CDOC is not a knee-jerk organization.  We did not oppose AB1634 just because of it number.  CDOC supported the sections of the bill that penalizes dogs with multiple impounds as the result of constantly running loose.  That is a good example of where there is a punishment because of actual deeds.  As we have said before, an altered roaming dog is no less of a public safety issue, but it cannot reproduce.  CDOC submitted amendments suggesting that community service be offered as an alternative to fines so we don't increase dogs at the shelter.  We strongly supported NAIA's recommendation that roaming dogs be permanently identified by some means at the first impound so animal control can really know if they are picked up again.   We also strongly supported that Section of the bill that would withhold reimbursements from shelters that do not file their reports with the Department of Health Services on a timely basis.

As we have said all along, we opposed because Section 2 should be deleted.  Barring that, 'complaint' needed be taken out of the bill altogether and no secondary citation could be issued by animal control unless there has been a REAL violation of law that was upheld through an appeal process, if such an appeal is desired by the recipient of the citation. 

The next place to stop this bill is in Appropriations and on the floor should it pass appropriation. Here is the information on contacts. Please check back after 6:00 pm on 6/26 for letter talking points.

Appropriations

Tom Torklakson, Chairman (D)
State Capitol, Room 5050
Sacramento,  CA  95814
Phone:(916) 651-4007
FAX: (916) 445-2527

Dave Cox - Vice Chair (R)
State Capitol, Room 3060
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 651-4018
Fax: (916) 322-3304

Sam Aanestad
State Capitol, Room 3060
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 651-4018
Fax: (916) 322-3304

Roy Ashburn (R)
State Capitol, Room 3060
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 651-4018
Fax: (916) 322-3304

Gilbert Cedillo (D)
State Capitol, Room 5100
Sacramento,  CA  95814
Phone:  (916) 651-4022
Fax: (916) 337-8817

Ellen Corbett (D)
State Capitol, Room 3092
Sacramento,  CA  95814
Phone:  (916) 651-4010
Fax: (916) 337-2433

Robert Dutton (R)
State Capitol, Room 5094
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 651-4031
Fax: (916) 327-2272

Dean Flores (D)
State Capitol, Room 5061
Sacramento,  CA  95814
Phone:  (916) 651-4016
Fax: (916) 327-5989

Shiela Kuehl (D)
State Capitol, Room 5108
Sacramento,  CA  95814
Phone:  (916) 651-4023
Fax:  (916) 324-4823

Jenny Oropeza (D)
State Capitol, Room 4074
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 651-4028
Fax: (916) 323-6056

Mark Ridley-Thomas
State Capitol, Room 4061
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 651-4026
Fax: (916) 445-8899

George Runner (R)
State Capitol, Room 5097
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 651-4017
Fax: (916) 445-4662

Joe Simitian (D)
State Capitol, Room 2080
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 651-4011
Fax: (916) 323-4529

Mark Wyland (R)
State Capitol, Room 2080
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 651-4011
Fax: (916) 323-4529

Leeland Yee (D)
State Capitol, Room 4048
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 651-4008
Fax: (916) 327-2186