NEWS:

Public Meeting Held: On 4/21/08 at 7 PM
Guest Speaker: Humane Officer Keith Mohler
We learned a great deal from Keith, and thank him for his wonderful and inspiring presentation.

SB 1150 Vote postponed for more discussion. Calls from concerned animal advocates surpassed NRA support!

Press Conference Held to Promote Passage of HB 1065!

The League of Humane Voters
DELIVERS THE VOTE by motivating VOTERS! (more...)

 
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LEGISLATION WATCH:

HOUSE BILL 1065:
"The Dog Tethering Bill"
Click here to help get it passed.

PIGEON SHOOT NEWS!
Senate Bill 1150 has been introduced in the PA Senate, by Senator Patrick Browne. This bill would stop the pigeon shoot AND prevent things like the turkey shoot we saw last year.
Click here to find out more about this bill AND about HB 2130, an identical HOUSE bill which replaces HB 73.


Frequently-Asked Questions
Q. What is the League of Humane Voters?
The League of Humane Voters is a non-profit, non-partisan political action group that works to support candidates and legislation that help animals and the environment. The Central PA chapter is one in a growing group of chapters, all over the United States. We concentrate on local elections, state legislation, and state and local issues that involve animals, wildlife, and the environment in general. If you'd like to join us, click here to view and print our membership form (we'll have an online membership form soon). If you think you'll be a member of a small group or that our issues aren't "mainstream", think again -- members of organizations such as the Humane Society and the ASPCA outnumber members of the NRA (the National Rifle Association, a group often opposed to animal-friendly legislation) by more than 5 to 1. In Pennsylvania alone, there are more than 500,000 people who've joined and donated to these animal-friendly organizations (including the LOHV), while the NRA has a PA membership that's only about 20% of that number. When you're a humane voter, you're in the majority!
Q. What, exactly, do we mean by "humane legislation"?
Legislation that prevents cruelty to animals and the environment. This includes, but is not limited to, legislation that prevents abuse of companion animals (pets), farm animals, animals in labs, zoos, and in entertainment venues. Wildlife issues include trapping, pollution, wildlife "control" through poisoning, hunting, and the development of land that harms habitats, displaces species, or causes damage to the air and water.
Q. Who could possibly be against humane legislation?
The people and organizations who profit from animal cruelty -- factory farmers, puppy mill owners, pet stores, and testing laboratories. Those who value the ability to pollute without penalty, and those who believe wildlife and domestic animals have no value beyond providing food, clothing, and entertainment are also against legislation that would prevent their harming animals and the environment. Greedy land and commercial developers, along with some elected and appointed officials, who value revenue over clean air, water, and soil -- and over compassion for animals -- can also be opponents to humane legislation.
Q. How do I join the League of Humane Voters Central PA Chapter?
You can click HERE to download our membership form and mail it to us, or you can send us an email with your contact information (full name, phone number, mailing address) -- either way, we'll send you your membership packet (membership card, meeting schedule, current activities/events list) by mail or email. Coming soon, you'll also be able to join online through a form at this website. In addition, in response to many requests, we will be offering people the ability to make donations online using a credit or debit card.
Q. I'm not in Pennsylvania. How can I start a League of Humane Voters chapter in my area?
Visit the main chapter's website (www.lohv-usa.org) to find out more. You can also email them by clicking here. You don't need a huge group to make a difference -- you just need to be motivated, organized, and willing to let your voices be heard.
Q. How can the League of Humane Voters help me make animal- and environment-friendly choices when I vote in upcoming elections?

A list of legislation that PA legislators can vote on is available through our legislation link or by clicking HERE. Each listed piece of legislation is accompanied by information on how to contact the legislator/s involved so you can tell them how you'd like them to vote on each item. To see which candidates we're endorsing, click HERE. In between election cycles, our elections page contains contact information for the legislators currently in office.

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