Assembly Bill 829, the Animal Cruelty & Violence Intervention Act, authored by Assemblywoman Marie Waldron (R-Valley Center) and sponsored by Social Compassion in Legislation, passed the full Assembly with a preliminary vote of 72-0.
Today, Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D-Los Angeles County) introduced the Keeping Pets and Families Together Act, legislation to establish a program within the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to encourage the microchipping of dogs and cats in the care of shelters.
Assemblymember Ash Kalra, Social Compassion in Legislation, and a large coalition including Priscilla Presley and Katherine Heigl join forces to introduce a resolution urging action on the State’s pet overpopulation crisis.
As many of you might know, I have been the Vice Chair of the Laguna Beach Environmental Sustainability Committee for the past four years. Our committee passed some policy recommendations to the Laguna Beach City Council (LBCC) this week with unanimous votes. I wanted to share our progress with you, and will ask for your support once these items come to the LBCC for a vote.
Please call Assembly Appropriations Chair Chris Holden! AB 829, the Animal Cruelty & Violence Intervention Act is now on the Assembly Appropriations Suspense file.
AB 332 Needs Your Call to Your Assemblymember! Please make a call no later than Tuesday, May 9 at 5pm and simply urge them to vote “YES” on AB 332!
The bill, sponsored by Social Compassion in Legislation, will expand currently required counseling for violations of Penal Code 597 to additional sections pertaining to animal abuse, such as those involving malicious violence, willful poisoning, or bestiality.
Tuesday, April 11, 2023 – Today, AB 332, the Shelter Animal Data Collection Act, authored by Assembly Member Alex Lee (D-San Jose) and sponsored by Social Compassion in Legislation (SCIL), passed the Assembly Business and Professions Committee with a unanimous vote.
Our input to the Commission is the following:
1.) Keep or expand marine protected areas where NO fishing, “take,” or “harvesting” is allowed.
2.) Elevate the perspective that many Californians hold, which is that we need to moving away from “taking” or “harvesting” and towards the view that killing should not be an ingredient in conserving marine life.
March 17, 2023, Sacramento, CA – Today, Assembly Bill 829, the Animal Cruelty & Violence Intervention Act, was introduced by Assemblywoman Marie Waldron (R-Valley Center). The bill, sponsored by Social Compassion in Legislation, will expand currently required counseling for violations of Penal Code 597 to additional sections pertaining to animal abuse, such as those involving malicious violence, willful poisoning, or bestiality.
Here we are again at the start of another 2-year legislative session and we need your support! This year we are sponsoring three bills and will be actively lobbying in support (or opposing, if necessary) several more.
February 15th, Assemblymember Ash Kalra (D-San Jose), along with several others, will be discussing the importance of tropical forests and the policies governments and corporations can take to protect them on an Environment America webinar at 2PM tomorrow.
Last week, the Laguna Beach City Council voted unanimously to introduce an ordinance prohibiting the sale, public use and distribution of all balloons.
Assembly Bill 332, the Animal Shelter Data Collection Act was introduced by Assemblymember Alex Lee (D-San José), and coauthored by Assemblywoman Marie Waldron (R-Valley Center), and sponsored by Social Compassion in Legislation.
Victory! The FDA Modernization Act was signed into law! But there’s a caveat…
TODAY, CA Fish and Game Commission Wildlife Resources Committee is meeting. There are two agenda items pertaining to black bear hunting in the state that need your voice.
Help us get the word out for Kern County’s in-house Shelter Veterinarian open position. Also, they need help with more spay and neuter services in the community. We cannot help them enough with their spaying and neutering needs.
Next Wednesday and Thursday, January 11-12th, the CA Fish and Game Commission Wildlife Resources Committee is meeting. There are two agenda items pertaining to black bear hunting in the state that need your voice.
Wondering where to direct your end-of-year donations? Please consider giving to our 501(c)(4), Social Compassion in Legislation (SCIL), to support our political advocacy work, and/or making a tax-deductible donation to our 501(c)(3), Social Compassion, to help us continue our animal rescue work, humane education and much more.
This Thursday at 11:00 am PST, please call-in to the Los Angeles Recreation and Parks meeting that is specifically designated for discussion on the Griffith Park Pony Rides.
Please thank Commissioners Jimmy Kim, Matthew Rudnick and the Commissioners for not renewing the Griffith Park and Pony Ride contract, and ensure that the park is changed to a non-animal model that is fun and safe for kids.
