We got an email today that I want to share with all of our pet loving friends. This information about AB 610.
The California Pet Lover's License Plate (www.PetLoversPlate.com) will provide large scale funding for spay & neuter programs.
Current law states that in order to get a DMV specialty license plate into production a non-profit must have:
- 7,500 pre-orders and
- A sponsoring state agency (the Veterinary Medical Board).
Once the California Pet Lover's License Plate program is in place, the money raised will fund urgently needed low and no-cost spay and neuter surgeries in cities and counties throughout California. It is a sustainable funding mechanism for local governments at no cost to the government and taxpayers. And, it will save the government money as less unwanted animals will be born awaiting euthanasia in our shelters.
AB 610 just cleared the Senate with a vote of 38-0 and the Assembly 71-0. It is now on its way to the Governor where he will have 12 days to sign or veto the bill.
The unanimous vote that AB 610 received in both the California Assembly and Senate does not in any way indicate that the bill is going to be signed by Governor Brown. In fact, Governor Brown has historically vetoed many bills, including animal friendly bills.
If you feel that this issue is important to you, please consider voicing your support of the Pet Lover's License Plate time extension through AB 610 to Governor Brown.
Governor Jerry Brown
c/o State Capitol, Suite 1173
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 445-2841
Fax: (916) 558-3160
Or email your support through Governor Brown’s Website at:
http://govnews.ca.gov/
