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Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama House Agriculture and Forestry Committee Mar 18th, 2026

Agriculture and Forestry

Transcript Highlights:
  • Um, it takes out, I believe, commercial dog breeders.
  • And also, which is on line 15's, uh, this part was on the breeder. This part was on the breeder.
  • >> I have 105. >> So, this exempts commercial breeders.
  • Commercial breeders. >> Well, you got commercial breeding.
Bills: SB361
Keywords: dogs, dog tethering, dog confinement, animal welfare, animal cruelty, animal neglect, outdoor shelter, kennel standards, leash laws, trolley system, animal control officer, law enforcement enforcement, service animals, working dogs, hunting dogs, herding dogs, USDA breeder, commercial breeder, pet care, veterinary care
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Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Agriculture and Forestry Committee Apr 9th, 2025

Agriculture and Forestry

Transcript Highlights:
  • Deer breeders will be the cure for the disease.
  • The solution lies with breeders who are breeding for resistance.
  • We tested one breeder and one captive server within 10 miles.
  • The breeders that we sampled in tested.
  • No testing except when the deer breeder provides the sample.
Bills: HB509
Keywords: HB509, game breeder, game breeder license, cervid, deer breeder, whitetail deer, elk, fallow deer, deer farm, captive deer, cervidae, wildlife disease, disease testing, antemortem testing, state veterinarian, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, property rights, private property, animal transfer, breeding stock
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Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama Senate State Governmental Affairs Committee Mar 11th, 2026

State Governmental Affairs

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US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

Hearings to examine the nominations of Stephen Vaden, of Tennessee, to be Deputy Secretary, and Tyler Clarkson, of Virginia, to be General Counsel, both of the Department of Agriculture. Apr 8th, 2025 at 09:00 am

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • The statement issued by USDA regarding the list said USDA is getting back to work and putting farmers
  • Clarkson, during your previous Senate USDA.
  • USDA has the authority to do that.
  • Senator, I believe that USDA should follow the law.
  • Would you commit to ensuring USDA and the U.S.
Keywords: USDA, nominations, Judge Vaden, Tyler Clarkson, agriculture policy, rural America, tariffs, farmer advocacy
Summary: The meeting focused on the nominations of Judge Stephen Alexander Vaden for Deputy Secretary of Agriculture and Mr. Tyler Clarkson for General Counsel at the USDA. Members expressed concerns regarding the challenges farmers and ranchers face, especially in navigating the impacts of recent tariffs imposed by the President. Significant attention was given to how these nominations could influence agriculture policy and support rural communities amidst economic uncertainty. The committee emphasized the necessity for strong leadership in the USDA to advocate for farmer needs and ensure the proper implementation of assistance programs.
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US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

Hearings to examine risk management, credit, and rural business views on the agricultural economy, focusing on views from the field. Mar 11th, 2025 at 01:30 pm

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • It is important that someone is there to answer the phone, FFSA, and also other USDA offices.
  • , but who are still not receiving their reimbursement. payments from the USDA.
  • Farmers rely on USDA, commercial banks, our farm credit system.
  • Do the current USDA loan programs meet the needs of younger farmers who rely on FSA?
  • And historically, USDA has not equitably administered these programs.
Keywords: farm bill, rural economy, crop insurance, access to credit, young farmers, USDA funding freeze, agricultural policy, risk management
Summary: The meeting of the agricultural committee focused on significant concerns regarding the current state of America's rural economy, highlighting the need for a strong five-year farm bill to address the challenges faced by farmers, particularly young and beginning farmers. Key testimony was given by multiple stakeholders including agricultural leaders and young farmers, emphasizing issues related to crop insurance, access to credit, and the adverse impact of recent USDA funding freezes. Various members discussed the necessity of risk management tools that farmers rely on to secure financing, which is crucial for sustaining agricultural operations and supporting rural communities. The importance of timely legislative action was underscored, as many farmers reported struggles in the current economic climate, raising urgency for reforms within the Farm Bill framework.
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HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

