The document discusses advocacy efforts by the New York State Humane Association to promote animal welfare legislation. It provides an overview of NYSHA's mission and advocacy activities at the state level. It describes New York's bicameral legislature and the legislative process. It emphasizes the importance of lobbying state lawmakers by meeting with them, providing testimony and fact sheets to support desired bills while opposing measures that are cruel to animals. It encourages forming a coalition to strengthen advocacy efforts and provides examples of specific bills that will be pushed or opposed in an upcoming Humane Lobby Day event to state lawmakers.
The document discusses advocacy efforts by the New York State Humane Association to promote better laws and conditions for animals. It provides an overview of NYSHA's mission and activities, the structure of the New York state government and legislative process, strategies for effective lobbying, and specific bills that NYSHA is advocating for including consolidated animal crimes legislation, bans on tail docking of cattle and declawing of cats, and increased funding for horse retirement and law enforcement training regarding animal cruelty.
The document discusses key concepts about government and democracy from Chapter 1. It defines government as the institution through which a society makes and enforces public policy. A state is defined as having four characteristics: population, territory, sovereignty, and government. Democracies are classified as systems where supreme authority rests with the people. Foundations of democracy include recognition of individual worth, equality, majority rule with minority rights, compromise, and individual freedom.
The document provides an overview of the Canadian government system. It explains that Canada has a federal parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy with three levels of government: federal, provincial/territorial, and municipal/local. Each level has its own elected and appointed officials and responsibilities. The legislative, executive, and judicial branches are also described at both the federal and provincial levels.
The Canadian government has three branches: the legislative, executive, and judicial branches. The legislative branch makes laws and is divided into the House of Commons and Senate. The executive branch carries out laws and is led by the Prime Minister and cabinet. Canada is a constitutional monarchy with the British monarch as head of state, represented in Canada by the Governor General. The Governor General plays a ceremonial role in giving royal assent to pass bills into law.
This document discusses various constitutions including Canada's Constitution Act of 1982 and Charter of Rights and Freedoms. It explains that the Constitution Act marked the first inclusion of a charter of rights in Canada, giving courts a greater role in reviewing legislation. The Charter protects fundamental rights and freedoms and balances legislative and judicial powers. The document also summarizes other important constitutions like the Magna Carta and British North America Act of 1867 that helped establish Canada's system of government. Students will analyze sections of the fictional "Civic Mirror Constitution" in groups.
The document defines key concepts related to government and civics. It discusses that government is the institution that makes and enforces public policy, and is comprised of people who exercise its powers. There are three basic powers of government: legislative, executive, and judicial. Several theories on the origins of the state are presented, including the force, evolutionary, divine right, and social contract theories. Democracy and dictatorship are contrasted, with democracy defined as rule by the people and dictatorship defined as rule by one person or small group. The purpose of the US government is also summarized from the Constitution.
The document discusses a law prohibiting vehicles in a town's central park to maintain peace and minimize noise pollution. It considers whether the law is violated in various situations, like a teenager on a skateboard or father with a stroller. Factors to consider with such laws are discussed, like enforceability, fairness, and clarity.
The document discusses advocacy efforts by the New York State Humane Association to promote better laws and conditions for animals. It provides an overview of NYSHA's mission and activities, the structure of the New York state government and legislative process, strategies for effective lobbying, and specific bills that NYSHA is advocating for including consolidated animal crimes legislation, bans on tail docking of cattle and declawing of cats, and increased funding for horse retirement and law enforcement training regarding animal cruelty.
The document discusses key concepts about government and democracy from Chapter 1. It defines government as the institution through which a society makes and enforces public policy. A state is defined as having four characteristics: population, territory, sovereignty, and government. Democracies are classified as systems where supreme authority rests with the people. Foundations of democracy include recognition of individual worth, equality, majority rule with minority rights, compromise, and individual freedom.
The document provides an overview of the Canadian government system. It explains that Canada has a federal parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy with three levels of government: federal, provincial/territorial, and municipal/local. Each level has its own elected and appointed officials and responsibilities. The legislative, executive, and judicial branches are also described at both the federal and provincial levels.
The Canadian government has three branches: the legislative, executive, and judicial branches. The legislative branch makes laws and is divided into the House of Commons and Senate. The executive branch carries out laws and is led by the Prime Minister and cabinet. Canada is a constitutional monarchy with the British monarch as head of state, represented in Canada by the Governor General. The Governor General plays a ceremonial role in giving royal assent to pass bills into law.
This document discusses various constitutions including Canada's Constitution Act of 1982 and Charter of Rights and Freedoms. It explains that the Constitution Act marked the first inclusion of a charter of rights in Canada, giving courts a greater role in reviewing legislation. The Charter protects fundamental rights and freedoms and balances legislative and judicial powers. The document also summarizes other important constitutions like the Magna Carta and British North America Act of 1867 that helped establish Canada's system of government. Students will analyze sections of the fictional "Civic Mirror Constitution" in groups.
The document defines key concepts related to government and civics. It discusses that government is the institution that makes and enforces public policy, and is comprised of people who exercise its powers. There are three basic powers of government: legislative, executive, and judicial. Several theories on the origins of the state are presented, including the force, evolutionary, divine right, and social contract theories. Democracy and dictatorship are contrasted, with democracy defined as rule by the people and dictatorship defined as rule by one person or small group. The purpose of the US government is also summarized from the Constitution.
The document discusses a law prohibiting vehicles in a town's central park to maintain peace and minimize noise pollution. It considers whether the law is violated in various situations, like a teenager on a skateboard or father with a stroller. Factors to consider with such laws are discussed, like enforceability, fairness, and clarity.
