http://saveourdogs.net a grassroots effort to save working dogs from mandatory spay/neuter laws Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:17:09 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The California state Assembly voted on SB 250 (Florez) tonight, but after multiple attempts it did not receive a sufficient number of votes to pass. The final vote -- at 11:47 pm -- was 28 27 Yes, 40 39 No, 10 12 abstain.   41 Yes votes were required for SB ... http://saveourdogs.net/2010/09/01/sb-250-is-finally-defeated/ Tuesday Aug 31 8:15 pm Update The motion to reconsider SB 250 is being voted on, but a number of members are voting against what is usually a courtesy vote (even members who oppose a bill vote for these motions).   This is not a vote on the actual bill itself.  ... http://saveourdogs.net/2010/08/26/sb-250-fails-to-pass-but-reconsideration-granted/ The California state Assembly is voting TODAY on the mandatory spay-neuter bill SB 250.   Californians, please help save our state from the unintended consequences of this bad legislation, which has backfired everywhere it has been implemented. The initial vote is close: 30 Yes, 38 No, 10 abstained.  There ... http://saveourdogs.net/2010/08/26/sb-250-voting-today-need-immediate-calls/ California SB 250 - mandatory sterilization for dogs and cats - is eligible for a vote in the Assembly at any time.   If it passes the Assembly it may be moved very quickly to a final vote in the Senate.   Additional polite No on SB 250 calls and faxes are ... http://saveourdogs.net/2010/08/24/no-on-sb-250-need-more-calls-and-faxes/ AB 2000 "Molly's Bill" which is sponsored by California Assemblymember Hagman is a simple compassionate bill that we support.  It would provide an option for a medical exemption for dogs that veterinarians determine could have severe adverse reactions to the rabies vaccination that is mandated in existing state law.   Currently ... http://saveourdogs.net/2010/08/23/ab-2000-stuck-in-appropriations-committee-please-help/ The lobbying firm retained by SB 250 supporters has been giving a "Background Sheet" of misinformation about this bill to legislators. CLAIM: SB 250 DOES NOT APPLY to an owner of a licensed dog or cat. FACT: SB 250 DOES APPLY to the owner of a licensed dog. SECTION 1. 30804.6 (b) ... http://saveourdogs.net/2010/08/20/response-to-sb-250-misinformation/ Today Senator Florez pushed through amendments to SB 250.  The amendments, which can be found here, are not yet in print.  The amendments are very minor, and do nothing to address the reasons to oppose this bill. Senator Florez may push for an Assembly vote as early as tomorrow or ... http://saveourdogs.net/2010/08/18/california-sb-250-mandatory-spayneuter-immediate-action-required/ California AB 2689, sponsored by Assemblymember Cameron Smyth, has passed in both the Assembly and state Senate.  Next step is the governor's desk for his consideration.  All votes for this bill in both the Assembly and Senate, in committee and floor votes, were unanimous.  This bill will modernize California's rabies ... http://saveourdogs.net/2010/06/18/ab-2689-passes-california-state-legislature/ Save Our Dogs supports California Assembly Bill 2243 (Smyth) . When emergencies strike, search-and-rescue handler-dog teams that provide life-saving services often need to travel considerable distances with no advance notice.  While traveling as part of their official duties, these teams often require access to lodging, public transportation, and other travel services.  ... http://saveourdogs.net/2010/05/11/ab-2243-would-improve-californias-emergency-response-system/ Save Our Dogs supports Assembly Bill 2689 (amended 4/22/2010), sponsored by Assemblymember Cameron Smyth. This bill would modernize existing California state law as it pertains to rabies vaccination paperwork. Current California state law requires dog owners to provide proof to their local dog licensing authority that their ... http://saveourdogs.net/2010/04/17/ab-2689-to-modernize-california-rabies-law/