AGR Public Hearing - Wed Feb 4, 2026 @ 9:00 AM HST

Agriculture & Food Systems

Transcript Highlights:
  • breeders.
  • breeders.
  • breeders.
  • , we have what we call breeder, we have what we call preservationist<01:13:49.120> breeders.
  • biocurity to establish a breeder biocurity to establish a breeder register<01:25:53.679> registry
Bills: HB2425, HB2596, HB2573, HB2017, HB1931, HB1736, HB1594, HB1828
Keywords: agriculture, sugarcane, permitting process, land use, conservation district, diversified agriculture, economic impact, invasive species, plant sales, weed risk assessment, consumer protection, environmental impact, workforce development, biosecurity, training program, partnerships, tax credit, Hawaiian home lands, investment costs, nonrefundable
Summary: The committee heard opening remarks and then took testimony on several agriculture-related bills. HB 2425 would exempt agricultural enterprises on former commercial sugarcane lands in conservation use districts from certain permitting and site plan requirements. The Department of Agriculture supported the measure and stood on written comments. The Hawaii Farm Bureau supported the intent but said the bill appeared to cite the wrong statute and suggested amending the conservation district law instead. Other testimony was generally supportive, while some witnesses raised concerns about using the right statutory vehicle. Committee members questioned whether the bill should be redirected through a different chapter. The committee then heard HB 596, which would require retail sellers of plants to disclose invasiveness risk, direct the Invasive Species Council to create a labeling system and weed risk assessments, and establish fines. The Department of Land and Natural Resources strongly supported the bill, saying point-of-sale labels would help consumers make informed choices. Supporters from the Coordinating Group on Alien Pest Species said the state’s noxious weed and restricted plant lists are outdated or incomplete and that the bill would help prevent harmful species from being purchased and planted. Opponents, including the Hawaii Farm Bureau and Hawaii Food Policy Foundation, argued the measure was too broad, could stigmatize plants and producers, and might be better implemented through voluntary education or narrower definitions. Committee discussion focused on possible amendments, including using printable labels from a website and limiting the bill to larger commercial retailers. HB 2573 would create a five-year agriculture and biosecurity workforce development pilot program involving the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, Leeward Community College, and the Department of Human Resources Development. DHRD said it supported the intent but wanted clearer responsibilities; the University of Hawaiʻi, the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, the Hawaii Farm Bureau, the Hawaii Food Policy Foundation, and others supported the proposal. DAB said the program would help build needed biosecurity staffing and training, and that law-enforcement-related curriculum could be incorporated. Finally, the committee began hearing HB 207, which would expand the important agricultural land qualified agricultural tax credit to include certain Hawaiian homelands and additional agricultural costs such as orchards, fruit crops, and clearing former sugar and pineapple lands. The Department of Taxation and DAB stood on written comments, while the Department of Hawaiian Homelands strongly supported the bill, calling it a potential game-changer for developing agricultural lands and offsetting infrastructure costs; the department also asked that the credit be broadened beyond agriculture alone.
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MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Agriculture Committee Meeting - 2026-04-08

Agriculture Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • After losing 30% of our breeders since 2023, allowing importation under the oversight of the Board of
  • an instate breeder. an instate breeder.
  • working to maintain and for elk breeders working to maintain and improve<00:58:09.839> their<
  • <01:00:00.640> since After losing 30% of our breeders since After losing 30% of our breeders
  • your point um for the RFA once the USDA your point um for the RFA once the USDA declares<01:34:55.920
Bills: HF2103, HF4508
Keywords: energy, renewable energy, ammonia, hydrogen, certificate tracking, funding, environment, elk, cervidae, cervid importation, chronic wasting disease, CWD, animal health, livestock, wildlife disease, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, state veterinarian, zoo, Association of Zoos and Aquariums, AZA
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 3/5/25

Agriculture Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • and one who is a licensed by the uh USDA and one who is a licensed by the uh USDA licensed<01:02
  • Singling out USDA-licensed zoos that house animals owned by AZA facilities and work with the species
  • Singling out USDA-licensed zoos that house animals owned by AZA facilities and work with the species
  • become USDA property.
  • per the USDA so they become USDA per the USDA so they become USDA property<01:36:21.239> they're
Bills: HF47, HF434, HF1503, HF1702
Keywords: telecommunications, installation, certification, safety, underground utilities, HF434, cervidae, deer, elk, moose, chronic wasting disease, CWD, wildlife importation, animal health, biosecurity, zoo, Association of Zoos and Aquariums, AZA, USDA exhibitor, species survival plan
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KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Interim Joint Committee on Agriculture (6-8-23)

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US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

Hearings to examine S.222, to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to allow schools that participate in the school lunch program to serve whole milk. Apr 1st, 2025 at 09:00 am

