Missouri House gives passes dog breeding bill
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Missouri House gives passes dog breeding bill

Date: April 13, 2011
By: Megan McGinnis
State Capitol Bureau
Links: The bill (SB 113) and the roll call

Intro: 
In November, Missourians approved prop B. Now the Missouri House has passed a bill that would basically overhaul that proposition.
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Wrap: The bill would loosen up some of the provisions of prop B.  It would ease up restrictions on the dogs living conditions and also eliminate the limit on how many dogs a breeder can own.

St. Louis County Representative Margo McNeil says the bill is a blow to the democratic process.

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Description: My constituents fell that this is a mockery of the democratic process. A number of people have asked me why did I bother to vote.

Other representatives voiced concerns over the lifted regulation on water and exercise.

Bill sponsor Tom Loehner says many dog breeders treat their animals well and do not deserve to lose their jobs.

The bill passed by a vote of 85-71.  It will now move onto the Governor's office.

From the state Capitol, I'm Megan McGinnis.

Intro: 
The Missouri House has given final approval to a bill which would overhaul proposition B.
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Wrap: The bill eliminate limits on the number of dogs a breeder can own.  It would also relax standards for animal  living conditions.

Bill sponsor Representative Tom Loehner says the bill saves the jobs of good breeders. 

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Description: But don't go out and punish everyone that is in this industry, whether they are doing a good job or not. That is totally wrong.

Missourians passed prop B in November.  St. Louis County Representative Margo McNeil says the bill disregards the opinions of the voters. 

Several other representatives say they oppose the bill due to the new looser lving condition requirements.

The bill passed by a vote of 85-71, it will now move onto Governor Nixon.

From the state Capitol, I'm Megan McGinnis.