Federalism is a system of government where power is divided between a central national government and several regional or state governments, each with their own set of powers. The US Constitution divides powers between the national and state governments in a dual system. Powers are either delegated to the national government, reserved for the states, or shared concurrently between both levels of government. The 10th Amendment reserves powers not given to the national government or denied to the states to the states or the people.
The document provides an overview of the branches of government in the United States. It discusses the structure of Congress, including that it is bicameral with the House of Representatives and Senate. It describes the composition of each chamber and qualifications for members. It also covers congressional organization, committees, legislative process, and interactions between Congress and the President.
This document discusses the three main systems of government: unitary, confederal, and federal. It provides examples of each system and describes their basic structures. The unitary system has authority centralized in the national government, while the confederal system gives sovereign powers to independent states. The federal system divides authority between a central/federal government and state/regional governments through a written constitution. The US has a federal system with powers shared between the federal and 50 state governments.
The document provides an overview of key concepts related to the Australian legal system and government. It defines important legal terms, explains the hierarchy of courts and distinction between different types of laws. It also discusses why laws are needed in society and how the legal system aims to be just, enforceable and acceptable to communities. The legal system is connected to the federal, state and local governments who are responsible for making and reforming laws in Australia's democratic system.
The document discusses different types of legislative branches and representation systems. It describes unicameral and bicameral legislatures, and explains that bicameral systems are more common in federal countries to represent regional interests. The functions of legislative chambers and factors that influence their relative powers are also examined. Different electoral systems like single-member districts and proportional representation are compared.
The document discusses the three branches of government - legislative, executive, and judicial. The legislative branch creates and changes laws, and includes parliaments and senators. The executive branch enforces laws and includes monarchs, prime ministers, and civil servants. The judicial branch interprets laws and assigns penalties, and includes courts and judges. In democracies, power is separated among these three branches, while autocratic states concentrate power in one person or group. Canada's system has a parliamentary structure with the Queen and Governor General playing roles in all three branches.
This document discusses laws, norms, and rules. It provides examples of rules from Lord of the Flies and discusses what norm Ralph broke by undressing on the beach. It defines what law is, explaining that rules create rights and responsibilities and need to be generally accepted and enforced. Questions are provided about following rules at school. The document discusses why laws are needed in society to regulate interactions and keep order. It notes that without road laws, driving would be dangerous. Overall, the document explores the purpose of rules, norms, laws and why they are important for orderly functioning of society.
Law is a system of rules that regulate a society and are enforced through penalties. Sources of law include constitutions and religious texts. The US legal system protects citizens and helps resolve disputes. Key events in legal history include the Code of Hammurabi, Magna Carta, and Justinian's codification of Roman law into 50 books. Civil law governs private relations while criminal law punishes crimes. There are many career paths in law including attorneys, judges, law enforcement, and legal compliance roles.
Canada has a federal parliamentary democracy with a constitutional monarchy form of government. Power is divided between the central federal government and the regional provincial governments. Citizens elect representatives to the House of Commons and the party with the most seats selects the Prime Minister as the head of government. The Queen remains the official head of state, while the Governor General represents her as the federal head of state. Citizens can vote at age 18 and have many personal freedoms similar to those in the United States.
The document discusses different sources of laws including constitutions, legislatures, voters, administrative agencies, and courts. It focuses on legislatures, describing how the US federal legislature is made up of the Senate and House of Representatives. It notes state legislatures are similar to the federal legislature. Federal laws can sometimes conflict with state laws, and the document provides the example of civil rights laws overriding some state laws in the 1960s. Local lawmaking bodies like city councils and county commissions can also pass ordinances and regulations. The process of how a bill becomes a law through legislatures is outlined. Government agencies and court precedents are also mentioned as sources of laws.
My Government: The Three Branches of Governmentkminton111
My Government: The Three Branches of Government, a sequential stills project by a student at West Manor Elementary School, won the 2014 Annual GALILEO Staff Award for Best Use of GALILEO Resources Student Prize in a Georgia Student Media Festival.
The document discusses California's system of direct democracy through initiatives, referendums, and recalls. It provides background on their origins in the early 20th century as a way for citizens to have more direct control over laws and policies. There are arguments that they empower ordinary citizens but also that they are tools that mostly benefit wealthy individuals and organizations. While initiatives allow for progressive laws, some that passed received major funding from conservative groups and targeted immigrant and minority rights. Critics argue citizens may lack expertise to make complex decisions and be swayed by emotions over long-term impacts. Many initiatives are challenged in courts with around half being invalidated.
The document provides an overview of Canada's system of government, including its democratic foundations, the structure and roles of the legislative, executive and judicial branches of government at both the federal and provincial/territorial levels, as well as the country's constitution. Key ideologies like liberalism, conservatism, socialism and communism that have influenced the system are also examined.
Obligations and responsibilities presentation 2.2Manjeet Chauhan
This document discusses the obligations and responsibilities of citizens. It defines obligations as legal requirements that citizens must fulfill, such as obeying laws, paying taxes, registering for selective service, and serving on juries if summoned. Responsibilities are expectations of citizens, including voting, attending civic meetings, petitioning the government, and running for office. Fulfilling these obligations and responsibilities supports the common good of the community. The document provides examples to help distinguish between obligations and responsibilities and tests the reader's understanding through scenarios. It emphasizes that civic participation, both mandatory and voluntary, is important for society, government, and the political process.