We are honored to announce that tomorrow, December 10th, Social Compassion, our 501(c)3, is the organizing nonprofit for the International Human Rights Day Rally in Laguna Beach! We know where human rights violations occur, animals also suffer greatly. Over the last year, we have witnessed scenes from Ukraine where huge numbers of wildlife and companion animals have perished due to the devastating effects of war. Where governments oppress their citizens, when those citizens must fight for their own basic rights, those same citizens are not able to stand up and fight for the protection of animals and the environment, everyone suffers.
Abusive pony rides in Griffith Park finally ending! Big cat public safety act passes both houses; now on its way to President Biden for his signature! & L.A. Ordinance to curb rodeos passes committee vote; heads to full city council in January!
For Giving Tuesday, Donate to Prevent Cruelty and Give Animals a Better Life! Wondering where to direct your end-of-year donations? Please consider us!
More Spay & Neuter funds are available! Also, we need your help!
Jane knows firsthand that I will always fight to protect our environment, which is why she has endorsed my candidacy and invited me to participate in the Grace and Frankie Live Reunion fundraiser this Friday, October 28th at 5 PM!
Just in case you missed it, we have video of the Assembly District #72 Candidate Forum that was held in Newport Beach on September 22nd! Please watch Judie Mancuso talk about the issues!
Because of YOUR voice and the advocacy efforts of Social Compassion in Legislation and our coalition, California’s groundbreaking 2018 law – and similar laws on the books in eight other states – are saved!
The bill becomes Social Compassion in Legislation’s 22nd sponsored bill signed into law.
Please join me this Thursday, September 22, from 8:30-10 AM at the Newport Beach Public Library for a candidate forum sponsored by the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce!
There are two agenda items pertaining to black bear hunting in the state that need your voice & AB 1648 the Animal Evacuation Act is still on the Governor’s desk!
AB 1648 the Animal Evacuation Act is officially on the Governor’s desk! Governor Newsom has until September 30th to sign AB 1648 into law or veto. // & You are invited to a virtual fundraiser!
AB 1648 the Animal Evacuation Act is officially on the Governor’s desk! Governor Newsom has until September 30th to sign AB 1648 into law or veto.
We are frustrated to announce that AB 1881, the Dog and Cat Bill of Rights has failed to pass the Senate. We are particularly dismayed to convey that CalAnimals, the association representing animal control agencies and animal shelters in the state, played the leading role in killing the bill.
Call to Action for AB 1811! Plus, AB 1648, a bill that will require an evacuation plan as a condition of all kennel permits, passed the full Senate!
AB 1648, a bill that will require an evacuation plan as a condition of all kennel permits, passed the full Senate with an initial vote of 32 to 0.
AB 1881, the Dog and Cat Bill of Rights is up for a vote by the full Senate as soon as Monday. Please make a call to your Senator urging them to vote “YES” on AB 1881!
AB 1648 Passes Out of Senate Appropriations Committee with a 6-0 Vote! We are thrilled that Senator Portantino and Senate leadership supported AB 1648, authored by Assemblymember Brian Maienschein (D – San Diego), and moved the bill to the Senate floor.
Dear friends: As you may know by now, I am running for Assembly District 72. If you would like to support my candidacy, I have three fundraising events coming up that I would love for you to attend! Please see the event flyers below and please share.
If the public is denied access to visit the animals to make a connection and bond, then the results are obvious: adoptions plummet and euthanasia skyrockets. It’s commonsense.
CALL TO ACTION FOR AB 1648!
The fate of AB 1648, the Animal Evacuation Act, will be decided by the Senate Appropriations Chair and Pro Tem.
That is why they need to hear from you!
We need your urgent help! Congress is on the verge of erasing our hard fought protections for animals and putting countless animals in jeopardy in the process.
Dear friends: As you all know, I have been working to get animal protection laws passed in California for over two decades. With your help, we have made huge strides over those years by passing many landmark bills to protect animals. But there is so much more we can do, which is one of the many reasons I am running for State Assembly District 72.
We need your urgent help! Congress is on the verge of erasing our hard fought protections for animals and putting countless animals in jeopardy in the process.
July 1, 2022 – Sacramento, CA – Today, Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 1781, the Safe Transportation of Dogs and Cats Act, into law. The new law, authored by Assemblymember Blanca Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) and sponsored by Social Compassion in Legislation, requires mobile or traveling housing facilities, such as animal control vehicles, to transport dogs and cats in a manner that does not endanger the health or well-being of the animal due to conditions such as extreme heat or cold, or lack of food and water.
