Federal, State and Local Updates and Legislative Tracker to May 31, 2019
31 May 2019

Federal, State and Local Updates and Legislative Tracker to May 31, 2019

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We’re 5 months into the Michigan and Congressional legislative sessions. There’s been local activity as well. Highlights include: Michigan Legislature: This month saw the introduction of a 6-bill animal-friendly bill package, which AFA’s board has voted to support: animals in … Continued

Legislative Tracker to April 13, 2019: It’s Heating Up
17 Apr 2019

Legislative Tracker to April 13, 2019: It’s Heating Up

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Michigan  The legislature is starting to settle in, with more animal-related bills being introduced and committee hearings being scheduled on those bills. Just yesterday, April 16, HB 4455, a bill that would designate the shelter pet as the state’s official pet was … Continued

Legislative Tracker to March 22, 2019: Spring Break Edition
22 Mar 2019

Legislative Tracker to March 22, 2019: Spring Break Edition

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The Michigan Legislature is in recess for the next two weeks. We will be keeping a close eye on two animal un-friendly bills introduced earlier in March, and will keep you in the loop when action is needed. AFA’s board … Continued

Legislative Tracker to February 28, 2019: A Holding Pattern
28 Feb 2019

Legislative Tracker to February 28, 2019: A Holding Pattern

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We’ve not seen much activity in the Michigan legislature this month, as the new legislators and newly formed committees get their bearings. Additionally, the legislature was closed for several days due to weather. We are encouraged by the number of … Continued

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

Update, Smith v City of Detroit: US 6th Circuit Reverses Dismissal of Police Dog Shooting
15 Oct 2018

Update, Smith v City of Detroit: US 6th Circuit Reverses Dismissal of Police Dog Shooting

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“We emphasize, however, that even if the Officers had knowledge that the dogs were unlicensed, they still would not have been authorized to shoot them on the basis that they were contraband.” —Smith v City of Detroit, 6th Circuit Court … Continued

Legislative Tracker to September 4, 2018: Fall Preview Edition
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