The main criticisms of the Senate include:
a) Senators are appointed rather than elected, so there is no democratic accountability.
b) Patronage appointments - Senators are often appointed as rewards for past support rather than based on merit, undermining the Senate's independence.
c) Unequal regional representation - Smaller provinces are over-represented in the Senate compared to larger provinces.
d) Redundancy - With an elected House of Commons, many argue the Senate is unnecessary and duplicates the work of the lower house.
So in summary, patronage refers to the practice of appointing Senators as political rewards rather than based on merit, undermining the independence and legitimacy of the chamber. This is one of
The document discusses several topics related to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms:
- The Charter sometimes contains contradictions between rights like freedom of expression and the right to life.
- The Charter has a limiting clause that allows rights to be restricted if considered justified in a democratic society, giving judges significant power.
- The Notwithstanding Clause allows provinces to override certain Charter rights for up to 5 years.
- The Charter can be amended through an approval process requiring support from 7 provinces with 50% of the population.
Canada has a constitutional monarchy form of government with a monarch as head of state. Parliament, made up of the monarch, Senate, and House of Commons, makes laws. The prime minister is head of the government and answers to Parliament. Canada is a federation with powers divided between the central government in Ottawa and provincial governments that control local affairs.
How to citizens participate in governmentmarypardee
The document provides information about different forms of government - autocracy, oligarchy, and democracy - and how they determine levels of citizen participation. It includes a graphic organizer for students to fill out comparing the three systems based on who holds power (one person, a small group, or all citizens), examples of each type of government, and how much participation citizens have. The document instructs students to use the graphic organizer from the previous day and work on the second side.
The document summarizes the three branches of the US government - the legislative, executive, and judicial branches. The legislative branch is made up of Congress which declares war, impeaches officials, and makes laws. The executive branch is led by the President who enforces laws and implements foreign policy. The judicial branch is headed by the Supreme Court and interprets laws and settles legal cases.
The document discusses the four main purposes of government which are to maintain social order through laws and courts, provide essential public services like education and healthcare, make decisions to safeguard the national economy, and provide national security through the military. It also outlines the six main goals of the US government as stated in the Preamble to the Constitution, which are to form a more perfect union, establish justice, ensure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure blessings of liberty. The document examines different theories on the origins of the state and how people come to power.
This document discusses a lawsuit brought by animal welfare groups against Ringling Bros. circus regarding its treatment of endangered Asian elephants. The groups alleged that Ringling's use of bullhooks and chaining of elephants constituted an unlawful "taking" under the Endangered Species Act. A district court initially dismissed the case, finding the plaintiffs lacked standing. An appeals court reversed, but on remand the district court again found no standing. The appeals court upheld this ruling, finding the individual plaintiff lacked credibility in claiming emotional attachment to the elephants and that the animal advocacy group failed to demonstrate their public education activities were concretely impacted by Ringling's practices.
Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey CircusHVCClibrary
The earliest circuses date back to ancient Rome in 7 BC and have featured a variety of animals throughout history, including elephants, horses, and tigers. In the 1800s, P.T. Barnum helped popularize the traveling circus and coined the phrase "The Greatest Show on Earth." His circus merged with other circuses and was later sold to the Ringling Brothers in 1907. While circuses argue they treat animals well, animal rights groups claim circus life causes undue stress and that acts are trained using punishment. There is ongoing debate around the ethical treatment of animals in circuses.
Federalism is a system of government where power is divided between a central national government and several regional or state governments, each with their own set of powers. The US Constitution divides powers between the national and state governments in a dual system. Powers are either delegated to the national government, reserved for the states, or shared concurrently between both levels of government. The 10th Amendment reserves powers not given to the national government or denied to the states to the states or the people.
The document provides an overview of the branches of government in the United States. It discusses the structure of Congress, including that it is bicameral with the House of Representatives and Senate. It describes the composition of each chamber and qualifications for members. It also covers congressional organization, committees, legislative process, and interactions between Congress and the President.
This document discusses the three main systems of government: unitary, confederal, and federal. It provides examples of each system and describes their basic structures. The unitary system has authority centralized in the national government, while the confederal system gives sovereign powers to independent states. The federal system divides authority between a central/federal government and state/regional governments through a written constitution. The US has a federal system with powers shared between the federal and 50 state governments.
The document provides an overview of key concepts related to the Australian legal system and government. It defines important legal terms, explains the hierarchy of courts and distinction between different types of laws. It also discusses why laws are needed in society and how the legal system aims to be just, enforceable and acceptable to communities. The legal system is connected to the federal, state and local governments who are responsible for making and reforming laws in Australia's democratic system.
The document discusses different types of legislative branches and representation systems. It describes unicameral and bicameral legislatures, and explains that bicameral systems are more common in federal countries to represent regional interests. The functions of legislative chambers and factors that influence their relative powers are also examined. Different electoral systems like single-member districts and proportional representation are compared.
The document discusses the three branches of government - legislative, executive, and judicial. The legislative branch creates and changes laws, and includes parliaments and senators. The executive branch enforces laws and includes monarchs, prime ministers, and civil servants. The judicial branch interprets laws and assigns penalties, and includes courts and judges. In democracies, power is separated among these three branches, while autocratic states concentrate power in one person or group. Canada's system has a parliamentary structure with the Queen and Governor General playing roles in all three branches.
This document discusses laws, norms, and rules. It provides examples of rules from Lord of the Flies and discusses what norm Ralph broke by undressing on the beach. It defines what law is, explaining that rules create rights and responsibilities and need to be generally accepted and enforced. Questions are provided about following rules at school. The document discusses why laws are needed in society to regulate interactions and keep order. It notes that without road laws, driving would be dangerous. Overall, the document explores the purpose of rules, norms, laws and why they are important for orderly functioning of society.