SACRAMENTO, Calif., June 30, 2022 – Last night, the California Legislature adopted a $300 billion budget that includes historic investments in the state’s school meal program to expand healthy, plant-based meal options.
We are thrilled to announce that today AB 1648, the Animal Evacuation Act, passed the Senate Governmental Organization Committee by a vote of 10-1.
We are thrilled to announce that today AB 1881, the Dog and Cat Bill of Rights, passed the the Senate Judiciary Committee by a vote of 8-1!
#1 Make your voice heard for AB 1881 (Santiago), the Dog and Cat Bill of Rights, by Monday at 5PM! & #2 Make your voice heard for AB 1648 (Maienschein), the Animal Evacuation Act, by Monday at 5PM!
Today, AB 558, the Child Nutrition Act of 2022, passed the Senate Education Committee by a vote of 4-1!
We are thrilled to announce that today AB 1881, the Dog and Cat Bill of Rights, passed the the Senate Business and Professions Committee by a vote of 7-2. & Make your voice heard for AB 558, the Child Nutrition Act of 2022, by Tuesday at 5PM!
#1 Make your voice heard for AB 558, the Child Nutrition Act of 2022, by Tuesday at 5PM! #2 Please Ask Governor Newsom to Sign AB 1781, the Safe Transportation of Dogs and Cats Act!
AB 558, the Child Nutrition Act of 2022, will create a voluntary grant program to help schools serve more plant-based meals and milks, will be voted on in the Senate Education Committee this Thursday! Sadly, the dairy and beef industries are opposing the bill this year, despite their previous public announcement that they were not in opposition to this type of legislation.
Laguna Beach, CA – Nonprofit founder and CEO, and businesswoman Judie Mancuso, Democrat for the 72nd State Assembly District (AD) advances to the November General election after coming out on top in Tuesday’s primary. Mancuso, the California Democratic Party’s (CDP) endorsed candidate, will face perennial candidate Republican Diane Dixon in the November 8th General Election, who was rejected by Orange County voters in 2020.
We are happy to announce that AB 1781, the Safe Transportation of Dogs and Cats Act, passed the Senate Business and Professions Committee with an unanimous vote of 12-0. The bill, authored by Assemblymember Blanca Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) requires mobile or traveling housing facilities, such as animal control vehicles, to transport dogs and cats in such a manner that conditions do not endanger the health or well-being of the animal due to extreme temperatures or lack of food or water.
We are thrilled to announce that today AB 1648, the Animal Evacuation Act, passed the full Assembly by vote of 68-0. The bill, authored by Assemblymember Brian Maienschein (D-San Diego) and sponsored by Social Compassion in Legislation, specifies a city or county that requires a kennel license or permit, to require, as a condition for obtaining the kennel license or permit, that the kennel owner create and submit to the city or county an animal natural disaster evacuation plan for any kennel covered by the license or permit.
We are thrilled to announce that today AB 1881, the Dog and Cat Bill of Rights, passed the full Assembly by vote of 47-12.
The bill, authored by Assemblymember Miguel Santiago (D-Los Angeles) and sponsored by Social Compassion in Legislation, specifies that public or humane society shelters and rescue organizations must make a notice accessible to the public which reads the following…
I was invited to appear on the Tucker Carlson Show this past Friday night to discuss our sponsored bill, AB 1881 (Santiago) Dog & Cat Bill of Rights. Because Tucker Carlson is a divisive personality, I want to give some context for my appearance on the show.
I was invited to appear on the Tucker Carlson Show this past Friday night to discuss our sponsored bill, AB 1881 (Santiago) Dog & Cat Bill of Rights. Because Tucker Carlson is a divisive personality, I want to give some context for my appearance on the show.
We are thrilled to announce that today AB 1881, the Dog and Cat Bill of Rights, passed the Assembly Appropriations Committee with a 12-3 vote, with the Democrats voting ‘yes’ and all but one Republican voting ‘no’.
We are thrilled to announce that AB 1781, the Safe Transportation of Dogs and Cats Act, passed the Assembly with a 70-0 vote. The bill, authored by Assemblymember Blanca Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) requires mobile or traveling housing facilities, such as animal control vehicles, to transport dogs and cats in such a manner that conditions do not endanger the health or well-being of the animal due to extreme temperatures or lack of food or water.
