Fairhope, Alabama thefairhopetimes.blogspot.com Fidler's town hall. DURING TOWN HALL MEETING During a recent town hall meeting in Fairhope, District 94 Representative Fidler explained her controversial "no' vote for SB 361, Beau's Law concerning keeping dogs outdoors (video at bottom). Senate Bill 361: "Relating to dogs; to provide methods for tethering and confining dogs; to provide certain standards of care for dogs kept outside; to exempt certain persons and activities; to provide criminal penalties for violations; ... ." She cited a number of confusing last-minute amendments (see below) -- as well as the rejection of one of her own to allow local communities (who may already have such ordinances) to opt in/out as reasons. According to Alabama Daily News, " two agricultural organizations with powerful lobbies in the State House – the Alabama Farmers Federation and the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association – have publicly opposed Beau’s Law. Both ...
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