AVMA News
MARCH 22, 2023
The Arkansas state legislature recently adopted a law that will expand veterinary technician specialists’ (VTS) scope of practice. Another bill still under consideration would dilute the educational background required for veterinary technicians to qualify for licensure.
Critter News
FEBRUARY 18, 2009
Mike Beebe has signed into law new animal-cruelty restrictions that make aggravated cruelty to cats, dogs and horses a felony on the first offense. The law, which will take effect 90 days after the Legislature adjourns, makes aggravated animal cruelty on first offense punishable by a fine of up to $10,000 and up to six years in prison.
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10,000 Birds
APRIL 8, 2019
The harshest law of all, one more draconian than any human legislature could enact, is the law of unintended consequences. “The Biggest Week in American Birding” is held there, a place its organizers call “The Warbler Capital of the World,” in the first week of May. Example A, perfectly up to date, is the wind turbine.
10,000 Birds
NOVEMBER 10, 2018
Second, Amendment 2 required a two-thirds vote of each chamber of the state legislature to authorize the transfer, sale, or disposal of land under the control of the state agriculture or environmental protection departments.”. Election Results = PASSED with 84%+ voter support.
Animal Person
APRIL 5, 2009
On Friday, April 3rd, Montana Governor Brain Schweitzer returned House Bill 418 to the legislature with suggestions for amendments. The danger is that the amendments will be made and the bill will be signed into law. The letter was written to the Montana legislature. PLEASE TAKE ACTION. You can contact the governor online here.
4 The Love Of Animals
FEBRUARY 25, 2010
Through its campaign, www.ExposeAnimalAbusers.org , the animal protection organization is promoting model legislation that state legislatures could enact. Such registries would help protect animals, pet guardians and communities by preventing repeat offenses from anyone with an established history of abusing animals.
Animal Ethics
JULY 19, 2007
In response to citizen outrage over horses being slaughtered in Illinois, the Illinois legislature decided to tie off the loophole for good by passing House Bill 1711. On May 24, Governor Rod Blagojevich signed the bill into law. Finally, the vicious killer, Cavel International, would have to close its doors for good.
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