[ SHOWGSD-L ] TN,AKC ALERT<> SB258
- From: stormy435 <stormy435@xxxxxxx>
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- Date: Mon, 20 Apr 2009 10:50:32 -0700
[Monday, April 20, 2009]
Committees in the Tennessee Legislature will hear companion bills that
address dog breeding regulations in Tennessee. Senate Bill 258 will be
considered by the Senate Commerce, Labor, and Agriculture Committee on
Tuesday; its companion, House Bill 386 will considered by the House
Judiciary Committee on Wednesday.
The AKC opposed provisions in the original version of this bill that
would have:
* Limited the number of dogs an individual may own
* Implemented inspections of any premises without warrant or
proving probable cause, where more than 20 intact companion animals over
six months old are maintained
* Permitted the Commissioner of Agriculture to confiscate animals
and allow national humane organizations to house these animals.
The American Kennel Club Government Relations Department has recently
learned that an amendment developed by the House Agriculture Committee
that addresses the AKC's concerns will be considered. The AKC is eager
to work for measures that will address the issues without punishing
responsible breeders and owners. We will continue to monitor this
legislation and will provide more details and updates as they become
available.
HOW YOU CAN HELP:
Attend the committee hearings on Tuesday and Wednesday. Alternatively,
call, e-mail, or fax the committee members listed below. Express your
support for reasonable and enforceable laws that protect the welfare and
health of dogs without restricting the rights of owners and breeders who
take their responsibilities seriously.
Details on the committees' hearings are as follows:
SB 258 - Senate Commerce, Labor, and Agriculture Committee
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
1:00 PM
Legislative Plaza Room 12
Nashville, TN 37243
Sen. Paul Stanley, Chair
11 Legislative Plaza
Nashville, TN 37243-031
Phone (615) 741-3036
Fax (615) 741-1005
sen.paul.stanley@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sen. Dewayne Bunch, Vice-Chair
9 Legislative Plaza
Nashville, TN 37243
Phone (615) 741-3730
Fax (615) 253-0243
sen.dewayne.bunch@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sen. Charlotte Burks, Secretary
304 War Memorial Bldg.
Nashville, TN 37243-0215
Phone (615) 741-3978
Fax (615) 741-8744
sen.charlotte.burks@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sen. Mae Beavers
7 Legislative Plaza
Nashville, TN 37243-0217
Phone (615) 741-2421
sen.mae.beavers@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sen. Tim Burchett
306 War Memorial Bldg.
Nashville, TN 37243-0207
Phone (615) 741-1766
sen.tim.burchett@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sen. Jack Johnson
10A Legislative Plaza
Nashville, TN 37243-0023
Phone (615) 741-2495
Fax (615) 253-0321
sen.jack.johnson@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sen. Bill Ketron
13 Legislative Plaza
Nashville, TN 37243-0213
Phone (615) 741-6853
Fax (615) 741-7200
sen.bill.ketron@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sen. Eric Stewart
310A War Memorial Bldg.
Nashville, TN 37243
Phone (615) 741-6694
sen.eric.stewart@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sen. Reginald Tate
320 War Memorial Bldg.
Nashville, TN 37243-0033
Phone (615) 741-2509
Fax (615) 253-0167
sen.reginald.tate@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
HB 386 - House Judiciary Committee
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
8:30 AM
House Hearing Room 31
Nashville, TN 37243
Rep. Kent Coleman, Chair
32 Legislative Plaza
Nashville, TN 37243-0149
Phone (615) 741-6829
Fax (615) 253-0332
rep.kent.coleman@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Rep. Jon Lundberg, Vice Chair
205 War Memorial Building
Nashville, TN 37243-0104
Phone (615) 741-7623
Fax (615) 253-0272
rep.jon.lundberg@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Rep. Janis Baird Sontany, Secretary
32 Legislative Plaza
Nashville, TN 37243-0153
Phone (615) 741-6861
Fax (615) 253-0325
rep.janis.sontany@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Rep. Eddie Bass
109 War Memorial Bldg.
Nashville, TN 37243-0165
Phone (615) 741-1864
Fax (615) 741-1005
rep.eddie.bass@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Rep. Karen D. Camper
20 Legislative Plaza
Nashville, TN 37243-0087
Phone: (615) 741-1898
rep.karen.camper@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Rep. Vance Dennis
105 War Memorial Bldg.
Nashville TN 37243
Phone: (615) 741-2190
Fax: (615) 253-0377
rep.vance.dennis@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Rep. Henry Fincher
32 Legislative Plaza
Nashville, TN 37243-0142
Phone (615) 741-1875
rep.henry.fincher@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Rep. Chad Faulkner
202 War Memorial Bldg.
Nashville TN 37243
Phone: (615) 741-3335
rep.chad.faulkner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Rep. Brian Kelsey
110 War Memorial Building
Nashville, TN 37243-0183
Phone (615) 741-4415
Fax (615) 253-0349
rep.brian.kelsey@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Rep. Judd Matheny
205 War Memorial Building
Nashville, TN 37243-0147
Phone (615) 741-7448
Fax (615) 253-0226
rep.judd.matheny@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Rep. Mike Stewart
22 Legislative Plaza
Nashville, TN 37243
Phone: (615) 741-2184
rep.mike.stewart@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Rep. Eric Watson
205 War Memorial Building
Nashville, TN 37243-0122
Phone (615) 741-7799
Fax (615) 253-0252
rep.eric.watson@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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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