Staffordshire Terrier Club of America - Legislative Committee
Chairperson: Jaime Nuckles
Members: Monique Bertrand, Al Bincarousky, Lydia Castagna, Charles Coffman, Peggy Doster, Maureen Hauch, Karen Herrold, Carrie Lee, Skip & Janine Loveless, Heidi McClure, Tammy Price, Holly Stump, Kristin Tresidder
Contact: legislation@amstaff.org
The Legislative Committee of the Staffordshire Terrier Club of America is dedicated to the defense and preservation of the rights of all dog owners and breeders. The committee will proactively address and assist with any proposed anti-canine legislation and will work to promote reasonable and enforceable laws governing the ownership of dogs, regardless of breed, through our regional representatives as well as on a National level.
Latest STCA Legislative News
Aug.27.2008: Durham County Anti-Tether Meeting
The Durham County Board of Commissioners held a public hearing to discuss the proposed anti-tether ordinance at 7:00pm on 8/25/2008. STCA Region 3 Legislative Liaisons Kristin Tresidder and Al Bincarousky attended the meeting to speak in support of the current legislation which already addresses the animal cruelty issues possible with any means of...[more]
Aug.13.2008: AKC Joins Denver Fight
The American Kennel Club (AKC) has announced that they will officially be joining
Karen R. Breslin of the Progressive Law Center, LLC of Lakewood,
Colorado and the Washington D.C. office of Kaye Scholer LLP in
representing dog-owning plaintiffs Sonya Dias and others who are
asserting that the Denver ordinance banning pit bulls within the city
...[more]
Aug.12.2008: Durham County North Carolina Proposed Tethering Ban
On August 25th, the Durham County Board of Commissioners will hear both supporters and opponents of a proposed tethering ordinance. Amongst other things, the ordinance would completely ban tethering a dog while unattended, for any length of time, and mandate certain square footages for kennel dogs: ie a dog twenty pounds or less would have to be k...[more]
Aug. 9.2008: 2008 STCA National Specialty Legislative Committee Fundraiser
A picture can say a thousand words...and help fight legislation at the same time!
The new and improved STCA Legislative Committee has found a new way to allow you to "showcase" your wonderful Staf with everyone in attendance at the banquet! The slide show will also be available on CD for purchase during the Club Banquet.
For a donation, your ...[more]
Aug. 2.2008: AKC Continues To Oppose AB 1634
As the struggle against AB 1634 continues, the American Kennel Club has posted a news article in response to rumors that were circulating, to remind everyone they they strongly oppose AB 1634 in California. The AKC cites the proposed bill as "ineffective and dangerous."
Everyone that opposes this bill needs your help!
Please find the complete...[more]
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