Law is a system of rules that regulate a society and are enforced through penalties. Sources of law include constitutions and religious texts. The US legal system protects citizens and helps resolve disputes. Key events in legal history include the Code of Hammurabi, Magna Carta, and Justinian's codification of Roman law into 50 books. Civil law governs private relations while criminal law punishes crimes. There are many career paths in law including attorneys, judges, law enforcement, and legal compliance roles.
Canada has a federal parliamentary democracy with a constitutional monarchy form of government. Power is divided between the central federal government and the regional provincial governments. Citizens elect representatives to the House of Commons and the party with the most seats selects the Prime Minister as the head of government. The Queen remains the official head of state, while the Governor General represents her as the federal head of state. Citizens can vote at age 18 and have many personal freedoms similar to those in the United States.
The document discusses different sources of laws including constitutions, legislatures, voters, administrative agencies, and courts. It focuses on legislatures, describing how the US federal legislature is made up of the Senate and House of Representatives. It notes state legislatures are similar to the federal legislature. Federal laws can sometimes conflict with state laws, and the document provides the example of civil rights laws overriding some state laws in the 1960s. Local lawmaking bodies like city councils and county commissions can also pass ordinances and regulations. The process of how a bill becomes a law through legislatures is outlined. Government agencies and court precedents are also mentioned as sources of laws.
My Government: The Three Branches of Governmentkminton111
My Government: The Three Branches of Government, a sequential stills project by a student at West Manor Elementary School, won the 2014 Annual GALILEO Staff Award for Best Use of GALILEO Resources Student Prize in a Georgia Student Media Festival.
The document discusses California's system of direct democracy through initiatives, referendums, and recalls. It provides background on their origins in the early 20th century as a way for citizens to have more direct control over laws and policies. There are arguments that they empower ordinary citizens but also that they are tools that mostly benefit wealthy individuals and organizations. While initiatives allow for progressive laws, some that passed received major funding from conservative groups and targeted immigrant and minority rights. Critics argue citizens may lack expertise to make complex decisions and be swayed by emotions over long-term impacts. Many initiatives are challenged in courts with around half being invalidated.
The document provides an overview of Canada's system of government, including its democratic foundations, the structure and roles of the legislative, executive and judicial branches of government at both the federal and provincial/territorial levels, as well as the country's constitution. Key ideologies like liberalism, conservatism, socialism and communism that have influenced the system are also examined.
Obligations and responsibilities presentation 2.2Manjeet Chauhan
This document discusses the obligations and responsibilities of citizens. It defines obligations as legal requirements that citizens must fulfill, such as obeying laws, paying taxes, registering for selective service, and serving on juries if summoned. Responsibilities are expectations of citizens, including voting, attending civic meetings, petitioning the government, and running for office. Fulfilling these obligations and responsibilities supports the common good of the community. The document provides examples to help distinguish between obligations and responsibilities and tests the reader's understanding through scenarios. It emphasizes that civic participation, both mandatory and voluntary, is important for society, government, and the political process.
The main criticisms of the Senate include:
a) Senators are appointed rather than elected, so there is no democratic accountability.
b) Patronage appointments - Senators are often appointed as rewards for past support rather than based on merit, undermining the Senate's independence.
c) Unequal regional representation - Smaller provinces are over-represented in the Senate compared to larger provinces.
d) Redundancy - With an elected House of Commons, many argue the Senate is unnecessary and duplicates the work of the lower house.
So in summary, patronage refers to the practice of appointing Senators as political rewards rather than based on merit, undermining the independence and legitimacy of the chamber. This is one of
The document discusses several topics related to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms:
- The Charter sometimes contains contradictions between rights like freedom of expression and the right to life.
- The Charter has a limiting clause that allows rights to be restricted if considered justified in a democratic society, giving judges significant power.
- The Notwithstanding Clause allows provinces to override certain Charter rights for up to 5 years.
- The Charter can be amended through an approval process requiring support from 7 provinces with 50% of the population.
Canada has a constitutional monarchy form of government with a monarch as head of state. Parliament, made up of the monarch, Senate, and House of Commons, makes laws. The prime minister is head of the government and answers to Parliament. Canada is a federation with powers divided between the central government in Ottawa and provincial governments that control local affairs.
How to citizens participate in governmentmarypardee
The document provides information about different forms of government - autocracy, oligarchy, and democracy - and how they determine levels of citizen participation. It includes a graphic organizer for students to fill out comparing the three systems based on who holds power (one person, a small group, or all citizens), examples of each type of government, and how much participation citizens have. The document instructs students to use the graphic organizer from the previous day and work on the second side.
The document summarizes the three branches of the US government - the legislative, executive, and judicial branches. The legislative branch is made up of Congress which declares war, impeaches officials, and makes laws. The executive branch is led by the President who enforces laws and implements foreign policy. The judicial branch is headed by the Supreme Court and interprets laws and settles legal cases.
The document discusses the four main purposes of government which are to maintain social order through laws and courts, provide essential public services like education and healthcare, make decisions to safeguard the national economy, and provide national security through the military. It also outlines the six main goals of the US government as stated in the Preamble to the Constitution, which are to form a more perfect union, establish justice, ensure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure blessings of liberty. The document examines different theories on the origins of the state and how people come to power.
This document discusses a lawsuit brought by animal welfare groups against Ringling Bros. circus regarding its treatment of endangered Asian elephants. The groups alleged that Ringling's use of bullhooks and chaining of elephants constituted an unlawful "taking" under the Endangered Species Act. A district court initially dismissed the case, finding the plaintiffs lacked standing. An appeals court reversed, but on remand the district court again found no standing. The appeals court upheld this ruling, finding the individual plaintiff lacked credibility in claiming emotional attachment to the elephants and that the animal advocacy group failed to demonstrate their public education activities were concretely impacted by Ringling's practices.
Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey CircusHVCClibrary
The earliest circuses date back to ancient Rome in 7 BC and have featured a variety of animals throughout history, including elephants, horses, and tigers. In the 1800s, P.T. Barnum helped popularize the traveling circus and coined the phrase "The Greatest Show on Earth." His circus merged with other circuses and was later sold to the Ringling Brothers in 1907. While circuses argue they treat animals well, animal rights groups claim circus life causes undue stress and that acts are trained using punishment. There is ongoing debate around the ethical treatment of animals in circuses.
Animal sports in the US include horse racing, greyhound racing, sled dog racing, and rodeos. While some view these as legitimate sports and claim the animals are well cared for, others see issues with lack of choice, mistreatment, overbreeding, and abuse of the animals involved. Problems range from injuries and deaths during events to neglect, lack of veterinary care, and inhumane treatment such as live baiting of rabbits for greyhound training. After their usefulness ends, many animals face neglect, slaughter, or other poor outcomes. The industries are also controversial due to concerns about motivating factors like gambling and money.
The Ravena Cat Control Law establishes regulations for owning cats in Ravena. It requires that cats be kept on their owner's property when possible, with no more than two cats allowed outside at once. Cats may only be fed outdoors when the owner is present. Cats that go outside must be spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and identified. Unidentified or stray cats can be apprehended and kept for seven days before being adopted or sent to a shelter. Fines are issued for violations, starting at $125 and increasing with additional offenses.
Cat Licensing: One Animal Control Officer's ThoughtsHVCClibrary
This document discusses an animal control officer's views on cat licensing and control. It notes that current laws only allow ACOs to handle cats in limited situations and that municipalities often refuse to pay vet bills for unidentified sick or injured cats. It then lists some complaints about issues caused by uncontrolled outdoor cats, such as noise, fighting, waste in gardens, risks to wildlife, shorter lifespans compared to indoor cats, and the inhumane conditions of feral cat colonies. The author argues that cats should be licensed, identified with microchips, spayed/neutered, and kept safely indoors to address these problems.
1. The Village of Savona passed a local law to license and regulate cats within the village.
2. Under the law, all cat owners must obtain a $5 license for their cat by February 15, 1997 and ensure the license is attached to the cat's collar.
3. The law prohibits cats from being vicious or defecating in a way that annoys others, and from damaging property or causing a nuisance on another's property. It also allows for the apprehension of unlicensed cats.
This Rhode Island law establishes a cat identification program to help reduce the feral/stray cat population. It requires that cats over 3 months of age display some form of identification like a collar with owner info. It also reduces the retention period for impounded cats without identification from 5 days to 2 days. The goal is to help return lost cats to owners and reduce cat overpopulation.
This document provides an overview of advocating for animal welfare legislation in New York State. It discusses the state government structure and key legislative committees. It outlines the legislative process that a bill must go through to become law. It also discusses identifying goals, forming coalitions, knowing representatives, lobbying state lawmakers, and participating in advocacy day at the state capitol. The overall message is that lobbying and grassroots advocacy are needed to pass laws that protect animals, as animals cannot advocate for themselves.
This document summarizes a presentation given by Amy Harrell, president of Connecticut Votes for Animals (CVA), about how to get involved in the state legislative process to improve animal protection laws. It provides an overview of CVA's mission and past legislative accomplishments. It then outlines the multi-step state legislative process, emphasizing the importance of grassroots support from animal advocates. It encourages animal control officers to develop relationships with legislators, propose ideas, testify at hearings, and work with CVA or other advocacy groups. Finally, it previews potential bills for the upcoming 2016 legislative session.
The document provides information on lobbying the US Congress and the legislative process. It discusses that the First Amendment protects the right to lobby Congress and petition the government. It then outlines some myths about lobbying and the power of individual Congress members. It also summarizes the legislative process in the House and Senate, including the roles of committees and how a bill becomes law. Finally, it provides tips on grassroots lobbying and effective lobbying in Washington DC, including bringing the right people and knowing key terms.
The document provides information about interning with the Georgia House of Representatives and Senate. It describes the roles and responsibilities of state representatives, state senators, and the governor. It notes that state representatives and senators are the only people who can introduce new legislation and vote on bills, which then go to the governor for approval. If approved, the bills become law. The document also provides salary and constituency information for various state and federal elected positions.
The document provides information about how bills become laws in Congress and about gerrymandering. It explains the 10 step process bills must go through, including being introduced, debated in committee, voted on by both the House and Senate, and sent to the President. It also describes how political parties can manipulate redistricting to their advantage through gerrymandering when they control the state legislature, and efforts to reform the redistricting process.
The document provides information about the legislative branch of the US government. It discusses the members and organization of Congress, including the House of Representatives and Senate. It explains that Congress is bicameral, with 435 members in the House serving 2 year terms and 100 Senators serving 6 year terms. The document also outlines the powers of Congress, such as passing legislation and approving budgets, and how a bill becomes a law through committee review and votes in both the House and Senate.
The British constitution is not codified in a single document but can be found across various sources. It allows flexibility but some argue it should be codified for public access. Key principles include parliamentary supremacy, rule of law, and separation of powers among the legislative, executive, and judiciary branches. However, membership in the EU and international treaties have also impacted the UK legal system.