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Division at the Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion within the Food and Nutrition Service at USDA
  • the development of dietary guidelines for Americans dating back to 2010, serving roles at both the USDA
  • I have served at USDA for over 15 years and have supported the development of the Dietary Guidelines
  • Studi, for your testimony and for your work at USDA.
  • The answer to that question is also yes, USDA notified grant applicants on March 24th.
Bills: SB222
Keywords: whole milk, school lunch, school meals, National School Lunch Program, Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act, Child Nutrition Act, USDA, nutrition standards, dairy, nonfat milk, low-fat milk, reduced-fat milk, lactose-free milk, nondairy beverages, plant-based milk, milk substitution, parental consent, legal guardian, food allergies, allergic reaction
Summary: This meeting of the committee focused primarily on the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, S222, which aims to permit schools to offer a fuller range of milk options, including whole, reduced, and low-fat varieties, that have garnered bipartisan support. Chairman Bozeman opened the session by highlighting concerns over children's nutrition and the obesity epidemic, emphasizing the significance of nutritious school meals in addressing these issues. Experts from various organizations were invited to discuss the implications of this bill as well as the current challenges facing school meal programs, including budget constraints and food supply issues. The meeting included passionate testimonies about the direct impacts of current dietary guidelines and federal funding reductions affecting schools' abilities to provide healthy meal options.
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Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate State Governmental Affairs Committee Apr 2nd, 2025

State Governmental Affairs

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HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

PBS Public Hearing - Fri Feb 13, 2026 @ 10:00 AM HST

Public Safety

Bills: HB2264, HB2336, HB2298, HB1518
Keywords: protective orders, military, law enforcement, judicial coordination, victim safety, community safety, federal military installations, disaster response, emergency services, state funding, transportation department, public safety, Hawaii, education, high school diploma, veterans, wartime practices, armed services, HB1518, Hawaii SNAP
Summary: The committee opened by announcing that it would hear testimony but would not take decisions on the day’s bills, with action deferred to a later decision-making agenda. The first measure, HB 2264, would require notification to military security forces when a protective order is issued involving a military-affiliated person. Support came from the U.S. Defense State Liaison Office, the Hawaii National Guard, and DBEDT’s Military Affairs office, all emphasizing better coordination and faster notice to help protect victims and support command oversight. Family Court Judge Jesse Hall supported the intent but asked for deferral, explaining that a prior fax-and-email notification system had broken down and that the military had not re-engaged with the court. The Hawaii State Coalition Against Domestic Violence supported the bill but recommended narrowing it so it applies only when the respondent is actually marked as military-connected and delaying the effective date to January 1, 2027 to allow implementation. In questions, members discussed the current breakdown in communication, the number of military-marked TROs statewide, and whether the bill would be necessary if the old system were restored; the military witness said she would try to reestablish contact with the court. The committee then took up HB 2336, which would authorize the Department of Transportation to enter into agreements with the U.S. Department of Defense for services at federal military installations and charge an administrative fee. DOT and the Military Affairs office supported the measure, describing it as a way to speed projects, combine state and federal resources, and strengthen infrastructure that also supports disaster response and the economy. Members questioned why the bill was needed if similar arrangements had existed before, and whether Title 23 federal highway funds could be used; DOT responded that the bill would help expedite projects and supplement, not supplant, federal funding, while each project would still require review of the appropriate funding source. The committee also heard HB 2298, which would allow the Department of Education to award high school diplomas to qualified people whose schooling was interrupted by military service or wartime practices during World War II, the Korean War, or the Vietnam War. The U.S. Defense State Liaison Office, the Hawaii Office of Veterans Affairs, and DOE supported the bill, and DOE said implementation would have only a minimal printing cost. Finally, the committee heard HB 1518, which would require DHS, upon obtaining a federal waiver, to create a pre-release SNAP application process for inmates nearing release by January 1, 2028. DHS said it was already working on a pilot and stood on its testimony; the County of Hawaii, the Correctional System Oversight Commission, the ACLU of Hawaii, and the Hawaii Public Health Institute supported the measure, arguing it would improve reentry outcomes and would not cost the state additional money. No votes or final committee actions were taken on any of the bills during this meeting.
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Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House State Government Committee Feb 19th, 2025

