Governor Rick Snyder vetoed HB 5916 and 5917 (“The Puppy Mill Bills) late this afternoon. Attorneys for Animals joined many individuals and organizations Have a look on these instructions:* Do no take the medicine without recommendation * Check expiry date … Continued
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
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
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
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
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 However, this is … Continued
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
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
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
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