ISSUE 12 - March 30, 2012

Animal cruelty

On Thursday, March 29, the Senate Committee of the Whole approved HB 2780 (animal cruelty; ranching dogs). The bill provides an exemption from animal cruelty statutes with respect to dogs involved in ranching and farming activities. The Senate adopted a floor amendment offered by Senator Ron Gould (R-Lake Havasu City), Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee. That amendment considerably narrows the exemption.

The legislation continues to contain language preempting municipal ordinances involving abuse of ranching dogs. The bill, which is opposed by the League, now proceeds to third reading in the Senate.



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Issue 12 - March 30, 2012
Issue 12 - March 30, 2012
Issue 12 - March 30, 2012
Issue 12 - March 30, 2012
Issue 12 - March 30, 2012
Issue 12 - March 30, 2012
Issue 12 - March 30, 2012