramento, CA
INDIVIDIALS - It is important for individuals to send opposition to the
committee too.
BUSINESSES - If you own a business, also send a letter from the business.
If passed, this will increase state liabilities through the Hayden Act.
In addition to the Committee Consultant, please also copy the thirteen& nbsp;
Appropriations Committee members and as a courtesy copy the bill's author,
Senator Dean Florez
Phone: (916) 651-4016
Fax: (916) 327-5989
State Capitol, Room 313
Sacramento, CA 95814.
1) Send your letters on Organization or Club letterhead. Mail or fax -
hard copy is important.
2) Reference the title - " Re: OPPOSE SB 250 as amended 4/21/09
An act to add Section 30804.6 to the Food and
Agricultural Code, relating to animals.
3) Begin your letter by stating that your club (state name) is OPPOSED to
SB 250 as amended April 21, 2009. If you are an out of state club with
members in California, please be sure to note that fact.
4) Don't worry too much about substance; the goal is to express your
opposition. One page is ideal - 2 pages are OK.
5) Put comments in your own words. Again, the CDOC website has some
suggestions but form letters are not taken seriously.
6) Conclude your letter by again stating your opposition to the Bill;
thank the Senator for his/her time and ask for a NO vote on SB 250.
IN ADDITION TO THE COMMITTEE, NOW IS THE TIME FOR ALL CALIFORNIANS TO
BEGIN CONTACTING THEIR STATE REPRESENTATIVES TO EXPRESS YOUR OPPOSITION. Go to
www.leginfo.ca.gov to find out who your state representatives are.
Members of the S enate Appropriations Committee include:
Chris Kehoe (Chair),
State Capitol, Room 5050
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 651-4039
Fax: (916) 327-2188
David Cox (Vice Chair)
State Capitol, Room 2068
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 651-4001
Fax: (916) 324-2680
Ellen Corbett
State Capitol, Room 5108
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone:(916) 651-4010
Fax: (916) 327-2433
Jeff Denham
State Capitol, Room 3076
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 651-4012
Fax: (916) 445-0773
Mark DeSaulnier
Phone: (916) 651-4007
Fax: (916) 445-2527
State Capitol, Room 2054
Sacramento, CA 95814
Loni Hancock
Phone: (916) 651-4009
Fax: (916) 327-1997
State Capitol, Room 3092
Sacramento, CA 95814
Mark Leno
Phone: (916) 651-4003
Fax: (916) 445-4722
State Capitol, Room 4061
Sacramento, CA 95814
Jenny Oropeza
State Capitol, Room 5114
Sacramento, CA
95814
Phone: (916) 651-4028
Fax: (916) 323-6056
George Runner
State Capitol, Room 4090
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 651-4017
Fax: (916) 445-4662
Mimi Walters
State Capitol, Room 3082
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 651-4033
Fax: (916) 445-9754
Lois Wolk
State Capitol, Room 4032
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 651-4005
Fax: (916) 323-2304
Mark Wyland
State Capitol, Room 4048
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 651-4038
Fax: (916) 446-7382
Leland Yee
Fax: (916) 327-2186
State Capitol, Room 4074
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 651-4008
Laura Finco
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Stormy Hope
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AKC Legislative Liaison, GSDCA
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