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STCA Legislative Zone 5

States: Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee, Wisconsin, West Virginia

STCA Representatives: Heidi McClure, Tammy Price

Latest Zone 5 Legislative Alerts

Jun.30.2010: Ohio Update
There is good news from Ohio.  The Ohio House of Representatives recently struck down a long-standing designation that 'pit bulls' are inherently vicious by passing House Bill 79.  The move to eliminate the 'vicious' designation for pit bulls was backed by the Ohio Veterinary Medical Association and passed in the House by a vote of 86-10. The bil...[more]

Mar.25.2009: Ohio Representative Seeks to Overturn Existing BSL
In Ohio, Representative Barbara Sears, (R-Sylvania) has introduced a bill that would no longer define pit bulls as a vicious breed. Sears stated, "All we're saying it that a pit bull by its very nature is not a vicious dog..."In the 1970s, it was the German shepherd. In the 1980s, it was the Doberman. In the 1990s, it was the Rottweiler. We should...[more]

Jan.22.2009: Proposed Illinois Breeder Regulations
Illinois Representative, John Fritchey, is sponsoring a state wide bill to regulate dog breeders in Illinois.  According to the bill, a "breeder" is anyone who owns three intact bitches - whether or not they're actually being bred. Some highlights from the 45 page proposal include: 1. A mandatory 20 dog limit 2. Mandatory fingerprinting for all b...[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]

Zone 5 State Legislative Contacts

Illinois

Government
Illinois State Legislature
Members of the US House of Representatives for Illinois
United States Senators for Illinois