Article I of the Constitution deals with Congress and establishes it as the legislative branch with two chambers, the House of Representatives and the Senate. It outlines the structure of Congress including the length of terms for members and the process by which bills become law, which involves being introduced, referred to committee, debated on the floor, amended, and voted on before being sent to the president. The document discusses the role and powers of Congress established in the Constitution.
Article I of the Constitution deals with Congress and establishes it as the legislative branch of government with two chambers, the House of Representatives and the Senate. It outlines the powers granted to Congress, including the ability to lay and collect taxes, declare war, and make all laws necessary to execute its constitutional powers. The article also establishes qualifications for members of Congress and the process for congressional elections and redistricting.
The document provides an overview of state legislatures, covering key topics such as lawmaking, representation, constituent services, oversight of the executive branch, appropriations, impeachment, legislative structure and size, professionalism, and corruption scandals. It also discusses redistricting, the role of committees, and different models of political representation in legislatures.
This document provides an overview of the advocacy and legislative process in Utah. It discusses how a bill becomes law, including the committee process in the House and Senate and obtaining the Governor's signature. It also outlines the appropriations process. The document then provides guidance on advocacy tactics like calling legislators, writing letters, scheduling visits, and testifying. It encourages using the state's legislative website and provides contact information for the Utah Community Action Partnership Association.
The document provides an overview of a seminar on effective state government lobbying. It discusses:
1) The seminar covers methods, strategies, and skills for effective lobbying at the state level in legislatures and executive agencies.
2) Key aspects of effective legislative lobbying covered include assessing political strength, building infrastructure, crafting bills, working with staff, using procedures, gaining support, and motivating lawmakers.
3) Effective executive agency lobbying focuses on rulemaking, appeals processes, and technical/expert aspects of influencing agency decisions.
Decisions in a democratic society are made through a system of representation and voting. Australia has a multi-level system of government with local, state, and federal levels. At the federal level, the Parliament consists of the House of Representatives and Senate, which are elected by Australian citizens in regular votes. The Parliament then makes laws on matters of national interest through this representative process.
This document provides an overview of the US political system and process. It discusses political ideology, party systems, the history and organization of political parties in the US including Democrats, Republicans, and third parties. It also covers public opinion, interest groups, voting, elections, and how a bill becomes law. Key aspects of the legislative and executive branches are outlined as well, including the organization and functions of political parties, Congress, the presidency, and federal bureaucracy.
The Constitution of South Africa was passed in 1996 and is the highest law in the country. It protects citizens' rights, defines the institutions of government and their powers, and can only be changed through a difficult amendment process. The Constitution establishes a constitutional democracy with separation of powers among the legislative, executive and judicial branches. It also creates a system of cooperative government with national, provincial and local spheres that have distinct lawmaking and executive powers and responsibilities. The Bill of Rights guarantees both political and socio-economic rights for all people in South Africa.
The executive branch is led by the President, whose duties include enforcing laws, serving as commander-in-chief of the military, and meeting with foreign leaders. The President is assisted by the Vice President and department heads that make up the Cabinet. Congress, the legislative branch, is made up of the House of Representatives and the Senate. The judicial branch is headed by the Supreme Court, which decides cases based on the meaning and application of laws and the Constitution.
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2016 Advocating for Animals in NYS
1. Advocating for Animals
in New York State
TRACEY COLLINS, LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE
NEW YORK STATE HUMANE ASSOCIATION
2. New York State Humane Association
The New York State Humane
Association (NYSHA) is a
501(c)(3) organization,
incorporated in 1925. NYSHA’s
guiding philosophy is to reduce
animal suffering, to prevent
animal cruelty, and to encourage
compassion to all creatures.
3. NYSHA Continued
• Conduct fighting animal cruelty
workshops
• Assist with animal cruelty cases
across the state
• Advocate for animal-related issues,
funding, and legislation
• Perform outreach activities
4. State Level Advocacy
NYSHA focuses most advocacy
activities on the state level. We
also work closely with other
organizations, such as the
Humane Society of the United
States (HSUS), to promote
better conditions and laws for
animals in New York State and
beyond.
10. Politics
In addition to knowing the structure of government, it is equally as important to know the
politics of government. The party in power controls leadership, including committee chairs, and
therefore determines what bills and issues will be acted upon during a legislative session.
Therefore, it just makes sense that when choosing who you are going to speak to or ‘lobby’
about a particular bill or issue, that you would target members who have the ability to actually
impact the outcome.
Currently, the position of governor is held by a Democratic, and the Democrats hold the majority
of seats in the NYS Assembly. In the Senate, the Republicans hold the majority of seats.
11. How a Bill Becomes a Law
Idea
Introduction
Legislative Process
Signed by the Governor
12. From Committee to the Floor
• Standing Committees meet on a regular basis to report bills to
either the next committee, or to the floor for a vote.
• Committee Chairs work with leaders to create committee agendas,
where committee members vote on each measure on the week’s
agenda.
• If a bill passes the committee, the full chamber will debate
on the floor and then vote to pass or not pass the bill.
• A bill may be amended by the sponsor at any time
during the committee or floor process.
13. Passing Into Law
• The same version of the bill must
pass both houses.
• If the Assembly and Senate pass
different versions, it cannot be
delivered to the Governor unless
one house amends their bill to
conform to the other.
• The Governor has 10 business
days to sign or veto a bill once it
has reached his desk.
14. By the Numbers
Of 14,000 bills
introduced each year…
2,000 are acted upon…
and of those,
800 become law.
18. Why Lobby?
• Without strong laws, animals aren’t protected.
• Laws legitimize society’s animal welfare concerns.
• Laws are needed when education is not enough.
