SB250 MANDATORY SPAY & CASTRATION BILL

[Plott Proud]

This message was sent to me this morning by our chief lobbyist who's been working continually to get this bill defeated.

This bill was narrowly defeated on the Full Senate Floor!

WE CAN'T LET UP NOW THOUGH!!! The Reconsideration process is a dangerous road to travel!
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As I’m sure some of you saw, SB 250 failed yesterday by a 16-15 vote, but was granted reconsideration so it can be taken up for one more vote until Friday. We will continue to work closely with Senator Lois Wolk’s office, as well as the Farm Bureau and CA Cattlemen’s Association, to keep up the opposition to the bill.



Mark Hennelly, Vice President












1600 Sacramento Inn Way, Suite 232
Sacramento, CA 95815
ph. 916-643-4607

fax 916-643-4682



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[RIFLEMAN]

Unfortunately, it passed today when the author indicated that he would amend the bill to exempt hunting and stock dogs.

[Plott Proud]

Yes, Josh I know. I made this post on the Legislative page of this site but forgot to include it here.

Irv
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Yep, You are correct. I got a call from Mark and he said about an hour or two after the initial vote he garnered enough votes to get it out and passed.
With I might add quite extensive amendments for hunting and cattle/agriculture dogs.

We'll have to wait and see what the final language looks like after the amendments are added.

This still does nothing for Mr. & Mrs. Smith's pet that gets out of the yard because PG&E or a contractor or for any other reason someone leaves the gate open in the yard. I guess they'll get a warning on the first offense. If that's any concilation.

I still think it's a bad bill!!


Irv