[ SHOWGSD-L ] TEXAS<>AKC - URGENT ALERT - HB2310

From: Stormy Hope <Stormy435@xxxxxxx>
To: showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Date: Thu, 7 May 2009 14:19:25 -0700
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Because of procedural maneuvering in the Texas Legislature, harsh
breeder regulatory legislation is now very close to becoming law in the
Lone Star State.  It is vital that all concerned responsible dog
breeders and owners in Texas take immediate action in opposition to this
bill.

On Wednesday, May 6, Senator Tommy Williams of The Woodlands had House
Bill 2310 considered, which originally concerned the powers and duties
of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.  HB 2310 already
passed the House of Representatives, and was being considered by the
full Senate.  Then, while the bill was being considered, Senator John
Whitmire of Houston, the chief sponsor of Senate Bill 1910, which seeks
to impose harsh regulations and limits on responsible dog breeders but
had until now received little attention from the Texas Senate, moved to
amend CSHB 2310, adding the same harsh breeder regulatory language to
this bill. The amendment was accepted.  In short order, the Senate's
rules were suspended, allowing the full Senate to put the newly-amended
HB 2310 up for a final vote. The Senate voted unanimously in favor of HB
2310.  (Click here for the Texas Senate Journal's entry detailing the
actions taken on HB 2310.)

These procedural moves effectively prevented concerned Texans from
exercising their right to speak out about this legislation.  Now, the
bill will be sent back to the Texas House of Representatives for final
approval, also known as concurrence.  AT THIS CRITICAL JUNCTURE, IT IS
VITAL THAT ALL RESPONSIBLE DOG BREEDERS AND OWNERS IN TEXAS FLOOD THE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WITH LETTERS, CALLS, AND E-MAILS OF OPPOSITION.
URGE THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE TO NOT CONCUR WITH THE SENATE'S AMENDMENTS
TO HB 2310.  ADDITIONALLY, ALL CONCERNED TEXANS SHOULD CONTACT GOVERNOR
PERRY AND EXPRESS THEIR RESPECTFUL YET STRONG OPPOSITION TO HB 2310 AND
THE PROCEDURAL MANEUVERING THAT DENIED TEXANS THEIR RIGHT TO BE HEARD.

If enacted, the amended HB 2310 will negatively affect many responsible
breeders in Texas. The AKC opposes these changes including the following
provisions:

*   Defining "commercial breeder" as a person who possesses 11 or
more adult intact female animals and is engaged in the business of
breeding animals for direct or indirect sale or for exchange in return
for consideration.

*   Requiring licensure of anyone considered a commercial breeder.

*   Limiting commercial breeders from possessing more than 50 adult
intact female animals in a facility at any time.


WHAT YOU CAN DO:

It is imperative that all concerned Texans immediately contact their
member of the House of Representatives.  Urge them to not concur with
the Senate's amendments to HB 2310.  To find your Representative, go to
http://www.fyi.legis.state.tx.us/ and enter your information.

Contact Governor Rick Perry in opposition to this bill now.
Respectfully yet strongly let him know that you oppose HB 2310, and
insist that he veto this bill.

    Office of the Governor Rick Perry
    Mailing Address:
    P.O. Box 12428
    Austin, Texas 78711-2428

    Delivery Address:
    State Insurance Building
    1100 San Jacinto
    Austin, Texas 78701

    Citizen's Opinion Hotline [for Texas callers]: (800) 252-9600

    Fax: (512) 463-1849

To e-mail Governor Perry's office, go to
http://governor.state.tx.us/contact/, click "I am registering my
opinion", click "Submit", complete the information on the following
page, and click "Submit".

For more information, contact AKC's Government Relations Department at
(919) 816-3720, or e-mail doglaw@xxxxxxxx

Government Relations Department
American Kennel Club
8051 Arco Corporate Drive
Suite 100
Raleigh, NC 27617-3390
(919) 816-3720
(919) 816-4275 FAX


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