Legislation – Welcome

8 Jan 2019

Wrapping up the 2017-2018 Session: Our Final Legislative Tracker, to December 31, 2018

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We are just now, at the end of the first week of January 2019, catching our breath from the frenetic and consequential “lame duck” session of the Michigan Legislature. The 2019-20 session will begin on January 9, 2019. Before we … Continued

28 Dec 2018

Victory: Puppy Mill Bills Vetoed!!

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Governor Rick Snyder vetoed HB 5916 and 5917 (“The Puppy Mill Bills) late this afternoon. Attorneys for Animals joined many individuals and organizations advocating for animals and against these bills. Today, our persistence paid off. Here’s the Veto Letter:

6 Dec 2018

Legislative Tracker to December 6, 2018: In the Midst of Michigan’s #LameDuck

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With perhaps two more weeks to go, we’re closely watching several bills pending in the Michigan Legislature. The following have had some movement since the #LameDuck session began, although there are many others–both positive and negative that are listed in … Continued

8 Oct 2018

Legislative Tracker to October 5, 2018: calm before the storm?

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The Michigan Legislature has been back from summer recess since early September, although the legislators have only been in session for a handful of days over the past month. The legislature will be in session one more day (October 17), … Continued

5 Sep 2018

Legislative Tracker to September 4, 2018: Fall Preview Edition

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The 2017-18 Michigan Legislature session is winding down. Lawmakers return from summer recess on September 5. The legislature House will meet only 9 days before the November 6 election. Then, House and Senate will meet another 14 days in “Lame … Continued

7 Aug 2018

Legislative Tracker to August 4, 2018: Summer Recess Edition

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The Michigan Legislature has been on summer recess since June. Advocates were able to respond to a push to pass the “Puppy Mill Bills” (HR 5916 and 5917, described below) which would both approve the sale of puppy mill puppies … Continued

6 Jun 2018

AFA’s Legislative Tracker to June 6, 2018

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The legislature is about to adjourn for the summer. There has been a whirlwind of activity in the last few weeks. There could be more activity before the summer recess, so watch this site and our FaceBook page for updates. … Continued

3 May 2018

Opposing HB 5916 and 5917

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NOTE: AFA’s Board voted to oppose these bills, which appear to regulate the source of animals sold at the state’s pet shops, but allow large scale breeders to supply puppies. Any local regulation of pet shops would be pre-empted. Here’s … Continued

1 May 2018

What’s the Large Carnivore Act … and Why Do We Oppose Revisions (HB 5778)?

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Back in 2000, the Michigan Legislature passed a comprehensive act to regulate Large Carnivores. This includes lions, leopards, jaguars, tigers, cougars, panthers, cheetahs; and bears which are native or nonnative to Michigan. It covers both wild and captive bred members … Continued

24 Apr 2018

AFA’s Legislative Tracker to April 23, 2018

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Legislative Tracker One of our major areas of interest is legislation. Although we focus on Michigan, AFA also keeps track of bills in the US Congress. We update our tracker often, so check back to follow bills of interest to … Continued