• Animals can’t lobby—we must be their voice.
19. Know Your Representatives
• New York State Assembly: http://assembly.state.ny.us/
• New York State Senate: http://www.nysenate.gov/
20. You are the paying customer.
It is a good idea to get to know your own state representatives. Just
keep in mind that your own representative might not be the best
choice to SPONSOR your proposed bill. It doesn't mean however
that you shouldn’t also meet with your own representative regarding
your issue. As their constituent, you should make them aware of
your views on particular issues and ask them to support or not
support specific bills when appropriate.
21. Lobbying State Law Makers
• Call their office
• Write a letter or e-mail
• Attend public hearings, testify about animal issues
• Have in-person meetings with the legislator or legislative staff
22. In-Person Meetings
When meeting with members of the NYS Legislature or any elected
official, keep in mind:
• Be polite and respectful
• Be specific and concise
• Stay on Topic
• Provide fact sheets and data
• Appeal to broader impact of the issue
24. Don’t Go It Alone….Form a Coalition
* Strength in numbers * Sharing of ideas and energy
* Credibility in numbers * Broader reach
* Maximize diverse skills & talents * Generate greater attention
25. Collective Voices for the Cause
Humane Lobby Day
Tuesday, April 12th
Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY
26. Humane Lobby Day Bills
•Consolidated Animal Crimes Bill
•Live Release Animal Snare Bill
•Research Animal Retirement Bill
•Cat Declawing Bill
•Stops Breed Discrimination in NY Housing
27. Consolidated Animal Crimes
Bill A352/S321 would improve
enforcement by placing animal crimes
under the Penal Code (criminal law),
transferring from Agriculture and
Markets Law, which is familiar,
accessible, and taught to law
enforcement personnel.
28. Live Animal Release Snare Bill -
OPPOSE
This legislation would dismantle
the state's longstanding ban on
cruel and dangerous traps, known
as snares, in order to kill coyotes
and other species in the northern
part of the state.
29. Research Animal Retirement Bill
Requires research dogs and cats at
higher education research
facilities, to be offered for
placement with non-profit animal
rescue and shelter organizations.
30. Cat Declawing Ban
Bill A1297 would prevent needless suffering by prohibiting
the declawing of cats except when deemed medically
necessary.
31. Breed Discrimination in NY Housing
This bill will prohibit certain housing organizations from
discriminating
against ownership of specific breeds of dog.
35. What You Can Do Right Now
Contact Assemblyman Magee and Senator Ritchie re:
funding for law enforcement training
Find out who your state and county representatives
are.
Commit to sticking with it and learning more.
Just briefly, the New York State Humane Association was incorporated in 1925 and our primary goal is to reduce animal suffering, prevent animal cruelty and to encourage compassion for all creatures.
We are a statewide organization, run by a board of directors. We do not have a facility, therefore we do not house animals. We are an advocacy organization.
Our main activities include: conducting workshops to train law enforcement officers on the current animal cruelty statutes (this is a picture of Sue McDonough in action presenting at one of our workshops), we assist with law enforcement, dog control officers, rescuers and members of the public in cases of animal cruelty, we advocate on animal related legislation and funding for animal related issues, we table at various events to help educate the public on animal related issues.
Most of our advocacy work is targeted at the state level. We also work with other local, state and national organizations to help promote animal related issues.
How many of you have visited the state capitol? Attended an event, taken a tour, visited the museum?
We are fortunate that our state government operates right here in our backyard.
As an advocate for any cause, it is a good idea to become familiar with the workings of government. For our purposes, I just want to focus on two major branches of our government.
The Executive/Governor, and the State Legislature.
NYS has a bicameral legislature which means the legislators are divided into two separate assemblies, chambers or houses. The Assembly consists of 150 members; the Senate varies in its number of members, but currently has 63
Our current leaders include, Governor Andrew Cuomo, Senate Temporary President and Majority Leader John Flanagan, Senate Independent Democratic Conference Leader & Coalition Co-Leader Jeffrey Klein, and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie.
It is also important to know the Senate and Assembly are also broken down into Committees on important topic areas such as: Health, Education, Economic Development, Crime and Corrections etc.
For animal related issues, you should be most familiar with the Assembly and Senate Agriculture Committees and the Environmental Conservation Committees. As you can see I have listed the Committee Chairs for you on the screen above: Senate Ag Chair: Patty Ritchie, Senate EnCon Chair Thomas O’Mara, Assembly Ag Committee Chair Bill Magee, Assembly EnCon Committee Chair Steve Englebright.
In addition to knowing the structure of government, it is equally as important to know the politics of government. The party in power controls leadership, including committee chairs, and therefore determines what bills and issues will be acted upon during a legislative session.
Therefore, it just makes sense that when choosing who you are going to speak to or ‘lobby’ about a particular bill or issue, that you would target members who have the ability to actually impact the outcome.
Currently, the position of governor is held by a Democratic, and the Democrats hold the majority of seats in the NYS Assembly. In the Senate, the Republicans hold the majority of seats.
This chart shows you the very basic steps a bill goes through to become law. It starts with an idea which is then drafted as a bill and introduced by a sponsor in each house. A bill is then referred to the appropriate standing committee. A bill must first pass through the committee before it will be reported to the floor for a full vote of the assembly or the senate. BOTH houses must pass the SAME version of a bill before it is sent to the Governor for action. The Governor has 10 business days to act.
Committees are critical to the process. A bill must first make it to a committee agenda before it can be acted upon by the full legislative body of either house. The Chair sets the agenda for his or her committee, therefore their position on a bill can be of vital importance to whether or not a particular proposal is placed on a committee agenda. And I said previously, if the bill does pass through the appropriate committee, it can then be referred on to another committee for action, or it can be reported directly to the floor for a vote by the whole body.
