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Attention Michigan Field Trial and Water Racers and UKC

New Michigan Senate Bill 626 threatens Michigan Clubs and would make "Dog Races" illegal. Everyone needs to act now. For the bill language and Senator contact info please visit the Michigan State United Coon Hunters Association web site at www.micoonhunters.com.

Jeff Young
Vice President
Michigan State United Coon Hunters Association

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2014 American Redbone Coonhound Association - Person of the Year

Home of the late Quadruple Grand Champion -
Yellow River Red Blaze and
Quadruple Champion Kyle’s Harvest Moon

Alan Cropsey is my State Senator, and an avid supporter of sportsman. I will pass on my concerns to him. The way I read the bill this actually pertains to races that are put on for public consumption ala the Horse racing vein. The simulcasting is a dead give away. THis is a bettign and gambling issue not an issue that will threaten our field trials. All that being said, my letter to him will be sent directly. They at least need to know we are watching.




I sent email to each of the members of the committe along with Senator Cropsey as well.

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Rip Acorn Creek Black Swamp Jester

In Honor of Jim Sizemore, " This ain't no benchshow!"

Tracy,

You are right that is the way it seems, however our Representatives in Lansing feel this could also effect clubs that hold money field trials and water races. Thank you for contacting your senator.

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2014 American Redbone Coonhound Association - Person of the Year

Home of the late Quadruple Grand Champion -
Yellow River Red Blaze and
Quadruple Champion Kyle’s Harvest Moon

Here ya go Jeff!!

Michigan Senate Bill 626 threatens Michigan Houndsmen and all Michigan clubs who enjoy Field Trials and Water Races. Michigan Clubs and sportsmen need to take action immediately by contacting their Michigan Representatives and Senators. The bill is currently in the committee on Commerce and Tourism. This bill must be stopped in committee now. Below is the language of the bill and contact info for the Senators on the Commerce and Tourism committee. ACT NOW!

SENATE BILL No. 626

June 27, 2007, Introduced by Senator CROPSEY and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Tourism.

A bill to prohibit certain dog races; to prohibit the simulcasting of certain dog races; and to prescribe penalties.

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:

Sec. 1. As used in this act:



(a) "Person" means an individual, partnership, corporation,limited liability company, association, governmental entity, or other legal entity.

(b) "Simulcast" means the live transmission into this state of video or audio signals conveying a dog race held outside this state.

Sec. 2. A person shall not hold, conduct, or operate dog racing for public exhibition.

Sec. 3. A person shall not transmit or receive interstate simulcasting of dog racing for commercial purposes.

Sec. 4. A person who violates this act is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 93 days or a fine of not more than $5,000.00, or both.

Sec. 5. This act does not preclude prosecution under the

Michigan penal code, 1931 PA 328, MCL 750.1 to 750.568.

This Bill was introduced by Senator Alan Cropsey:

Republican of District 33
Office Phone: (517) 373-3760
Office Location: S-8 Capitol
E-mail Address: SenACropsey@senate.michigan.gov[/email]

Commerce and Tourism committe members:

Jason Allen
Republican of District 37
Office Phone: (517) 373-2413
Office Location: 820 Farnum Building
E-mail Address: SenJAllen@senate.michigan.gov

Hansen Clarke
Democrat of District 1
Office Phone: (517) 373-7346
Office Location: 710 Farnum Building
E-mail Address: SenHansenClarke@senate.michigan.gov[/email]

Judson Gilbert
Republican of District 25
Office Phone: (517) 373-7708
Office Location: 705 Farnum Building
E-mail Address: [email]SenJGilbert@senate.michigan.gov

Tupac Hunter
Democrat of District 5
Office Phone: (517) 373-0994
Office Location: 915 Farnum Building
E-mail Address: [email]SenTAHunter@senate.michigan.gov

Tony Stamas
Republican of District 36
Office Phone: (517) 373-7946
Office Location: 720 Farnum Building
To email go to: http://www.senate.michigan.gov/stam

Please let these Senators and your Senators know Michigan Houndsmen and Sportsmen oppose this bill.

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Back to michigan again. Giving it anouther go

My first response...



Dear Tracy,

Thank you for contacting my office regarding Senate Bill 626, which I introduced to prohibit certain dog racing in Michigan.

The legislation is aimed at strengthening the prohibition on Greyhound racing and gambling. While this activity is currently illegal in the state, the penalty associated with hosting or participating in such an activity is very low. It could be profitable to host greyhound race and pay the fine under current law. This bill would create a fine of $5,000 per occurrence and up to 93 days of jail time, raising the fine to a level that will serve as a greater deterrent.

As introduced, the bill is fairly broad and there is concern about it impacting dog shows or other positive dog sports, such as flyball or agility events. I will work with my colleagues in the senate to narrow the language in the bill before it moves out of committee to apply only to greyhound racing and gambling.

Thank you again for you concerns and your attention to this issue. I appreciate your insight and comments.

Thank you,
Alan L. Cropsey
Senate Majority Floor Leader
33rd State Senate District

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Rip Acorn Creek Black Swamp Jester

In Honor of Jim Sizemore, " This ain't no benchshow!"

The reply from Jason Allen.


Greetings!

Thank you for contacting my office. This e-mail is a computer
generated response to let you know my office received your message.

If you reside within my district and did not already include your name and
address
in your original message, please reply to this e-mail with your contact
information so that I may better assist you.

Due to the large volume of correspondence sent to my office on a daily
basis, I am only able to respond to the citizens of the district that I
represent. My district includes the counties of Grand Traverse, Antrim,
Charlevoix, Emmet, Cheboygan, Presque Isle, Mackinac and Chippewa. If you
are not a resident of the 37th District, contact information for your
State Senator can be found at:
www.senate.michigan.gov/FindYourSenator/michiganfys.asp

I will ask my staff to gather information necessary to provide you with a
thorough response. Thank you again for allowing me to serve you. A reply
to your concerns will be forthcoming.

Jason Allen
State Senator, 37th District
(866) 525-5637

As you can see I can get nowhere with this guy, as I am not directly represented by him, any help out there from the counties of Grand Traverse, Antrim,
Charlevoix, Emmet, Cheboygan, Presque Isle, Mackinac and Chippewa?

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Rip Acorn Creek Black Swamp Jester

In Honor of Jim Sizemore, " This ain't no benchshow!"

I replied

I emailed senator allen regarding bill 626 on behalf of chippewa county.

July 20, 2007



Dear Mrs. Beyer:



Thank you for your e-mail regarding Senate Bill 626 which seeks to prohibit dog racing in Michigan. I appreciate the time you have taken to contact me.



My office has been in contact with the bill sponsor, Senator Alan Cropsey regarding this issue. It is my understanding that they have received numerous e-mails similar to yours and are working on a substitute to the bill which will more narrowly define dog racing for the purposes of this act. I am told that their intent is to address greyhound or similar sorts of racing where wagering takes place. As such, I do not plan to hold a hearing on the bill until these issues are addressed. However, if you would like to track the status of this bill, please visit www.michiganlegislature.org.


Thank you again for writing. Should you have additional questions, please contact Joe Agostinelli in my office at (866) 525-5637. Please do not hesitate to contact me in the future if I can be of assistance regarding state government.



Best Wishes,



Jason Allen

State Senator

37th District



He called me Mrs......!



Anyhow, there is another of the resonses.

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Rip Acorn Creek Black Swamp Jester

In Honor of Jim Sizemore, " This ain't no benchshow!"