Today, we are thrilled to share the news that two of our sponsored bills passed the Assembly Business and Professions Committee. Both bills, AB 1781 and AB 1881, will protect the well-being of dogs and cats in our state, but in two unique ways. AB 1781 was on the consent file, meaning all members voting yes, while AB 1881 passed the committee with a vote of 14 – 0 (All members voted yes, except: Vice Chair Flora, Fong, & Dahle all abstained, and Cunningham was absent).
AB 1979 is a new bill which responds to Governor Newsom’s veto message to 2021’s AB 416. The Governor committed to working with Assemblymember Kalra and the sponsors on this crucial legislation, and we are pleased to report that we are in active discussion with the administration on the bill.
Please call the members of the Senate Natural Resources Committee and ask that they:
“Vote YES on SB 953, the Save Our Shorelines Act”
If you can call all of the Committee members listed below, that would be great!
Please call the members of the Assembly Business & Profession Committee and ask that they:
“Vote YES on AB 1781, the Safe Transportation of Dogs and Cats Act, and AB 1881, the Dog & Cat Bill of Rights, in their next hearing.”
AB 1881 promotes the mental, physical, and emotional well-being of dogs and cats by informing potential adopters of the animal’s needs before they adopt. This bill would require a public animal control agency or shelter to post a copy of the Dog and Cat Bill of Rights accessible to public view.
Today, AB 1648, a bill that will require an evacuation plan as a condition of all kennel permits, passed the Assembly Emergency Management Committee by a preliminary vote of 5 to 0. Earlier this year, this bill was introduced by Assemblymember Brian Maienschein (D-San Diego) along with sponsor, Social Compassion in Legislation.
The Los Angeles Democrats for the Protection of Animals, in partnership with Michelson Found Animals, the Michelson Center for Public Policy, Social Compassion in Legislation, and the Greater Los Angeles Spay & Neuter Collaborative, is hosting the first everforum on animal welfare, where Los Angeles Mayoral candidates will answer questions from our superstar moderator, Mark Thompson, regarding animal protection in LA. Please register to be a part of the audience as animal issues take center stage in the mayoral race!
Non-profit CEO and businesswoman Judie Mancuso, candidate for State Assembly District 72, earned the California Democratic Party’s (CDP) pre-endorsement with a unanimous vote this weekend. The party’s pre-endorsement joins a growing list of impressive public and voluntary sector endorsers on the local, state, and federal levels.
Assemblymember Ash Kalra (D-San Jose) and bill co-sponsors, Friends of the Earth, and Social Compassion in Legislation, announced the reintroduction of the Deforestation Free Procurement Act to answer last year’s veto of AB 416. The coalition thanks Governor Newsom for committing to working with them to address his concerns on implementation. The new bill, AB 1979, will primarily mimic AB 416 along with modifications to the rollout for the operational procedures of the state’s procurement process.
What is at the intersection of saving California’s wildlife and habitats, reducing recidivism rates of formerly incarcerated individuals, and protecting our communities from the ravages of wildfire? AB 1908, the Formerly Incarcerated Recruits finding Employment (F.I.R.E) Act of 2022, and formerly incarcerated individuals who are trained as effective firefighters.
Senator Min (D-Irvine) introduced new legislation to ban offshore drilling in the State of California, including oil production under current lease agreements. Min’s Senate Bill 953 fulfills his pledge for action in the wake of last year’s Orange County Oil Spill, which leaked nearly 25,000 gallons of crude oil just off the coast of Huntington Beach, shutting down beaches from Orange County to San Diego. This was the largest spill in California waters since the 2015 Refugio Beach oil spill off the coast of Santa Barbara.
Today, Assemblymember Miguel Santiago (D-Los Angeles) introduced AB 1881, the Dog and Cat Bill of Rights. The bill, sponsored by Social Compassion in Legislation, describes the rights of dogs and cats in seven broad clauses ranging from the right to be free from cruelty and neglect to the right to daily mental stimulation and appropriate exercise. The entire bill can be found here.
Today, Assemblymember Blanca Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) introduced AB 1781, the Safe Transportation of Dogs and Cats Act. The bill, sponsored by Social Compassion in Legislation, requires mobile or traveling housing facilities, such as animal control vehicles, to transport dogs and cats in such a manner that conditions do not endanger the health or well-being of the animal due to extreme temperatures or lack of food or water.
