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Cruelty-free Cosmetics Act in Danger! Need Your Org's Support & L.A. Wildlife Ordinance Virtual Meeting!

July 7, 2022
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.
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Governor Newsom Signs the Safe Transportation of Dogs and Cats Act into Law

July 1, 2022
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.
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Groups Celebrate California’s Historic Investments in Plant-based School Food

June 30, 2022
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.
Assemblymember Adrin Nazarian june 30 2022

AB 1648, the Animal Evacuation Act, Passes the Senate Governmental Organization Committee!

June 23, 2022
#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!
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AB 1881, the Dog and Cat Bill of Rights, Passes the Senate Judiciary Committee!

June 22, 2022
Today, AB 558, the Child Nutrition Act of 2022, passed the Senate Education Committee by a vote of 4-1!
AB 1881, the Dog and Cat Bill of Rights, Passes the Senate Judiciary Committee!

Two Calls To Action! Make Your Voice Heard For AB 1881 + AB 1648!

June 20, 2022
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!
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AB 558, the Child Nutrition Act of 2022, Passes Senate Education Committee!

June 22, 2022
Today, AB 558, the Child Nutrition Act of 2022, passed the Senate Education Committee by a vote of 4-1!
AB 558, the Child Nutrition Act of 2022, Passes Senate Education Committee!

AB 1881, the Dog and Cat Bill of Rights, Passes the Senate Business and Professions Committee!

June 20, 2022
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!
Nickolaus Sackett and Miguel Santiago present AB 1881

TWO CALLS TO ACTION!

June 19, 2022
#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!
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CALL TO ACTION! Make your voice heard for AB 558, the Child Nutrition Act of 2022, by Wednesday at 5PM!

June 13, 2022
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.
AB 558 (Nazarian), the Child Nutrition Act of 2022 Passes the Full Assembly 47-7!