The time will come when men such as I will look upon the murder of animals as they now look upon the murder of men. — Leonardo Da Vinci

Current Animal Bills

2010-2011
BillNCVAW positionDescription
Commercial Breeder (SB 460)

Status:Died in committee

SupportAn act to eliminate abusive practices and provide for the humane care and treatment of dogs and puppies by establishing standards for their care at commercial breeding operations,excluding kennels or establishing operated for the purpose of boarding or training hunting,sporting,herding,show or working dogs.
Susie’s Law (HB 1690)

Status:Passed

SupportAn act to increase the penalty for the malicious abuse,torture,or killing of an animal and to appropriate funds to the department of corrections to implement the act.
Cockfighting (SB 697)

Status:Died in committee

SupportAn act to strengthen the law prohibiting cockfighting and related activities.
Chamberlin’s Law (HB 426)

Status:Died in committee

SupportAn act to amend the laws regarding cruelty to animals.
Fox and Coyote Trapping (SB 46,HB 156,HB 201)OpposeAn act to extend and amend the seasons for taking foxes with weapons and by trapping.
Swine House Renovations/Site Limits (SB 501)

Status:Passed

OpposeAn act to facilitate improved operations and conditions at certain preexisting swine farms by providing for the construction or renovations of swine houses at those farms.
Hog Lagoon Phase Out/Livestock Treatment (HB 610)

Status:Died in committee

SupportAn act to phase out traditional animal waste management systems that serve swine farms and to establish minimum humane standards for the treatment of cows,poultry,and swine.
Spay/Neuter Advisory Board/Fund (HB 816)SupportAn act to establish the spay/neuter advisory board and the spay/neuter donation and memorial fund.

 

 

Fox and Coyote Trapping