After working on this legislation for 3 years, we are thrilled to announce that AB 558, the Child Nutrition Act of 2022, authored by Assemblymember Adrin Nazarian and cosponsored by Social Compassion in Legislation, Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, Factory Farming Awareness Coalition, and Friends of the Earth, which incentivizes K-12 public schools across the state to offer healthier, climate-friendly plant-based meals and beverages passed the full Assembly with an initial vote of 47-7.
Today, AB 558, the Child Nutrition Act of 2022, authored by Assemblymember Adrin Nazarian and cosponsored by Social Compassion in Legislation, Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, and Friends of the Earth, which incentivizes K-12 public schools across the state to offer healthier, climate-friendly plant-based meals and beverages passed the Assembly Appropriations Committee by a 9-0 vote.
Today, AB 558, the Child Nutrition Act of 2022, authored by Assemblymember Adrin Nazarian and cosponsored by Social Compassion in Legislation, Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, and Friends of the Earth, which incentivizes K-12 public schools across the state to offer healthier, climate-friendly plant-based meals and beverages passed the Assembly Education Committee by a vote of 5-0. Under the grant program set up by the bill, schools could apply to receive additional state funding for serving a plant-based entrée and plant-based milk.
PLEASE MAKE YOUR CALLS BY TUESDAY, JANUARY 11th! AB 558 (Nazarian) the Child Nutrition Act of 2022, which will incentivize California schools to serve plant-based meals and beverages, will be voted on in the Assembly Education Committee next week!
Dear Friends, Many of you on our email list have been with us since our founding 15 years ago in 2007. Our heartfelt gratitude goes out to you for supporting us all these years. And for those of you newer to us, welcome and thank you for caring about animals. We need you all!
Please consider Social Compassion in Legislation (SCIL), our 501(c)(4), or Social Compassion, our 501(c)(3), when deciding where to invest your end of year donations. Our two groups exist by charitable dollars given by you, our supporters.
Coalition emphasizes ending all offshore drilling approach as only way to fully protect California coastline, wildlife, and local economies
Press Conference in support of a ban on all offshore oil drilling, including for existing leases. Social Compassion in Legislation and Laguna Beach welcomes Jane Fonda to help shine a spotlight on the detrimental effects of the oil industry on our coastal towns, environment, marine and wildlife, as well as our local economy.
AB 1282 to bring compassion, transparency, and oversight to California’s animal blood banks while helping to supply unmet demand
Governor fails to make California the first state in the nation to ensure its government purchases do not contribute to tropical deforestation or Indigenous rights violations.
AB 416 CA Deforestation-free Procurement Act & AB 1282 CA Blood Bank Modernization Act. Both being scrutinized by the Governor’s staff on whether they recommend a signature or veto! Last call for your support. No time to lose!
September Issue of the Laguna Beach Magazine features our work! Still Need Your Help! AB 416 CA Deforestation-free Procurement Act & AB 1282 CA Blood Bank Modernization Act Both officially on the Governor’s desk awaiting his signature!
Governor Newsom has until October 10th to sign AB 416 & AB 1282 into law or veto.
We believe his moral compass is with us and will sign them both. However, we cannot take anything for granted. This is why he needs to hear from you!
Today, AB 416 the Deforestation-Free Procurement Act passed the full Senate with a vote of 30 to 8. Earlier this year, the bill was introduced by Assemblymember Ash Kalra (D-San Jose) along with co-sponsors, Social Compassion in Legislation, Friends of the Earth, and Peace 4 Animals.
Today, AB 1282 the California Pet Blood Bank Modernization Act, passed the full Senate with a unanimous vote. The bill, which was introduced earlier this year by authors Assemblymember Richard Bloom (D- Santa Monica) and Senator Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita) and led by Social Compassion in Legislation, aims to bring transparency and oversight to animal blood banks in California by allowing community blood banks and phasing out captive-closed colonies.
Today, AB 416 with a vote of 5-2 (Republicans voting ‘NO’) and AB 1282 with a unanimous vote both passed out of the Senate Appropriations Committee!!!
AB 1282 (Bloom/Wilk), the California Pet Blood Bank Modernization Act, will have its fate determined by the Senate Appropriations Committee next Thursday, August 26th.
AB 416(Kalra), the California Deforestation-free Procurement Act, will be voted on in the Senate Appropriations Committee this week.
