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Scott Wilk, Christy Smith Among ‘Top Dogs’ For Animal Rights In California Legislature  

State Senator Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, and Assemblywoman Christy Smith, D-Santa Clarita, have both been given an “A” grade by PawPAC for animal rights legislation, officials said Tuesday. 

PawPAC, an organization dedicated to the passage of humane laws for animals, has compiled a scorecard for legislators based on their voting records in 2019, according to the organization. 

Wilk carried Senate Bill 1198 in 2018 and Senate Bill 580 in 2019, which would crack down on animal abusers. Wilk also carried legislation to expand the pool of animal blood donors in California, Senate Bill 202, in 2019, and improve conditions for animals that do donate blood, according to PawPAC officials.

“Thank you to PawPac for being a steady advocate for issues that protect our animal population. PawPAC’s engagement on these types of issues makes a difference,” Wilk said. “As the parent of two four-legged, furry kids, it is hard to fathom someone intentionally hurting or endangering them, but sadly that does happen far too often. As an elected official, I am proud to stand for common-sense legislation that will protect our animals from harm.”

Smith was also graded “A” for her “pro-animal votes” on Assembly Bills 44, 273, 454, 1254 and 1260, as well as Senate Bills 307 and 313.

“During this past legislative cycle, I was committed to supporting legislation that advances wildlife and the environment. I’m proud to see that reflected in my ‘A’ grade from PAWPac and my 100 percent score from the Sierra Club, and will continue to work to support the humane treatment of animals,” Smith said.

Founded in 1980, PawPAC was the first organization dedicated to the election of candidates for state office in California who are committed to the well-being of animals.

The full scorecard can be viewed here.


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Scott Wilk, Christy Smith Among ‘Top Dogs’ For Animal Rights In California Legislature  

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  1. Animal rights people crack me up. Most live in animal habitats along with their dirty dogs and cats. I had a neighbor with a dog he had for 15 years it was getting thin and old not eating much someone called and said he had a neglected dog so they took it gave him a ticket and the dog died about a week later in the shelter his family was so sad they took it away. Get a life people.

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David Melnarik was born and raised in Santa Clarita, graduating from Hart Senior High School in 2014. David is currently a Video and News intern at KHTS with plans to complete his Associates Degree of Arts in filmmaking at College of the Canyons in Spring 2019.