Promoting democracy in Utah one pint at a time.
Promoting democracy in Utah one pint at a time.
*** From the Humane Society of the United States ***
Surprise Second Chance for Animals In Utah!
Dear Friends of the Animals,
Fantastic news! Governor Jon Huntsman has just called a special legislative session to be held Wednesday, August 22 –- and included on the agenda is a bill to toughen the penalties for animal cruelty. Last session, both the Utah House and Senate passed versions of legislation that would make the torture of an animal a felony, but time ran out before the two versions could be reconciled. This important anti-cruelty legislation will get a second chance when the Utah legislature meets this week.
Utah is one of just seven states with no felony-level penalties for the most extreme and malicious forms of animal cruelty. Passage of felony animal cruelty legislation during the special session would protect animals from the worst forms of abuse and would bring Utah’s cruelty laws into line with those of most other states in the country.
TAKE ACTION
Please make quick, polite phone calls to your state representative and your state senator and urge them to support legislation with a felony penalty for the FIRST offense of animal torture. Animal cruelty is a violent crime that should result in a serious penalty, and since very few perpetrators of animal cruelty are charged twice, it is critical that this felony penalty apply to the first offense.
Making a phone call is simple — you will speak with a staff person who can take your message and pass it along to your legislator. You can say:
“Hello, my name is [your name] and I am calling from [your town] to urge [Senator Davis/Representative Wiley] to vote YES on legislation to make the torture of an animal a felony — on the FIRST offense. Animal cruelty is a violent crime that should result in a serious penalty. Thank you.”
After you make your calls, send a follow-up email to your legislators to reiterate your support for stronger animal cruelty laws in Utah.
Finally, be sure to tell your friends and family in Utah right away about this issue and what they can do to help.
Thank you for taking action on this important legislation, and for all you do for animals!
Sincerely,
Mike Markarian
Executive Vice President
The Humane Society of the United States
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