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ADLA monitors the Arizona Legislature and tracks bills that affect animals. Volunteer lobbyists help to prevent bad measures from passing and work to pass beneficial bills.  ADLA provides updates on current legislation and informs advocates of important times to contact their legislators.  Please join the ADLA Legislative Group to remain informed on legislation affecting animals and voting rights.

Stop Attack on Arizona's Initiative Rights!

Submitted by Karen Michael on May 21, 2013 - 11:15am

The Arizona State Legislature has just introduced SB 1493, a bill made up of several bad measures aimed at trouncing our public initiative process. This anti-voter omnibus bill creates numerous specifications that would enable large amounts of signatures to be thrown out on a technicality. These impediments would make it much more difficult for citizens to get a measure on the ballot. 

Help Stop Attack on Citizen Initiative Rights!

Submitted by Karen Michael on March 3, 2013 - 12:33pm

Please help stop bills in the Arizona Legislature that are aimed at weakening our public initiative process. These measures, if passed, would have a devastating effect on our citizen initiatives, our most powerful tool for helping animals. 

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Public Sale of Animals Bill Advances in AZ Legislature

Submitted by Karen Michael on February 11, 2013 - 5:05pm

The bill to extend the ban on public sale of animals statewide has passed its first hurdle in the Arizona Legislature. SB 1240, sponsored by Sen. Al Melvin, passed the Senate Commerce, Energy, and Military Committee on Feb.

Public Sale of Animals Bill Fact Sheet

Submitted by Karen Michael on February 11, 2013 - 5:00pm
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application/pdf iconSB1240 Fact Sheet.pdf
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Information and background on public sale of animals bill

ADLA's 25th Anniversary Celebration

Submitted by Karen Michael on December 3, 2012 - 11:18am

Join Animal Defense League of Arizona on December 8th to Celebrate the Holidays and our 25th Anniversary! There will be lots of food, drinks, a silent auction, and perhaps a chance to meet ADLA's Spokescat, Mrs. Beasley!

 

Eventbrite - ADLA 25th Anniversary Celebration

Damaging Dog Cruelty Bill Passed and Signed by Governor

Submitted by Karen Michael on April 29, 2012 - 9:31am

Thanks to everyone for contacting legislators on HB 2780.  We wish we had better news to report.

Ask AZ Legislators & Governor to Oppose Dog Cruelty Exemption Bill!

Submitted by Karen Michael on April 11, 2012 - 5:19pm

The biBeannie and Olive ll to exempt ranch dogs from cruelty laws passed the Arizona Senate by just one vote and was transfered to the House for final consideration.

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    • Last Chance to Dog Cruelty Exemption Bill in Legislature!

    Submitted by Karen Michael on April 2, 2012 - 12:28pm

    Arizona Animal Advocates,

      

    This is likely our last chance to stop the ranch dog

    Call Today on Ranch Dog Cruelty Exemption Bill!

    Submitted by Karen Michael on March 27, 2012 - 1:29pm

    The bill that would exempt ranch dogs from animal cruelty laws is nearing a finPima County Animal Cruelty Caseal vote in the Arizona Legislature. Please contact your state senator today and ask him/her to oppose HB 2780!  For information click here.

    Ranch Dogs Report

    Submitted by Karen Michael on March 26, 2012 - 1:20pm
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    application/pdf iconRanch Dogs - Report With Photos.pdf
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    Animal cruelty case in Pima County