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Assemblymember Kalra Introduces Bill to Help Smaller Farms Transition to Sustainable, Plant-Based Agriculture

February 19, 2021
AB 1289 will help increase agricultural revenue and make California a leader in supplying and processing plant-based foods
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Assemblymember Bloom and Senator Wilk Team Up to Introduce Bill that will Phase Out Closed-Colonies for California’s Commercial Animal Blood Industry

February 19, 2021
AB 1282 to bring compassion, transparency and oversight to California’s animal blood banks.
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Assemblymember Santiago Introduces Bill to Protect Californians and Dogs and Cats from Unscrupulous Pet Breeders

February 16, 2021
The Pet Breeder Humane Care Act aims to enhance humane minimum standards of care for bred dogs and cats and consumer protection.
Insta Breeder AB 702

Assemblywoman Gonzalez Introduces AB 564 to Secure Protection for California’s Biodiversity

February 11, 2021
The Biodiversity Protection and Restoration Act, which is cosponsored by Social Compassion in Legislation, would require state agencies to prioritize the protection of biodiversity in carrying out mandates.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 10, 2021 Bonta Introduces AB 534 to Protect Endangered Sea Life

February 10, 2021
The Whale Entanglement Prevention Act would require ropeless crabbing gear by 2025, ensuring California’s leadership role in whale protection around...
AB 534 to Protect Endangered Sea Life

Assemblymember Kalra Introduces Bill to Make California a Leader in Ending Deforestation Through Sustainable Government Purchasing

February 4, 2021
If passed, California would be poised to become the first in the nation to require state procurement contracts to certify that operations and supply chains are not contributing to tropical or boreal deforestation
AB 416

Vegan News: Vegan Teen Activist Genesis Butler Is Now On The Board Of Directors At Animal Legislation Group

January 30, 2021
Teen activist Genesis Butler will use her position to meet with elected officials and speak at committee hearings with the goal of enacting legislation to save and protect all animals.`
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Youth Activist Genesis Butler Joins Board Of Leading Legislative Animal Advocacy Group, Social Compassion in Legislation

January 27, 2021
Young Marvel Hero will use her voice and influence to advance animal protection laws
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REMINDER 2021 Pet Lover's License Plate Spay & Neuter Grants Due THIS FRIDAY!

December 15, 2020
Funding is available on a competitive basis to shelter / veterinary facilities that are registered and in good standing with the Veterinary Medical Board, overseen by a manager licensed and in good standing with the Veterinary Medical Board, and operated by one of the following: a California city or county; city and county; an animal care or control agency; or a nonprofit meeting the requirements of Section 501(c)(3) of the federal Internal Revenue Code that is registered and in good standing with the Secretary of State.
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#GivingTuesday!

December 1, 2020
We invite you to consider Social Compassion in Legislation (SCIL), our 501(c)(4), or Social Compassion, our 501(c)(3), when deciding where to invest your charitable dollars. Our two groups only exists with the donations provided by our supporters. It is because of you that we have been able to pass groundbreaking legislation that has saved the lives of millions of animals across the globe and provided humane education to thousands of children in California.
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