SCIL sponsored bill highlights connection between protecting animals and solving climate change
Today, a Sacramento Bee article, titled “‘Liquidation of cows.’ How the drought creates chaos on California ranches, dairy farms,” highlights the effects of California’s extreme drought on the state’s cattle and dairy industries.
The California State Legislature is on summer recess until August 16th. Until then, we will be advocating for our sponsored legislation with legislative and committee staff. Bills will come up for votes soon after the session reconvenes. We will also be keeping up with the latest animal and environmental issues.
Today, AB 1282 (Bloom/Wilk), the Pet Blood Bank Modernization Act, passed the Senate Business, Professions & Economic Development Committee with a unanimous vote.
Need Your Help (Again)! AB 1282 (Bloom/Wilk), the Pet Blood Bank Modernization Act, will be voted on in the Senate Business, Professions & Economic Development Committee next week.
Today, AB 416 the Deforestation-Free Procurement Act passed the Senate Governmental Organizational Committee with a 11 – 4 vote. Earlier this year, this bill was introduced by Assemblymember Ash Kalra (D-San Jose) along with co-sponsors, Social Compassion in Legislation, Friends of the Earth, the Natural Resources Defense Council, and Peace 4 Animals.
Need Your Calls!
AB 416 (Kalra) Deforestation-Free Procurement Act will be voted on in the Senate Governmental Organization Committee on Tuesday, July 6th at 9 a.m.
Please make two important calls to the
Chair and Vice Chair asking them to vote “YES” on AB 416!
Social Compassion in Legislation and the entire animal rights community is thrilled with the announcement from Canada Goose that the company will cease buying fur by the end of this year and end the manufacturing of all products with fur by the end of 2022.
Please make two calls to let the Chair and Vice Chair know that you support California licensing community-based blood banks for all animals and phase out closed-colony (caged) dog blood banks.
Today, AB 416 the Deforestation-Free Procurement Act passed the full Assembly with a preliminary vote of 47-18. Earlier this year, this bill was introduced by Assemblymember Ash Kalra (D-San Jose) along with co-sponsors, Social Compassion in Legislation, Friends of the Earth, the Natural Resources Defense Council, and Peace 4 Animals. The bill now moves to the Senate.
Because of your generous support, this month, Social Compassion in Legislation was able to contract with Data Orbital, an A-rated national polling firm according to FiveThirtyEight, the polling aggregation website, to poll California registered voters on their level of concern with tropical and boreal deforestation and the State’s purchases that might contribute to deforestation. The poll showed that Democrat, Republican, and Independent/Decline to State voters are overwhelmingly concerned about our planet’s most important forests, showing broad bipartisan support!
Sacramento, May 20, 2021 – Today, AB 416 and AB 1282 both passed out of the Assembly Appropriations Committee. AB 416, the California Deforestation-Free Procurement Act and AB 1282, the California Pet Blood Bank Modernization Act, will help save our planet’s most important forests and the lives of our beloved companion animals, respectively.
We are excited to announce that Assemblymember Nazarian has made a formal budget request to fund incentivizing schools to serve plant-based lunches and beverages.
Earlier this year, it was decided to make AB 558 into a two-year bill, meaning that the bill would not be heard in committee in 2021, but would be ready to move at the beginning of 2022.
Please share and spread the word to make these important calls.
SACRAMENTO – Today, California gubernatorial candidate John Cox kicked off a three-day, statewide campaign bus tour in which he is exploiting a live bear as a political prop.
Today, AB 1282, the California Pet Blood Bank Modernization Act, passed the Assembly Agriculture Committee with a vote of 9-1. The bill, introduced earlier this year by authors California State Assemblymember Richard Bloom (D- Santa Monica) and Senator Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita) and led by Social Compassion in Legislation, aims to bring transparency and oversight to animal blood banks in California by allowing community blood banks and phasing out captive-closed colonies. It unanimously passed the Assembly Business and Professions Committee on April 20th.
Today, AB 416 the Deforestation-Free Procurement Act passed the Assembly Accountability and Administrative Review Committee with a 4-1 vote.
Today, SB 376 – The Wildlife Trafficking and Trade Act passed the Senate Public Safety Committee with an unanimous vote. The bill was introduced earlier this year by Senator Henry Stern (D-Los Angeles), along with cosponsors Social Compassion in Legislation and The Center for Biological Diversity, and already passed its first committee hearing on April 15.
