Abortion Documentary
I just wanted to pass along some information about an upcoming pro-life event you can be a part of in Little Rock next month, sponsored by Arkansas Black Americans for Life, an outreach of Arkansas Right to Life.
Rights of Conscience Bill Voted Down By Public Health Committee
The House Public Health Committee today refused to pass yet another pro-life bill. HB1983 by Rep. David Meeks would have provided stronger, more modern protections for doctors and healthcare workers who refuse to perform abortions, embryonic stem cell research, and a variety of other medical procedures that may violate their conscience.
The bill failed to get the eleven votes it needed to get out of committee. Below is a breakdown of the vote. (more…)
Abortion Opt-Out Legislation Filed
Rep. Collins-Smith has filed a bill to opt Arkansas out of funding abortion under the recently-passed federal healthcare law.
HB1872 accomplishes what SB113—which was filed earlier this session—would have: It ensures Arkansas won’t be using any tax money to pay for abortion.