Featured State Legislation
Oregon: SB 391 Bans the Private Possession of Dangerous Wild Animals
Update: Great news! This legislation was signed into law by Governor Kulongoski.
Bill Description: If this bill passes, it will prohibit the future possession of certain wild and dangerous animals, including but not limited to wild cats, bears, primates, and bears.
Action: Please contact your state Senator and urge him or her to support SB 391.
Oklahoma: HB 1464/SB 450 Initiates a Bear Hunting Season
Update: Sadly, this legislation was passed by the state legislature and signed into law by the Governor.
Bill Description: If this bill passes, it would open a hunting season on black bears in Oklahoma.
Action: Please contact your state Representative and state Senator and urge them to oppose HB 1464/SB 450.
California: AB 979 Jeopardizes Anti-Trapping Ordinances
Update: This bill has passed the Assembly, so please contact your state Senator in opposition to AB 979.
Bill Description: If this bill passes, the state Fish and Game agency will become the only entity with the power to adopt laws or regulations regarding the fish and wildlife in California.
Action: Please contact your state Senator and urge him or her to oppose AB 979.
California: AB 1122 Bans the Sale of Animals along Streets
Update: Bad news! Although the bill passed the Assembly and Senate, it was vetoed by the Governor on October 12, 2009, on the grounds of cost, enforcement, and consequences.
Bill Description: If this bill passes, the sale of puppies, kittens, and other animals would be prohibited on street corners and in parking lots.
Action: Please contact your state Senator and urge him or her to support AB 1122.
Connecticut: HB 6555 Protects Captive Elephants
Update: Unfortunately, this bill did not complete the legislative process this session. Please stay tuned for further developments.
Bill Description: If this bill passes, it will make it unlawful for a person who travels with elephants to engage in inhumane or abusive treatment toward them. Specifically, this bill prohibits the use of cruel training devices such as the bullhook (ankus) and chains.
Action: Please contact your state Representative and urge him or her to support HB 6555.
