A Manassas City Council member has spent 6 years leading a big-government crusade for burdensome clinic regulations. Monday night, he’ll try again.
Tag: Delegate Bob Marshall
Victory against “Personhood”…but the fight goes on!
Ladies and gentleman, We have a victory on our hands! And I’m not just talking about the election — although obviously, WE ARE PUMPED. But even considering the recent reelection of pro-choice President Obama (and of course the fact that Virginia stayed blue), this victory is still pretty huge. Let’s start with some background. During…
“Personhood” and Mandatory Ultrasound: What would they mean for Virginia women’s rights and freedom?
On the last days before bills crossover between the House and the Senate for this Virginia General Assembly session, one would think the legislators of each chamber might be be debating bills about the most pressing issues our Commonwealth faces — how to help Virginians and create jobs during the economic recession, how to cut…
House of Delegates approves both personhood bill and mandatory ultrasound bill
On the last day before bills crossover between the House and the Senate for this General Assembly session, the House of Delegates passed H.B. 1 a bill granting personhood status and rights to fertilized eggs by a vote of 66-32. The House also passed a bill to force women to have an ultrasound — and…
Recap of tweets from Virginia House of Delegates debate on HB1 “personhood” bill
After the jump, check out our Storify recap of tweets during the H.B. 1 debate on the floor of the House of Delegates on Monday, February 13, 2012.
Virginia House to Vote on H.B. 1 “Personhood” for Zygotes Bill. Contact Your Delegate Today!
On Friday, the Courts of Justice committee of the Virginia House of Delegates voted 14-4 to advance House Bill 1, a “personhood” bill to give legal status and rights to fertilized eggs from the moment of conception. If this bill becomes law, it could be used to attack the right to abortion, birth control and…
General Assembly Update #2: February 9th
This year’s General Assembly is moving pretty fast as we find ourselves approaching the day when successful House and Senate bills crossover into the other body. We’ve had some tough losses and a few bright spots. Let’s review what’s transpired in the last couple of weeks. HB1 – “Personhood” Del. Bob Marshall’s bill still sits…
Anti-choice politicians waste no time restricting choice
By Staff The Virginia General Assembly began this past Wednesday. Only three days in, anti-choice lawmakers wasted no time ignoring the economy, education and transportation and instead working to intrude in the personal, medical decisions of Virginia women and families. In case you missed it, here is an overview of this week in Richmond. Allies…
Why won’t delegates proposing “personhood” listen to people?
By guest blogger Hannah I’ll admit, when NARAL Pro-Choice Virginia put out the announcement that the delegates from Prince William County and surrounding areas were hosting a town hall meeting, I anticipated a scene straight from the TV show Parks and Recreation. I imagined being surrounded by concerned voters – all of whom would voice…
General Assembly Update: February 9
As you may know, yesterday was Crossover Day at the General Assembly. This means we are halfway through 2011’s session. We have had a wild ride so far, and still have work to do before the session concludes. So let’s get right to it, with this week’s General Assembly update. Let’s start with the good…
