MA: Abortion Reduction (Statute)

[A-Bob]

This seems mainly focused on financial incentive to stop abortions, rather than regulations. I'm not proposing a huge overhaul, but maybe a new act could be proposed dealing with regulation. Also, is there anything in the bill dealing with adoption, access to places where children can be put up for adoption, and funding for orphanages?

nope, but you are free to add amendments

[A-Bob]

If no one else would like to add amendments, I will bring this to a vote tonight.

[A-Bob]

Voting is now open on the final version of the bill. Voting will last for 48 hours or until every Assemblymember has voted. Please vote Aye, Nay or Abstain.

[Inks.LWC Supports Chuck Hagel]

AYE

[A-Bob]

Aye

[Junkie]

Aye

[CathKhan]

Aye.

[RIP Robert H Bork]

aye

[A-Bob]

Voting is now closed. The bill has passed and will go to the Governor's desk.

Aye-5
Nay-0
Abstain-0

[CathKhan]

It looks like the Assembly is controlled by Compassionate Conservatives, or some variation there of, given the votes I've seen recently.

[Badger]

It looks like the Assembly is controlled by Compassionate Conservatives, or some variation there of, given the votes I've seen recently.

Well, at least conservatives anyway.

I totally forgot until now its too late: What about an amendment removing any extra prohibitions on adoption by otherwise qualified gay/lesbian families?

[Jayhawker]

It looks like the Assembly is controlled by Compassionate Conservatives, or some variation there of, given the votes I've seen recently.

Well, at least conservatives anyway.

I totally forgot until now its too late: What about an amendment removing any extra prohibitions on adoption by otherwise qualified gay/lesbian families?

I would certainly support that.

[Junkie]

It looks like the Assembly is controlled by Compassionate Conservatives, or some variation there of, given the votes I've seen recently.

Well, at least conservatives anyway.

I totally forgot until now its too late: What about an amendment removing any extra prohibitions on adoption by otherwise qualified gay/lesbian families?

I would certainly support that.

So would I.

[Inks.LWC Supports Chuck Hagel]

It looks like the Assembly is controlled by Compassionate Conservatives, or some variation there of, given the votes I've seen recently.

Well, at least conservatives anyway.

I totally forgot until now its too late: What about an amendment removing any extra prohibitions on adoption by otherwise qualified gay/lesbian families?

I'd support that as well.  But, I don't think we have any restrictions/prohibitions.  Or are you saying that we want to make those restrictions/prohibitions illegal?  If that's the case, I'd support that as well.

[A-Bob]

It looks like the Assembly is controlled by Compassionate Conservatives, or some variation there of, given the votes I've seen recently.

Well, at least conservatives anyway.

I totally forgot until now its too late: What about an amendment removing any extra prohibitions on adoption by otherwise qualified gay/lesbian families?

I'd support that as well.  But, I don't think we have any restrictions/prohibitions.  Or are you saying that we want to make those restrictions/prohibitions illegal?  If that's the case, I'd support that as well.

I don't see point in making legislation ending restriction on something that isn't restricted. If there is actual statute that you can bring forward then I think we should discuss it.

[Inks.LWC Supports Chuck Hagel]

My only thought is that he's saying he wants us to instruct adoption agencies that they are not to consider the sexuality of the adoptive family...?

[Junkie]

My only thought is that he's saying he wants us to instruct adoption agencies that they are not to consider the sexuality of the adoptive family...?

If that is what we are talking about, it is still a good idea and I support it.

[Badger]

My only thought is that he's saying he wants us to instruct adoption agencies that they are not to consider the sexuality of the adoptive family...?

If that is what we are talking about, it is still a good idea and I support it.

Well, I was assuming there may be many of the RL restirctions on gay adoption in the Mideast. If that is already the current state of regional law though....

Is it?

[Inks.LWC Supports Chuck Hagel]

My only thought is that he's saying he wants us to instruct adoption agencies that they are not to consider the sexuality of the adoptive family...?

If that is what we are talking about, it is still a good idea and I support it.

Well, I was assuming there may be many of the RL restirctions on gay adoption in the Mideast. If that is already the current state of regional law though....

Is it?

I'm not sure I followed your question...

[Badger]

My only thought is that he's saying he wants us to instruct adoption agencies that they are not to consider the sexuality of the adoptive family...?

If that is what we are talking about, it is still a good idea and I support it.

Well, I was assuming there may be many of the RL restirctions on gay adoption in the Mideast. If that is already the current state of regional law though....

Is it?

I'm not sure I followed your question...

Sorry, I'll rephrase:

"Is it?"


Just kidding. My question is: Has the Mideast (or federal) government previously removed legal restrictions on gay/lesbian couples adopting?

If that hasn't specifically been done, arguably any current RL legal restrictions still govern the region. Though obviously that may vary among the regions various states.

[Junkie]

My only thought is that he's saying he wants us to instruct adoption agencies that they are not to consider the sexuality of the adoptive family...?

If that is what we are talking about, it is still a good idea and I support it.

Well, I was assuming there may be many of the RL restirctions on gay adoption in the Mideast. If that is already the current state of regional law though....

Is it?

I'm not sure I followed your question...

Sorry, I'll rephrase:

"Is it?"


Just kidding. My question is: Has the Mideast (or federal) government previously removed legal restrictions on gay/lesbian couples adopting?

If that hasn't specifically been done, arguably any current RL legal restrictions still govern the region. Though obviously that may vary among the regions various states.

Found this law:

The Mideast Equal Rights Under the Law for All Act

Text of Legislation:
All Mideastern statutes and regulations which prohibit discrimination or disparate treatment under the law on the basis of, or guarantee legal rights or privileges regardless of, a subject's race, national origin, religion, or gender, shall henceforth be amended to include "sexual orientation" as a similarly illegal basis of discrimination or denial of legal rights.

Assembly Actions:
31 August 2009: 06:00:21 P.M.:
Legislation introduced by Badger.

2 September 2009: 01:14:02 P.M.:
Voting is opened.

2 September 2009: 01:54:10 P.M.:
The legislation is declared passed 3-0, with Swedish Cheese, Peter, and Badger voting AYE.

3 September 2009: 02:40:55 P.M.:
Governor Inks.LWC signs the legislation into law.

I believe that this statute should take care of your concerns.  Hey, check out who introduced it!

[Badger]

D'OH!!

[Inks.LWC Supports Chuck Hagel]

My only thought is that he's saying he wants us to instruct adoption agencies that they are not to consider the sexuality of the adoptive family...?

If that is what we are talking about, it is still a good idea and I support it.

Well, I was assuming there may be many of the RL restirctions on gay adoption in the Mideast. If that is already the current state of regional law though....

Is it?

I'm not sure I followed your question...

Sorry, I'll rephrase:

"Is it?"


Just kidding. My question is: Has the Mideast (or federal) government previously removed legal restrictions on gay/lesbian couples adopting?

If that hasn't specifically been done, arguably any current RL legal restrictions still govern the region. Though obviously that may vary among the regions various states.

Yes... the Mideast Adoption Statute (http://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/Mideast_Adoption_Statute)