Posts Tagged ‘SB 1712’
Governor Signs Puppy Mill Regulation Bill Into Law
Friday, May 7th, 2010
Jennifer Loren, The Oklahoma Impact Team, KOTV OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Governor Brad Henry signed puppy mill legislation, known as the Black Market Breeders bill [Senate Bill 1712], into law Thursday. “And they don’t realize that we’re up here really fighting for our lives,” Gary Phillips, Dog Breeder, said. For three years dog breeders and [...]
Contact Governor Henry Today; Urge Him to Sign SB 1712 into Law!
Monday, May 3rd, 2010
SB 1712 has passed the Legislature (see the rundown in previous blog posts), but it must be signed by Governor Brad Henry before it becomes a law. As a last-ditch effort, the breeders, puppy millers and others who oppose SB 1712 are hitting the Governor with a full-court press today. We have come so far, [...]
We Could Still Lose SB 1712!
Wednesday, April 28th, 2010
Senator Jay Paul Gumm has requested a motion to reconsider the vote on SB 1712 and Senators are saying they have not gotten one thank you email today, but lots of opposition. WE COULD STILL LOSE THIS! PLEASE email the Senators on this list who voted in support of this bill and thank them today!!! [...]
Urgent-the battle for SB 1712 is not over!
Friday, April 23rd, 2010
One final statement of support for SB 1712 is urgently needed. On Monday, Apr 26, contact your Senator in support of SB 1712. On April 21 the Oklahoma House of Representatives voted 59 to 31 in favor of SB 1712, aka “The Black Market Breeders Bill.” This is fantastic news, but the fight is not [...]
SB 1712 Passes the House of Representatives!
Wednesday, April 21st, 2010
BREAKING NEWS: SB 1712 has just passed the Oklahoma House of Representatives! This is a tremendous victory for dogs in Oklahoma and sends the message that Oklahomans will not stand for animal cruelty and tax evasion. The vote was 59 – 31. Please see the vote record here. This is the language of the bill [...]
House of Representatives to Vote Wednesday on SB 1712 Black Market Breeder Bill
Tuesday, April 20th, 2010
SB 1712, aka “The Black Market Breeders’ Bill,” is scheduled for a vote in the Oklahoma House of Representatives on Wednesday, April 21. TODAY, April 20, IS THE DAY TO MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD. Please call, e mail or visit your representative on Tuesday. Oklahoma representatives must hear from you. They are certainly hearing from [...]
Reps Are Not Getting Phone Calls – Support Needed for SB 1712!!
Tuesday, April 13th, 2010
URGENT Support Needed for SB 1712. Please act now–don’t delay. Contact your representatives NOW to tell them it is vital that they vote for SB 1712. Please contact your representative (find your representative here–scroll down to see your state reps) and ask other animal advocates to do the same. See below for a sample letter [...]
Updates and Progress on SB 1712
Friday, April 9th, 2010
We are waiting on a date for the hearing of SB 1712; we’ll let you know as soon as we have updated information to share. We do know that SB 1712 will be heard on the House floor in the couple of weeks! Please contact your representative to tell them to support SB 1712 NOW–don’t [...]
SB 1712 Passes House Committee
Wednesday, March 24th, 2010
We didn’t even have enough notice to notify you about this bill being heard in the House Committee today, but we have just gotten word that SB 1712 has passed through the Economic Development Committee of the Oklahoma State House of Representatives today, 10-2! This is great news and we will post more details as [...]
Black Market Breeders Bill Assigned to House Committee
Wednesday, March 17th, 2010
SB 1712, also known as “The Black Market Breeders Bill,” has been assigned to the Economic Development and Financial Services Committee in the Oklahoma House of Representatives. Before passage onto the house floor, SB 1712 must be passed by the members of this committee. We need their support. This hearing will take place in the [...]
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