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All news on campaigns, animal protection acts, organizational events, and any SCIL updates will be posted here.
Feb
19
2021
Assemblymember Bloom and Senator Wilk Team Up to Introduce Bill that will Phase Out Closed-Colonies for California’s Commercial Animal Blood Industry
AB 1282 to bring compassion, transparency and oversight to California’s animal blood banks.
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Feb
19
2021
Assemblymember Kalra Introduces Bill to Help Smaller Farms Transition to Sustainable, Plant-Based Agriculture
AB 1289 will help increase agricultural revenue and make California a leader in supplying and processing plant-based foods
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Feb
16
2021
Assemblymember Santiago Introduces Bill to Protect Californians and Dogs and Cats from Unscrupulous Pet Breeders
The Pet Breeder Humane Care Act aims to enhance humane minimum standards of care for bred dogs and cats and consumer protection.
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Feb
11
2021
Assemblywoman Gonzalez Introduces AB 564 to Secure Protection for California’s Biodiversity
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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Feb
10
2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 10, 2021 Bonta Introduces AB 534 to Protect Endangered Sea Life
The Whale Entanglement Prevention Act would require ropeless crabbing gear by 2025, ensuring California’s leadership role in whale protection around the world.
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Feb
04
2021
Assemblymember Kalra Introduces Bill to Make California a Leader in Ending Deforestation Through Sustainable Government Purchasing
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…
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Jan
30
2021
Vegan News: Vegan Teen Activist Genesis Butler Is Now On The Board Of Directors At Animal Legislation Group
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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Jan
27
2021
Youth Activist Genesis Butler Joins Board Of Leading Legislative Animal Advocacy Group, Social Compassion in Legislation
Young Marvel Hero will use her voice and influence to advance animal protection laws
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Dec
15
2020
REMINDER 2021 Pet Lover’s License Plate Spay & Neuter Grants Due THIS FRIDAY!
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…
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Dec
01
2020
#GivingTuesday!
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…
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Nov
20
2020
Latest News Regarding the Pet Lover’s License Plate Program
The goal of the California Spay and Neuter License Plate Fund, Inc. continues to be realized. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, created in 2010 by Judie Mancuso, Dr. Gary Michelson, and…
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Nov
13
2020
Pre-K Kindness for All Pilot Program Shows Promising Results Among Head Start Students
Most of our emails to you are about SCIL’s statewide legislative efforts. Today, we are proud to bring you news from our sister 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Social Compassion, also founded…
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Oct
29
2020
Big News for SCIL!
We are thrilled to announce that our long-time friend, supporter, and attorney extraordinaire, Steven J. Bernheim, nominated and advocated for SCIL to receive an award in the amount of $840,815.33!
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Sep
18
2020
Pet Microchipping Bill Signed Into Law By Governor Newsom
SB 573 will help expedite reunification of lost pets during fires and other natural disasters and pandemic
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Sep
14
2020
Congressman Harley Rouda Calls for a Moratorium on USPS Live Animal Shipments!
As a resident of Orange County, California for the past 25 years, this is the first time our congressman has spoken out for the animals! The seat was held for…
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Sep
09
2020
Congressman Ted Lieu Joins SCIL in Call to Save Animals from Death in USPS Live Animal Shipments!
Last month, we sent out a call to action asking all of you to contact House of Representative leadership to alert them of the horrific conditions faced by animals being…
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Sep
02
2020
Good News! / Bad News – Call to Action
SB 573 (Chang) Microchipping is headed to the Governor’s desk for his signature. He needs to hear from you to let him know all dogs and cats leaving a shelter…
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Aug
31
2020
SB 573 To Mandate Pet Microchipping Passes Full Assembly & Senate Concurrence Unanimously
SACRAMENTO, CA. August 30, 2020 – Today, California Senator Ling Ling Chang’s (R-Diamond Bar) Senate Bill 573 passed both the Assembly Floor and Senate concurrence unanimously.
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Aug
25
2020
Call to Action! It is the Final Week of the Legislative Week and Animals Need Your Help!
Please call your State assemblymember to crack down on trophy hunting & wildlife trade!
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Aug
17
2020
This Week Animals Need Your Help!!!
Please Call your State Assemblymember to Crack Down on Trophy Hunting & Wildlife Trade!
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