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New Mexico Tethering Bill Defeated

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On Saturday, March 18, the New Mexico legislature adjourned sine die, which means the legislative session is completed and not returning. The following anti-canine tethering bill was defeated: Senate Bill 429 would of prohibited the tethering of dogs.. (1) “reasonable period” means a period of…

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New Mexico: Tethering Bill Amended – Not Good Enough

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New Mexico: Tethering Bill Amended – Not Good Enough – Sportsmen’s Alliance https://sportsmensalliance.org/news/new-mexico-tethering-bill-amended-not-good-enough/ On Monday, March 6, the Senate Health and Public Affairs Committee passed an amended version of Senate Bill 429. As previously reported, SB 429 prohibits the tethering of dogs for all hunting, trialing, and…

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New Mexico- Problematic Tethering Bill Amended, Additional Committee Hearings Expected Soon

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  March 9, 2023 https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/new-mexico-problematic-tethering-bill-amended-additional-committee-hearings-expected-soon/ On Monday, March 6, the New Mexico Senate Health and Public Affairs Committee considered a bill that prohibits tethering a dog outside for more than three hours regardless of weather conditions. Senate Bill 429 was substituted during hearing but it…

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Help end breed bans in Arkansas

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Breed-based dog laws are outdated, costly to enforce, and have been proven ineffective at keeping communities safe. Arkansas legislators are considering a bill that would prevent local governments from adopting or enforcing breed-specific legislation (BSL) statewide. TAKE ACTION: Ask your Representative to support HB 1519.  

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Healthy Dog Importation Act

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The National Animal Interest Alliance (NAIA) welcomed today’s re-introduction of the bipartisan Healthy Dog Importation Act by Senators Grassley (R-IA) and Smith (D-MN), along with Senators Warnock (D-GA), Marshall (R-KS), Gillibrand (D-NY), and Risch (R-ID). NAIA will be sharing additional information, including how to register…

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