[MindieRose]

Putting this bill in place would be like taking away a persons right to own a gun (well on a totally different level, but bare with me here...). Point being that even if people were not allowed to own guns, the "bad guys" will always find a way to get them. The only people it would hurt are those that obey the laws, since they would be left with nothing to defend themselves.
How does this compare? Well this will not even touch the puppy mill situation IMO. They will continue to exsist and thrive, and maybe do better since many of the small scale reputable breeders will be out of business.
I will always stand by my belief that over crowding and overpopulation in shelters is not because of the breeder that doesnt breed the perfect dog, or mixes breeds. It is the breeder that will let anyone come and take a dog and never screen or do everything they can to ensure their pups are going to good homes and are returned to them if the home doesnt work out for them.
I don't believe the government should have more control. At all. If they want to put a stop to the puppymills, go in and shut them down. Why can't they do that? Because of all of the other rules that the government has put into place that protect criminals.
If I want to breed my dog, I am going to breed my dog. People don't need a license to have children, and we have an overcrowded fostercare system. People don't need to be fingerprinted to breed (thank God). If this bill goes into effect, it will be a foot in the door to getting to that point.
Pretty soon our "free" country will not be anymore if things continue down this path.