State Government

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Texas 89th Regular

Senate Committee on Business and Commerce (Part I) May 1st, 2025

Business & Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • These are not good breeders.
  • The USDA recently issued a report in 2025 where they said that 80% of the dog breeders that they had
  • If the supporters of this legislation are truly seeking to shut down bad breeders, breeders, then the
  • My customers want quality pets. from TDLR or USDA licensed and annually inspected breeders.
  • Additionally, looking at using USDA-permitted breeders.
Bills: HB12, HB149, SB229, SB1361, SB1749, SB1897, SB2113, SB2566, SB2677, SB1652, SB2327, SB2344, SB2696, HB12, HB149
Keywords: artificial intelligence, regulation, biometric data, ethical AI, consumer protection, AI governance, automobile sales, finance, retail seller, motor vehicle purchase, motor vehicle sales, pricing restrictions, third-party financing, education, funding, student assessment, accountability, standards, motor vehicle, financing
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TX

Texas 89th Regular

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Apr 9th, 2025

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • Every breed registry under the American Kennel Club has a breeder code of ethics prohibiting breeders
  • The only breeders willing to sell to pet stores are those unscrupulous breeders who reject their own
  • The breeder failed.
  • We buy them from USDA licensed breeders that have had no indirect or no direct violations for the previous
  • You've heard today about some of the pet stores that use USDA licensed breeders, and they kind of hold
Bills: HB74, HB175, HB460, HB576, HB2271, HB2294, HB2874, HB3016, HB3133, HB3191, HB3458, HB3929, HB4063, HB4115, HB4394, HB74, HB175
Keywords: Puerto Verde, Port Authority, eminent domain, bonds, tax assessments, economic development, infrastructure, transportation, public welfare, child care, certifications, Texas Rising Star Program, grant program, disability inclusion, family income, affordability, economic impact, state study, cost analysis, government support
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Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm

Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • Puppy-selling pet stores source from large-scale commercial breeders licensed by the USDA.
  • and that the USDA rarely took enforcement action.
  • These are not the breeders, the small breeders in Massachusetts; they don’t sell to pet shops.
  • These very same breeders do have licenses from the USDA and have documented violations.
  • These very same breeders do have licenses from the USDA and have documented violations.
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The committee hearing covered a wide range of animal, wildlife, hunting, and environmental bills. Early testimony focused on deer management, with Rep. Markey urging creation of a deer commission to address crop damage, vehicle collisions, and Lyme disease, and Sen. Durant supporting bills to allow Sunday bow hunting, expand crossbow use, and reduce the 500-foot dwelling restriction for archery hunting. Supporters framed these measures as practical wildlife-management tools, while questions centered on how they would differ from existing Fish and Wildlife authority and whether they would allow hunting closer to residences. Later, Rep. Sena also spoke in support of a bill to increase protected wildlife management areas and another to require non-lead ammunition, arguing both would benefit biodiversity and reduce environmental harm. A substantial portion of the hearing addressed animal welfare and commerce. Multiple witnesses supported bills to ban or phase out the retail sale of dogs, cats, rabbits, and guinea pigs in pet shops, arguing that pet stores rely on puppy mills and obscure the source of animals, while opponents said the bills would hurt responsible breeders, small businesses, and consumer choice. The committee also heard strong testimony for bills to ban the sale of cats and dogs in pet shops, with supporters citing sick animals, consumer deception, and the need to cut off the puppy mill supply chain. In a separate animal-testing segment, witnesses backed bills requiring non-animal testing methods for cosmetics and household products, saying alternatives are more accurate and humane; biomedical research representatives opposed those bills and a related research-animal measure, warning of unintended restrictions on research institutions and arguing animal models remain necessary for many studies. The committee also heard testimony on horseshoe crab conservation, with supporters of H. 898 urging an end to taking horseshoe crabs for bait because of population declines, shorebird impacts, and the species’ importance to biomedical science. On wildlife trafficking, witnesses backed bills to ban intrastate sales of ivory and rhino horn, saying Massachusetts should close loopholes that aid poaching and align with federal law and other states; one antique dealer testified in support, saying he avoids such items and still sees them in the marketplace. Additional testimony supported bans on fur products from factory farms and on force-feeding birds for foie gras, with advocates emphasizing cruelty, public health, and environmental concerns. The hearing was lengthy and heavily attended, with the chairs repeatedly limiting testimony to three minutes and inviting written submissions; no committee votes or final actions were taken during the transcript excerpt.
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KY

Kentucky 2025 Regular Session

Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture (2-25-25)

