Burningbirdupdate SB 113 is listed as first read in the House, and will most likely be pursued in the House rather than HB 131. That’s so the move to override the voters of Missouri can happen that much more quickly. After all–can’t take a chance that dogs in large scale commercial breeding operations in this […]
The third reading and vote on SB 113 is listed as the 8th item of business today in the Senate. It’s a toss whether the vote will happen today or not. I believe it will. Regardless, I’ll be listening, just in case, and I’ll be recording the debate and vote when they occur. This vote […]
Recovered from the Wayback Machine. updated The senate passed SB 113, 20-14. Four people voted against the wishes of the people in their districts. When I get the vote by person information, I’ll update this writing. Senator Jolie Justus provided a strong appeal to pass Proposition B and a reminder to folks about voting for […]
The HSUS had a press conference in Jefferson City today, and released an updated Dirty Dozen report. As noted in the report, only three of the original Dirty Dozen have been shut down. The rest of the breeders, and the addition of six new breeders, are still licensed, still making the same violations—still doing what many […]
How do you define “irony”? From “Puppy mill bill” dissected in forum at Bolivar High School: “When special interest groups start writing the law, this is what you get.” Introduced by Parson, Forrest Lucas told the group, “I didn’t get into this because I’m a cattleman. I got into it because I’m an American.” He reflected […]