Below is the final tally of members of the Arkansas Legislature who voted in favor of overriding Governor Beebe’s veto of SB134, The Human Heartbeat Protection Act. If you click a name, you will be taken to contact information for that particular legislator. Help us thank them for taking a strong stand for life!
A lot is happening at the Capitol. Read some of the highlights below.
Pro-Life History Made. In case you missed it, both the House and Senate voted this week to override Governor Beebe’s veto of SB134 by Sen. Jason Rapert. SB134 prohibits abortion at or after the twelfth week of pregnancy, except in certain cases. This is the strongest pro-life law in the nation, and the second time this session the legislature has voted to override a veto.
“Tim Tebow” Bill Filed Today. Rep. Lowery has filed HB1789 to let home schooled students participate in interscholastic activities at their local public school. The bill requires home schooled students participating in the activities to demonstrate academic proficiency and comply with school rules on practice times, drug testing, fees, and so forth. It would not affect home schoolers who choose not to participate in public school activities.
Bill to Defund Abortion Providers Filed. Today Senator Jason Rapert filed a bill to regulate public-funding of abortion providers. Public funds awarded to abortion providers indirectly facilitate and subsidize abortion and abortion counseling in spite of a state constitutional amendment to the contrary. SB818 by Sen. Rapert takes abortion providers out of the state’s checkbook.
Because pro-life Arkansans made their voices heard, the Arkansas House of Representatives—by a vote of 55 to 32—overrode Gov. Beebe’s veto of SB134, The Human Heartbeat Protection Act! History was made today and you were an integral part of it.