Transcript Highlights:
  • I want to address solidifying how we define a qualified breeder and how all that's identified.
  • and how all that's qualified breeder and how all that's identified<00:04:41.440> I<00:04:41.560
  • <00:08:24.840> tours facilitating tours of our breeders tours facilitating tours of our breeders
  • But it sounds like perhaps it's tightening those too tight, and the USDA standards, I'm not sure, are
  • This bill actually increases standards higher than USDA.
Keywords: Intro: 00:00 Attendance Roll Call: 00:31 Discussion of SB 122: 02:30 Roll Call Vote on SB 122: 26:47, 958, all
Summary: The Senate Agriculture Committee took up Senate Bill 122, a measure dealing with pet stores, breeders, and the scope of local regulation. The chair explained the bill was intended to balance private business rights with local control, and said he wanted to clarify definitions such as qualified breeder, local authority, and where fees and fines would go. He also said he would work on a floor amendment and noted concerns about whether the bill would allow localities to outright ban pet stores or instead only regulate them. The committee first adopted a committee substitute by motion and voice vote. Supporters of the bill, including representatives from Petland and an attorney who had worked on animal-related regulation in Ohio, argued that the bill would create statewide standards, protect responsible pet retailers from what they described as politically motivated local bans, and preserve consumer choice. They said local governments would still be able to inspect, require documentation, and enforce licensing, but not shut businesses down without due process. A senator from Campbell County asked whether the bill would interfere with strong local ordinances; supporters responded that the bill would set standards higher than USDA rules and still allow local regulation, while opposing local bans. Opposition came from the Kentucky League of Cities and representatives of Kentucky animal care and control agencies. KLC said local decisions should remain at the local level and noted that several cities and one county already had ordinances that could be affected; it also said the bill was opposed by its board and might overlap with pending litigation. Animal control representatives said the bill did not clearly define breeder verification or enforcement responsibility, could restrict local authority, and did not address animal care conditions or consumer transparency. After questions and debate, the committee voted on the bill; the roll call ended in a 5-5 tie, and Senate Bill 122 failed to pass out of committee.
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Minnesota House agriculture panel lays over bill exempting elk from state's Cervidae importation ban Apr 8th, 2026

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm Brenda Hartkopf, representing the Minnesota Elk Breeders Association.
  • except for an in-state breeder. except for an in-state breeder.
  • <00:04:01.640> since After losing 30% of our breeders since After losing 30% of our breeders
  • <00:10:52.400> So, it's not been approved uh by USDA.
  • So, it's not been approved uh by USDA.
Keywords: 919, house, all
Summary: Representative Heintzeman presented House File 4508, which would allow the importation of elk from other states into Minnesota to help address challenges facing the state’s elk breeding industry and improve herd genetics. The Minnesota Elk Breeders Association supported the bill, arguing that recent CWD-related import restrictions have effectively cut off access to outside breeding stock, hurt breeder numbers, and limited options for maintaining healthy, profitable herds. The group said elk are relatively resistant to CWD and that importation could be allowed under Board of Animal Health oversight. The Minnesota DNR opposed the bill, saying there is no validated live test for CWD that can ensure incoming animals are disease-free and pointing to recent cases in other states where imported elk later tested positive. The DNR also said federal herd certification programs have not prevented spread of the disease and warned that responding to a new captive cervid detection can cost more than $500,000. Members then discussed broader issues around CWD testing, including frustration that a live test developed at the University of Minnesota has not been federally validated and whether Minnesota should pursue state or third-party validation. Representative Heintzeman said the bill was intended to start a broader conversation and noted that the current proposal does not address the testing issue directly. After testimony and discussion, no vote was taken and House File 4508 was laid over.
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MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection - 03/03/26

Commerce and Consumer Protection

Transcript Highlights:
  • Some of these breeders are USDA licensed, but that does not mean humane or even adequately regulated.
  • Some of these breeders are USDA licensed, but that does not mean humane or even adequately regulated.
  • The bill would also require me to only source animals from state-licensed or USDA-licensed breeders.
  • buying from were wonderful breeders. buying from were wonderful breeders.
  • the to the breeders. breeders do they the to the breeders. breeders do they the reason<00:52:08.480
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
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MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

Committee on Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband and Rural Development - 03/21/25

Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • We were awarded a USDA LFPA land.
  • and statelicicensed commercial breeders and statelicicensed commercial breeders are<01:41:59.199
  • plan to purchase pets from a breeder. plan to purchase pets from a breeder.
  • standards for breeders and shelters. standards for breeders and shelters.
  • Those who buy from licensed breeders Those who buy from licensed breeders will<01:51:21.040>
Keywords: 1187, senate, all