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« on: October 21, 2014, 03:50:32 PM »
« edited: October 28, 2014, 07:06:27 PM by Speaker SWE »
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Sponsor: Representative Dallasfan65

Debate on this bill will last for 72 hours, or until 4:50 PM on Friday, October 24, unless otherwise modified or extended. The sponsor is encouraged to speak on behalf of this proposed legislation.
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« Reply #1 on: October 22, 2014, 10:22:37 AM »
Of course. Freedom from religion is freedom of religion.
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« Reply #2 on: October 22, 2014, 02:15:07 PM »
Not all AA meetings are religious.

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/02/22/us/alcoholics-anonymous-without-the-religion.html

I fully oppose this act.
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« Reply #3 on: October 23, 2014, 05:54:25 PM »
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How about this amendment?
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« Reply #4 on: October 23, 2014, 07:07:38 PM »
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How about this amendment?

I figured the inclusion of "mandate" would've left the option open, but I'll accept this as friendly for the sake of clarity.

Anywho, wrt to this:


But plenty are, and some court rulings agree.

For instance:

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This isn't a Northeastern state, but there's evidence that this still happens regardless.

Unlike the real world, we've spent more money on rehabilitation treatment, so it's likely that Alcoholics Anonymous isn't the only option.

Also, I'm not convinced that Alcoholics Anonymous promotes a culture that's best for overcoming destructive alcohol addiction. The cult of abstinence may be creating a "forbidden fruit" effect for some addicts. And on AA's effectiveness:

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I'm not opposed to AA being an option, but it shouldn't be the only option.
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« Reply #5 on: October 24, 2014, 04:34:13 PM »
« Edited: October 24, 2014, 05:09:49 PM by Speaker SWE »
The voting period is now over. Representatives will now vote on this bill, as written:

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Voting will last for 48 hours or until all representatives have voted.
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« Reply #6 on: October 24, 2014, 04:51:51 PM »
« Edited: October 24, 2014, 04:53:32 PM by Dubya »
Mr. Speaker,

I do believe you have forgotten Talleyrand's amendment which was deemed friendly.
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« Reply #7 on: October 24, 2014, 05:10:04 PM »
Thanks.  Fixed.
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« Reply #8 on: October 24, 2014, 05:37:35 PM »
Aye
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« Reply #9 on: October 24, 2014, 05:44:43 PM »
Present
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« Reply #10 on: October 24, 2014, 07:00:53 PM »
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« Reply #11 on: October 24, 2014, 07:02:41 PM »
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« Reply #12 on: October 24, 2014, 08:19:47 PM »
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« Reply #13 on: October 24, 2014, 08:59:19 PM »
TThe voting period is now over. By a vote of 4-0, this bill passes and goes to the governor for his signature or veto.
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« Reply #14 on: October 28, 2014, 07:05:04 PM »
The governor has signed this bill into law.
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