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HB2641 Parental Consent for Abortion
Gives judges guidance when considering bypass petitions for minors to get an abortion. This bill passed the House of Representatives on March 8, 2007, by a vote of 34-21 with 5 members absent. The bill now goes to the Senate. View text
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HB2357 Terminally Ill Patients; Suffering Control Allows patients with terminal illnesses to request certain medications to control suffering, including committing suicide. OPPOSE

HB2572 Aid in Dying
Allows physicians to assist terminally-ill patients commit suicide. OPPOSE

HB2685 Emergency Contraception for Rape Victims Requires physicians to notify rape victims of their ability to take emergency contraception to prevent or terminate a pregnancy. OPPOSE

SB1470 Duty to Fill Prescriptions
Requires a pharmacist to fill, or refer to someone who will fill, all prescriptions regardless of whether it violates the pharmacist's conscience. OPPOSE

HB2352 Employment Non-Discrimination
Adds homosexuality and many other groups to the list of groups employers may not discriminate against in hiring. OPPOSE
HB2358 SB1468 Hate Crimes
Allows judges to rule misdemeanors such as graffiti as a hate crime and therefore may be subject to a harsher punishment. In addition the judge must make public in their ruling that the misdemeanor was a hate crime. The hate crime statute in Arizona includes sexual orientation and gender identity. OPPOSE

HB2380 Working Poor Tax Credit Simplification Simplifies the requirements for the tax credit for contributions to organizations that help the working poor. SUPPORT
HB2734 Electronic Identity Registration for Sex Offenders Adds electronic identification, including e-mail addresses and chat room names, to the list of information that sex offenders must report. This bill passed the House 59-0 on February 26, 2007. It has been assigned to the Senate Judiciary Committee.
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Pending Legislation in Arizona
State Senate SB1550 Abortion Reporting Requires abortion clinics to file a report with the Department of Health Services when abortions are performed. The form includes basic information such as the type of abortion, number of gestational weeks, etc. SUPPORT S.B. 1385 HPV Vaccination Would allocate $2.6 million from the 2007-2008 state general fund to pay for the HPV vaccine for women 21 to 26 years of age. Also reports a federal funding match of $5.6 million. S.B. 1437 Would appropriate $200,000 for outreach and education on numerous vaccines, including the HPV vaccine. S.B. 1502 Would require insurance providers to cover the cost of the HPV vaccine. Contact your Senator	State House HB2641 Parental Consent for Abortion Gives judges guidance when considering bypass petitions for minors to get an abortion. This bill passed the House of Representatives on March 8, 2007, by a vote of 34-21 with 5 members absent. The bill now goes to the Senate. View text View House Vote results SUPPORT HB2357 Terminally Ill Patients; Suffering Control Allows patients with terminal illnesses to request certain medications to control suffering, including committing suicide. OPPOSE HB2572 Aid in Dying Allows physicians to assist terminally-ill patients commit suicide. OPPOSE HB2685 Emergency Contraception for Rape Victims Requires physicians to notify rape victims of their ability to take emergency contraception to prevent or terminate a pregnancy. OPPOSE SB1470 Duty to Fill Prescriptions Requires a pharmacist to fill, or refer to someone who will fill, all prescriptions regardless of whether it violates the pharmacist's conscience. OPPOSE HB2352 Employment Non-Discrimination Adds homosexuality and many other groups to the list of groups employers may not discriminate against in hiring. OPPOSE HB2358 SB1468 Hate Crimes Allows judges to rule misdemeanors such as graffiti as a hate crime and therefore may be subject to a harsher punishment. In addition the judge must make public in their ruling that the misdemeanor was a hate crime. The hate crime statute in Arizona includes sexual orientation and gender identity. OPPOSE HB2380 Working Poor Tax Credit Simplification Simplifies the requirements for the tax credit for contributions to organizations that help the working poor. SUPPORT HB2734 Electronic Identity Registration for Sex Offenders Adds electronic identification, including e-mail addresses and chat room names, to the list of information that sex offenders must report. This bill passed the House 59-0 on February 26, 2007. It has been assigned to the Senate Judiciary Committee. Contact your House Representative