Governor Nixon signs off on the repeal of Proposition B restrictions

Intro:	Governor Nixon signs the repeal of Proposition B restrictions, overturning voters' decision last November.
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Wrap: Around 10:30 Wednesday morning the Missouri Senate got notice that the governor signed the repeal of Proposition B restrictions into law.

This is the same measure Missourians approved just last November, restricting the number of dogs a breeder can own and outlining improved living conditions for the animals.

Missouri Director of the US Humane Society, Barbara Schmitz, says the signing the bill is a slap in the face for the voters.

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Description: "Senate Bill 113 pretty much takes away all those core provisions and protections for the dogs and leaves us, pretty much back where we were before."

In a press release the governor stated he also anticipates signing another dog-breeding bill soon.

From the state Capitol, I'm Sherman Fabes, NewsRadio 1120 KMOX.

Intro:	Governor Nixon went against the majority of voters wishes and approved the repeal of Proposition B restrictions without the support of some fellow Democrats.
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Wrap: In November, Missourians voted to approve Proposition B to place more restrictions on dog breeders.

But, it doesn't matter anymore.

Governor Nixon signed a bill undoing Proposition B restrictions into law, Wednesday morning, and some fellow Democrats are disappointed in the governor.

Democratic St. Louis Senator Robin Wright-Jones says the governor took away the voter's voice.

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Description: "And I think to turn your back on the voters[...]that's a risky business."

Republican Senator Mike Parson is the sponsor of the bill and says the Governor has done what is best for Missouri.

From the state Capitol, I'm Sherman Fabes, NewsRadio 1120 KMOX.

Intro:	Governor Nixon signed a bill repealing Proposition B restrictions into law, and the United States Human Society says they see it as a "slap in the face of voters."
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Wrap: Voters approved Proposition B last November with about 52 percent of the vote.

The measure would have placed more restrictions on dog breeders in Missouri, like limiting breeders to 50 dogs.

But after the governor signed the repeal bill on Wednesday, Proposition B supporters say the most crucial parts of the bill are gone.

Missouri Director of the US Humane Society, Barbara Schmitz, says lawmakers let voters make and approve the decision back in November...

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Description: "And then law makers swooped right in, have not even allowed Prop B to take effect, before they have pretty much stripped away the core provisions."

The bill sponsor, Republican Senator Mike Parson, says the governor is doing what is best for the state.

From the state Capitol, I'm Sherman Fabes, NewsRadio 1120 KMOX.