Wednesday, January 25, 2006

Virginia Introduces Animal Rights/Advocacy Bills

Received these a few minutes ago from Kacey and wanted to share the good news and try to get the word out on these. Each link provides a means for taking action; I'll also be sending letters to my most-loathed delegate to try to get his sorry ass to vote for them should they make it out of committee. I'll try to follow the progress of the bills.

Virginia: Support HB 265, Will Allow Dog/Cat License Fee Increase
HB 265, in the House Agriculture Sub-Committee, will allow local jurisdictions the ability to increase dog and cat license fee. This bill could be heard in committee as early as Thursday, January 26th. Contact committee members and urge them to support HB 265.

Virginia: Support HB 1114, Encourages Dog and Cat Adoptions
Urge members of the House Finance Sub-Committee #3 to support HB 1114 which provides incentives for residents adopting dogs or cats from an animal shelter or non-profit organization. This bill could be heard in committee as early as Friday, January 27th.

Virginia: Support HB 835/1367, Offers Tax-Credit Incentives to Veterinarians
Support HB 835/1367 to support tax-credit incentives to veterinarians performing spay/neuter or euthanasia services for free. Contact committee members today. This bill could be heard in committee as early as Friday, January 27th.

Virginia: HB 606, Pet Dealer Requirements for Animal Examinations
Urge members of the House Agriculture Sub-Committee to support requiring pet dealers to have each pedigreed dog and cat they sell examined by a licensed veterinarian. This bill could be heard in committee as early as Thursday, January 26th.

Posted by crimnos @ 10:41 AM