John Moolenaar in MI legislative records
On Abortion:
Make partial-birth abortion a criminal offense
Legislative Summary:The partial-birth abortion ban act: An individual who knowingly performs a partial-birth abortion and kills a human fetus is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for up to
2 years, or a fine up to $50,000.00, or both. It is not a violation if, in the physician's reasonable medical judgment, a partial-birth abortion is necessary to save the life of a mother whose life.
The spouse of the mother at the time of the partial-birth abortion, or either parent of the mother if the mother has not attained the age of 18, may file a civil action against the physician.Legislative Outcome:
Sen. Moolenaar voted YEA; passed Senate 29-8-1, Sept. 21; passed House 75-34-0, Sept. 28; signed by Gov. Snyder, Oct. 11
Source: Michigan Legislative voting records on SB160
Sep 21, 2011
On Drugs:
Voted NO on medical marijuana
Legislative Summary: - Added to Schedule 2 list: Marihuana, including pharmaceutical-grade cannabis, if it is manufactured, obtained, and dispensed in compliance with this act and as authorized by federal authority.
- Marihuana can
only be obtained for the purpose of treating a debilitating medical condition
- Marihuana must be dispensed under a license issued under this article, with required restrictions.
OnTheIssues definitions:- "Schedule 1" drugs
have a high potential for abuse, & no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States.
- "Schedule 2" drugs have a high potential for abuse, but has accepted medical treatments, or currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions
- This bill legalizes marijuana only for medical purposes.
Legislative Outcome: Passed Senate 22-16-0 on Nov. 13; Sen. Moolenaar noted NAY; passed House 87-22-1 on Dec. 12; Signed by Gov. Snyder on Dec. 31
Source: Michigan legislative voting records: SB 660
Nov 13, 2013
On Government Reform:
Require photo ID for absentee voting
Legislative Summary:A person who applies in person to register to vote shall identify himself or herself by presenting an official state identification card issued to that person. The secretary of state shall develop a voter registration
training program for third-party voter registration organizations that teaches the proper procedure for taking a voter registration application.Veto Summary:SB754 precludes voter registration groups from receiving and delivering
registration applications until at least one member of their organization has received training. While our current Secretary of State would be very proactive on offering training, it is important to ensure that future officials provide proper training.
Voting rights are precious and we need to work especially hard to make it possible for people to vote.
Legislative Outcome:Sen. Moolenaar voted YEA; passed Senate 26-11-1, Feb. 14; passed House 66-43-1, June 12; vetoed by Gov., July 3
Source: Michigan Legislative voting records on SB 754
Feb 14, 2012
On Health Care:
Don't require insurers to treat autism like other conditions
Legislative Summary:Insurers and HMOs shall provide coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorders. Insurers and HMOs shall not do any of the following: - terminate coverage or refuse to deliver coverage
solely because an individual is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder.
- limit the number of visits an insured person may use for treatment of autism spectrum disorders
- deny or limit coverage on the basis that treatment is educational or habilitative in nature.
- subject coverage under this section to dollar limits, copays, deductibles, or coinsurance provisions that do not apply to physical illness.
Legislative Outcome:Sen. Moolenaar voted NAY; passed Senate 29-9-0, March 13; passed House 91-19-0, March 29; became law without governor's signature, April 19.
Source: Michigan Legislative voting records on SB415
Apr 13, 2012
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