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New Podcast Out - a Fun and Engaging Interview with Judie!

September 24, 2025
On Hilary Pickles' new podcast with her dear friend Myra Mae Platt, they get the inside scoop on what it takes to be a woman spearheading animal protection laws in California.
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Now is the time to contact the Governor to sign AB 478 into law!

September 15, 2025
Now is the time to contact the Governor to sign AB 478 into law! When you call, please say: Your name, city, and that you strongly urge the Governor to sign AB 478 into law.
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AB 478 passes the full Senate and Assembly concurrence vote!

September 12, 2025
AB 478 will be transmitted to the Governor within approximately the next 24 hours. In the meantime, if you haven't already, please contact the Governor for SB 221.
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Contact the Governor To Sign SB 221 Into Law Protecting Animals From Stalkers

September 9, 2025
SB 221, passed its final hurdle in the legislature with a Senate concurrence vote of 39-0. Now is the time to contact the Governor to sign SB 221 into law!
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SB 221 Passes Full Assembly - Call Needed for AB 478 - Still Need Help for Two Dogs!

September 3, 2025
When you call your Senator, please say: Your name, city, and that you strongly support AB 478. The FOUND Act, establish procedures and a designated hotline to help residents evacuated with pets.
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Update on Suspense File Bills, Latest OC Register Article on the State of Dog Rescues

August 29, 2025
AB 478 (Zbur) and SB 221 (Ochoa Bogh), made it out of suspense and are headed to the full Senate and Assembly for a vote, and then to the Governor’s desk!
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SB 221 (Ochoa Bogh) & AB 347 (Kalra) are now on the Appropriations Suspense Files!

August 20, 2025
the Chairs need to hear from you before the August 29th suspense hearing where they will announce which bills live or die!
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AB 478 (Zbur) & AB 631 (Lee) are now on the Senate Appropriations Suspense File!

August 19, 2025
Now that AB 478 and AB 631 are on the suspense file, the Chair needs to hear from you before the August 28th suspense hearing where they will announce which bills live or die!
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Four bills going to respective Appropriations Committees, please make calls now!

August 12, 2025
Please call your federal Senators and House Representative to stop the plan to kill 500,000 barred owls!
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Call Now to support five sponsored bills going to their Committees.

July 21, 2025
If you’d like to share why any of the bills are especially meaningful to you, feel free—but a simple show of support is powerful. Let your voice be heard!
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