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Lobbyist disclosure reporting period:   01/01/2025 - 06/30/2025
Lobbyist name Kara Lee Holmquist Kara Lee Holmquist Kara Lee Holmquist   
Business name Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Address 350 S. Huntington Avenue   
City, state, zip code Boston, MA 02130         
Country US
Agent type Both
Phone 617-541-5008
 
 
Operating Expenses
No operating expenses were filed for this disclosure reporting period.
 
Activities, Bill Numbers and Titles
Client: Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MSPCA)
Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $21,250.00
House / SenateBill Number or Agency NameBill title or activityAgent positionAmountDirect business association
House Bill 1476 An Act to codify pet-friendly elderly housing policies and ensure pet parity across housing authorities Support $0.00 N/A
Senate Bill 1277 An Act relative to the humane protection of animals Support $0.00 N/A
Senate Bill 576 An Act relative to outdoor heritage Oppose $0.00 N/A
House Bill 4001 Amendments #973 and #809 An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2026 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions, and certain activities of the commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund, and serial bond requirements, and for certain permanent improvements Support $0.00 N/A
House Docket 4490 An Act banning the retail sale of dogs, cats, rabbits, and guinea pigs in pet shops Support $0.00 N/A
Senate Bill 640 An Act promoting humane cosmetics and other household products by limiting the use of animal testing Support $0.00 N/A
House Bill 127 An Act prohibiting the aquaculture of any species of octopus for the purpose of human consumption Support $0.00 N/A
Senate Bill 651 An Act banning the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in new pet shops Support $0.00 N/A
Senate Bill 644 An Act restricting the use of rodenticides in the environment Support $0.00 N/A
House Bill 355 An Act relative to animal telehealth Support $0.00 N/A
Senate Bill 650 An Act banning the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in pet shops Support $0.00 N/A
House Bill 965 An Act restricting the use of rodenticides in the environment Support $0.00 N/A
House Bill 138 An Act relative to the definition of livestock Support $0.00 N/A
Senate Bill 1206 An Act standardizing consideration of pets in divorce and separation Support $0.00 N/A
Senate Bill 551 An Act prohibiting the sale of newly farmed fur products Support $0.00 N/A
House Bill 1669 An Act relative to the effective enforcement of municipal ordinances and by-laws Support $0.00 N/A
Executive Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR)(Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs) Ollie's Law Regulations Support $0.00 N/A
House Bill 1914 An Act relative to a temporary possession ban of animals for animal abusers Support $0.00 N/A
House Bill 940 An Act relative to beavers Oppose $0.00 N/A
Senate Bill 1459 An Act relative to dangerous dogs Support $0.00 N/A
House Bill 1817 An Act standardizing consideration of pets in divorce and separation Support $0.00 N/A
House Bill 993 An Act permitting bow hunting on Sunday Oppose $0.00 N/A
House Bill 2256 An Act to protect pets Oppose $0.00 N/A
Senate Bill 618 An Act banning the retail sale of dogs, cats, rabbits, and guinea pigs in pet shops Support $0.00 N/A
House Bill 990 An Act prohibiting the sale of newly farmed fur products Support $0.00 N/A
House Bill 966 An Act prohibiting the mistreatment of birds Support $0.00 N/A
Senate Bill 639 An Act to provide additional funding for animal welfare and safety programming Support $0.00 N/A
House Bill 941 An Act authorizing the use of bow and arrows for Sunday hunting Oppose $0.00 N/A
Senate Bill 544 An Act prohibiting the mistreatment of birds Support $0.00 N/A
House Bill 1938 An Act enhancing the issuance of citations for cruel conditions for animals Support $0.00 N/A
House Bill 1065 An Act relative to outdoor heritage Oppose $0.00 N/A
Senate Bill 922 An Act relative to the Bean New Deal Support $0.00 N/A
Senate Bill 1190 An Act enhancing the issuance of citations for cruel conditions for animals Support $0.00 N/A
Senate Bill 576 An Act relative to outdoor heritage Oppose $0.00 N/A
Senate Bill 1082 An Act relative to the effective enforcement of municipal ordinances and by-laws Support $0.00 N/A
Senate Bill 1022 An Act to maintain stable housing for families with pets Support $0.00 N/A
Senate Bill 1207 An Act relative to the ownership of pets by convicted animal abusers Support $0.00 N/A
Senate Bill 634 An Act conserving our natural resources Oppose $0.00 N/A
Senate Bill 1460 An Act relative to improving enforcement for tethering violations Support $0.00 N/A
House Bill 2253 An Act relative to updating animal health inspections Support $0.00 N/A
House Bill 1016 An Act relative to hunting on Sunday Oppose $0.00 N/A
House Bill 2342 An Act relative to dangerous dogs Support $0.00 N/A
Senate Bill 1458 An Act relative to updating animal health inspections Support $0.00 N/A
House Bill 1057 An Act authorizing deer hunting on Sunday Oppose $0.00 N/A
Senate Bill 277 An Act regulating the practice and licensure of veterinary technicians Neutral $0.00 N/A
House Bill 1559 An Act to maintain stable housing for families with pets Support $0.00 N/A
House Bill 1934 An Act preventing animal cruelty Support $0.00 N/A
House Bill 1065 An Act relative to outdoor heritage Oppose $0.00 N/A
Senate Docket 2945 An Act promoting the safety of dogs in the custody of kennels Support $0.00 N/A
House Bill 967 An Act banning the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in new pet shops Support $0.00 N/A
House Bill 989 An Act concerning the use of animals in product testing Support $0.00 N/A
House Bill 1062 An Act relative to hunting with artificial light Oppose $0.00 N/A
Senate Bill 2525 Amendment #315 An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2026 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions, and certain activities of the commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund, and serial bond requirements, and for certain permanent improvements Support $0.00 N/A
    Total amount $0.00  
 
Meals, Travel, and Entertainment Expenses
No meals, travel, or entertainment expenses were filed for this disclosure reporting period.
 
Additional Expenses
No additional expenses were filed for this disclosure reporting period.
 
Campaign Contributions
DateRecipient nameOffice soughtAmount
01/23/2025 Representative Michlewitz State Representative $125.00
03/08/2025 Representative Lewis State Representative $125.00
03/26/2025 Senator Spilka State Senator $100.00
05/21/2025 Senator Rausch State Senator $200.00
05/23/2025 Representative Nguyen State Representative $100.00
06/04/2025 Representative Arciero State Representative $100.00
06/04/2025 Senator Eldridge State Senator $100.00
06/20/2025 Governor Healey Governor $125.00
  Total contributions $975.00
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