Just to reiterate, the SAME version of a bill must pass BOTH houses before it can be sent to the Governor for action. The Governor then has 10 days from the time it reaches his desk to act. That is NOT 10 days for it passing the Legislature. There can be a gap of as long as a few months before it reaches the Governor’s desk for signature—particularly at the end of session.
Of 14,000 bills introduced each year, 2,000 are acted upon and of those, 800 become law.
Now I say this NOT to be discouraging, I say this to be realistic and thoughtful when you are considering presenting an idea to a member of the legislature. As you can see, it is not necessary that difficult to get a proposal introduced, however, there is a lot of competition when it comes to what actually passes into law.
Therefore, knowing what you facing, it is best to be thoughtful, be prepared and be persistent!
It may surprise you have few bills actually become law for the thousands of bills that are introduced, however, a proposal can face many obstacles along the same. Some of those include:
the political climate, opposing lobbies and interests, limited resources and competing interests.
And these are some of the people you might find yourself up against. Some may not surprise you, however, they may not all be obvious to you.
Hunters
Farmers-NYS Farm Bureau
Corporations-large pharmaceutical, big ag, Walmart
Veterinarians— New York State Veterinarian Medical Society, American Veterinary Medical Association------HSVMA (Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association): hsvma.org
Lobbying (also lobby) is the act of attempting to influence decisions made by officials in the government, most often legislators or members of regulatory agencies. Lobbying is done by many types of people, associations and organized groups, including individuals in the private sector, corporations, fellow legislators or government officials, or advocacy groups (interest groups).
Without strong laws, animals aren’t protected.
Laws legitimize society’s animal welfare concerns.
Laws are needed when education is not enough.
MOST IMPORTANTLY: Animals can’t lobby—we must be their voice.
It is a good idea to get to know your own state representatives. Just keep in mind that your own representative might not be the best choice to SPONSOR your proposed bill. It doesn't mean however that you shouldn’t also meet with your own representative regarding your issue. As their constituent, you should make them aware of your views on particular issues and ask them to support or not support specific bills when appropriate.
There are a variety of ways that you can communicate with lawmakers, and it might depend on your goal how you decide to reach out to them. If you are interested in having a new bill introduced, you should consider scheduling a meeting with an appropriate legislator to discuss the issue. If you would like to relay your support or disapproval for a bill that is coming up for a vote at the committee level or before the full legislative body, you could call their office, or email their office and let them know your position and ask them to please vote in favor or against the particular bill. Legislative Committees, and sometimes individual lawmakers will hold public hearings of forums to provide stakeholders an opportunity to be heard on a particular issue. This can be a very good opportunity to express your views in a public setting. NYSHA actually has participated in a few hearings over the past few years and we have found it be an effective way to generate attention on a particular bill or issue.
If you do decide to schedule an in-person meeting, there are a few things I would keep in mind. First of all, you should not feel intimated. Most elected officials are very approachable and are interested in talking to you—particularly if you are their constituent or you are representing a group or issue with a broad constituency. If you contact their office and they ask you schedule a time to speak with a member of their staff, do NOT take offense. This is very common, and in some instances you may find a meeting with the staff person to be even more effective. Sometimes they are able to give you more time than the member themselves, and often the staff person will be the one directly working on your bill or proposal, so they can be very helpful in the process.
Whoever you meet with, just remember to be polite and respectful. Even if you haven’t always agreed with the person’s position or votes on certain issues in the past, you will get much further by being respectful and gracious. And be prepared. DON’T ASSUME THEY ALREADY KNOW WHAT YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT. Know your issue, provide facts and data as appropriate. The more clear and concise you can be, the better your chances are for having the member understand and take a real interest in your issue. When possible, try to link your issue to a greater interest, cause or benefit: health, safety, financial impact, etc.
Don’t feel that you have to go it alone. There are many organizations out there who are already doing this type of work. Join a group or organization that has your same goals or consider forming a coalition of like-minded advocates to assist you in your efforts.
The benefit to joining with a larger group: strength in numbers, credibility, maximize skills, sharing of ideas and energy, reach a greater number of people, generate more attention.
Every year the Humane Society of the United States holds Humane Lobby Day in Albany. NYSHA is usually a sponsor of the event and will be doing so again this year. I encourage all of you attend. For those of you who have never lobbied or advocated for an issue, it is very good introduction to the process. HSUS will schedule meetings with your legislators for you, and they will provide you information on key pieces of legislation so that you can effectively speak on these issues. You will be grouped with other individuals from your area, so it is also a good networking opportunity and it can be very empowering to work with other like-minded individuals to achieve a particular goal.
This year, Humane Lobby Day will be held on Tuesday, April 12th. You can register through HSUS’ website at humanesociety.org.
Just by being in this class, you have already demonstrated a passion for animals and animal issues. I hope that you will find avenue to now turn that passion into action. There are many ways that you can be involved in this area. Whether you decide to work on issues you care about on your own, or you decide to join a group, you can make a difference.
If you become involved in advocacy work, please also remember, be persistent and be creative. Many bills do NOT pass the first year that they are introduced, sometimes it takes multiple years of introduction and generating support and interest in a particular issue. DON’T GIVE UP!! Sometimes it takes compromise and language revision to get a bill passed. Sometimes it takes a new sponsor to take a new look at your idea, or take a new approach in getting it through the process.
If you have questions or would like more information, please feel free to contact me!!
Good luck to all of you!!