HB2516 -the mandatory spay and neuter law- DIED EARLY THIS SESSION!

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HB2153 the Animal fighting bill- DIED late this session!

I am sure they will be back in full force next session! But 2 small victorys for now!

Disappointing news! It was close, but yesterday afternoon HCR 2037, the Right to Hunt legislation was defeated by a vote of 28 to 27!

See how your legislator voted below. Please call or email to thank them if they voted YES. If they voted NO, express your concern and politely ask them to explain ...

Arizona: Mandatory Spay or Neuter Measure Awaits House Committee!

Friday, February 29, 2008

House Bill 2516, sponsored by State Representative Ed Ableser (D-17), would prohibit persons from owning or keeping a dog or cat that is more than six months old if the animal has not been spayed or ...

Here is a list of the current House of Representatives email address.

House Roster

eableser@azleg.gov,
kadams@azleg.gov,
malvarez@azleg.gov,
manderson@azleg.gov,
rbarnes@azleg.gov,
nbarto@azleg.gov,
abiggs@azleg.gov,
tboone@azleg.gov,
dbradley@azleg.gov,
jbrown@azleg.gov,
jburges@azleg.gov ...

The SDFA is organizing a meeting to try and defeat HB2516 .

The meeting is being held,

Tues, Feb 19, 2008 at 6:30p
El Dorado Park Sport Center
2311 N Miller Rd.
Scottsdale, AZ.

So if you are interested on how to defeat this bill please attend the meeting!

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As for HB2153 ...

HB2516 the mandatory spay and neuter law. (this bill will force us to stop breeding and force us to get our dogs/puppies fixed)

HB2153, I believe this bill could effect field trials, and even hunting! (there is no need to change the language of the orginal A.R.S. the only reason this is done is ...