We appreciate the over three hundred of you signing up to send support letters and calling legislators to make your voices heard for the animals! Please continue to encourage your friends and family to sign up on our website to stay informed and lend their support. We are still at the beginning of a two year legislative session and have lots of work to do, and will need your continued support.
SACRAMENTO, CA – Today, SB 376 The Wildlife Trafficking and Trade Act passed the Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee with overwhelming support with a vote of 7-0.
Business & Professions Committee Receives Opposition Letter to Our AB 702 Pet Breeder Humane Care Act
The opposition to our “breeder” and “whale” bills are super noisy and organized. This is why it is imperative that your voices are heard, and that legislators know that the vast majority of Californians want to protect animals.
Good morning animal lovers! As you may have seen from our previous emails, Social Compassion in Legislation is sponsoring bills… more
AB 1282 to bring compassion, transparency and oversight to California’s animal blood banks. Read More
AB 1289 will help increase agricultural revenue and make California a leader in supplying and processing plant-based foods Read More
The Biodiversity Protection and Restoration Act, which is cosponsored by Social Compassion in Legislation, would require state agencies to prioritize the… more
The Whale Entanglement Prevention Act would require ropeless crabbing gear by 2025, ensuring California’s leadership role in whale protection around… more
Teen activist Genesis Butler will use her position to meet with elected officials and speak at committee hearings with the… more
Funding is available on a competitive basis to shelter / veterinary facilities that are registered and in good standing with… more
We invite you to consider Social Compassion in Legislation (SCIL), our 501(c)(4), or Social Compassion, our 501(c)(3), when deciding where… more
Most of our emails to you are about SCIL’s statewide legislative efforts. Today, we are proud to bring you news… more
We are thrilled to announce that our long-time friend, supporter, and attorney extraordinaire, Steven J. Bernheim, nominated and advocated for… more
SB 573 will help expedite reunification of lost pets during fires and other natural disasters and pandemic Read More
As a resident of Orange County, California for the past 25 years, this is the first time our congressman has… more
SB 573 (Chang) Microchipping is headed to the Governor’s desk for his signature. He needs to hear from you to… more
SACRAMENTO, CA. August 30, 2020 – Today, California Senator Ling Ling Chang’s (R-Diamond Bar) Senate Bill 573 passed both the… more
Please call your State assemblymember to crack down on trophy hunting & wildlife trade! Read More
Please Call your State Assemblymember to Crack Down on Trophy Hunting & Wildlife Trade! Read More
Urge Leadership to Keep It Going! Please reach out NOW to the two leaders of the state legislature and URGE… more
SACRAMENTO, CA. August 10, 2020 – Today, California Senator Ling Ling Chang’s (R-Diamond Bar) Senate Bill 573 passed the Assembly Committee… more
Sacramento, CA – August 4, 2020 – Today, Senator Henry Stern’s (D-Los Angeles) Senate Bill 1175 passed the Assembly Committee on… more
SB 1175 Committee Hearing to Ban Trophies, Protect Native Wildlife, and Eliminate Live Wildlife Markets in California! Read More
Dear Friends: As supporters of Social Compassion in Legislation (SCIL), you know that in order to pass laws protecting animals… more
Dear Friends: The EPA is conducting an Ecological Risk Assessment for the most dangerous Anticoagulant Rodenticides. Read More
Sacramento, CA – June 24, 2020 – Senate Bill 1115, by Senator Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita), was unanimously passed by… more
Please Ask Them to Vote Yes on SB 1175 (Stern) and SB 1115 (Wilk) This Coming Week When the Bills… more
SB 1115, which received a unanimous vote today in the Senate Appropriations Committee, now moves to full Senate for a… more
Urge Senate Leadership to Protect Dogs, Elephants, Lions, Giraffes, Frogs, & Others! Read More
Vote no on AB 1974 – phony horse racing “reform” bill! This bill does not get to the root of… more
Committee Chair Adam Gray moves his AB 1974, a weak bill that will do little to save horses’ lives Read… more
The City of Laguna Beach has taken action tonight voting unanimously to move forward with a ban on deadly anticoagulant… more
California Bill to Restrict Exotic Wildlife Trade to Address Future Pandemic Risk and Protect Endangered Species Passes First Legislative Hurdle… more
Please Support Laguna Beach’s Effort to Prohibit Deadly Rodenticides! Vote is Tuesday, May 26th! Due to the State Legislature’s failure… more
