Help Oklahoma out!!

Are you aware of proposed legislation that is going to be introduced on February 7th by Senator Jim Reynolds allows cites and counties within Oklahoma to regulate dangerous dogs based on breed which goes against the current Oklahoma state law that states it's against the law to pass breed specific legislation in the State of Oklahoma. I am trying to alert as many people and organizations who love the APBT to do a mass writing campaign to stop the introduction of S247, because why else would they want to be able to ban certain breeds?

Here is a link to the change, SB247:
http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/2005-06SB/SB247_int.rtf

PLEASE HELP THOSE OF US IN OKLAHOMA TO STOP THIS BEFORE IT HAPPENS!! WRITE EMAILS, AND MAKE SOME CALLS FOR US!!!


Oklahoma May Permit BSL in Cities [Wednesday, January 19, 2005] Oklahoma is currently one of 12 states that prohibit municipalities from enacting breed-specific laws. That would change if S247 (scheduled to be introduced February 7) is allowed to pass. Sponsored by Sen. Jim Reynolds, the bill allows cites and counties to regulate dangerous dogs based on breed.

The American Kennel Club strongly supports sound, enforceable, non-discriminatory legislation to govern dog ownership, and we appreciate legislators’ desire to keep communities safe for both people and dogs. That’s why we work closely with elected officials and the general dog owning public to promote responsible dog ownership, enforcement of strong leash laws, and development of clear guidelines to manage dangerous dog problems. Such methods can help prevent dog bites and other canine–related accidents from occurring. Conversely, banning or restricting certain breeds—as S247 permits—will do little to promote public safety.

Oklahoma’s current dangerous dog law forces all dog owners to be responsible regardless of the breed they own. Stronger enforcement of the existing law, rather than arbitrary, expensive new legislation, will best protect Oklahoma residents. AKC strongly opposes S247, and we urge concerned dog owners to do the same.

What You Can Do:

• Contact the bill sponsor and voice your opposition to S247. Ask him to withdraw the bill from consideration.
  The Honorable Jim Reynolds
  State Capitol Bldg #534-B
  Oklahoma City, OK 73105
  Phone:405/521-5522
  Email: reynolds@lsb.state.ok.us
• Watch AKC’s Web site for further updates. S247 will likely be referred to a committee in early February, and the Canine Legislation department will post more details at that time.

For more information on this or other legislative issues, please contact the Canine Legislation department (doglaw@akc.org).

 

going to e-mail. can't stand when they try this bull. just out of curiosity how do you find all of this info on new props. for B.S.L.'s