Wikipedia.org political website: on Abortion


Alberto Gonzales: Perceived as supporting abortion because of judicial rulings

Speculation over a possible Supreme Court nomination caused conservative stalwarts such as National Review magazine and Focus on the Family, among other socially conservative groups, to state they would oppose a Gonzales nomination. Much of their opposition to Gonzales was based on his perceived support of abortion rights; typically, they cited his place in the majority opinions of various Texas Supreme Court rulings in a series of In re Jane Doe cases from 2000 that ordered lower courts to reconsider minor women’s requests for a “judicial bypass” provided in a provision of Texas’ parental notification law, and in one case (43 Tex. Sup. J. 910), granted the bypass that allowed the girl to obtain an abortion without notifying her parents.

Source: Wikipedia, Alberto Gonzales article (Bush Cabinet) Jul 31, 2007

Christy Mihos: Supports abortion rights

Mihos supports abortion rights, gay marriage, and adoption by same-sex couples.
Source: Wikipedia.org Jun 5, 2006

Josh Green: No residency requirement for abortions; clinics ok

Bill Number HB 1242: A bill for an act relating to section 453-16, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Prohibits the State from denying or interfering with a female's right to choose or obtain an abortion of a nonviable fetus or an abortion necessary to protect the female's life or health. Repeals residency requirement for abortions. Permits abortions to be performed in clinics and physician's offices.

Legislative History (Wikipedia downloaded 1/7/2022): Hawaii state law since 1971 required that any woman getting a legal abortion in the state needed to be a resident for some specific period between 30 and 90 days [which this 2006 law repealed. This law's definition of "nonviable" was later refined]: As of 2019, the state prohibited abortions after the fetus was viable, generally some point between week 24 and 28.

Legislative Outcome: Passed House 37-13-1 on Mar/7/06; Rep. Green voted YES; passed Senate 18-7-0 on Apr/11/06; Signed by Gov. Linda Lingle on Apr/26/06.

Source: Wikipedia on Hawaii State Legislature voting record HB 1242 Mar 7, 2006

Kathleen Sebelius: Vetoed Comprehensive Abortion Reform Act as unconstitutional

On April 21, 2008, Sebelius vetoed SB 389, titled the Comprehensive Abortion Reform Act by its sponsors. Sebelius objected to the constitutionality, efficacy and morality of the proposed legislation.

Sebelius wrote, "The US Supreme Court decisions make clear that any law regulating abortion must contain exceptions for pregnancies which endanger the woman's life or health. However, SB 389 allows a variety of individuals to seek a court order preventing a woman from obtaining an abortion, even where it may be necessary to save her life. I am concerned that the bill is unconstitutional or even worse, endangers the lives of women." In addition, she expressed concern that the bill would "likely encourage extensive litigation" and that it "unnecessarily jeopardizes the privacy of Kansas women's confidential medical records."

Source: Wikipedia.com article "Kathleen_Sebelius" Apr 21, 2008

Kathleen Sebelius: Endorsed by Planned Parenthood for years as pro-choice

Sebelius has been endorsed by Planned Parenthood and they have conducted fundraising activity on her behalf. Sebelius vetoed abortion legislation in Kansas in 2003, 2005, 2006, and again in 2008.

In 2008, Sebelius vetoed House Substitute for Senate Bill 389, titled the Comprehensive Abortion Reform Act by its sponsors. Proponents of the bill claimed the legislation would strengthen late-term abortion laws and prevent "coerced abortions" particularly with respect to minors.

Source: Wikipedia.com article "Kathleen_Sebelius" Apr 21, 2008

Kirk Caldwell: No residency requirement for abortions; clinics ok

Bill Number HB 1242: A bill for an act relating to section 453-16, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Prohibits the State from denying or interfering with a female's right to choose or obtain an abortion of a nonviable fetus or an abortion necessary to protect the female's life or health. Repeals residency requirement for abortions. Permits abortions to be performed in clinics and physician's offices.

Legislative History (Wikipedia downloaded 1/7/2022): Hawaii state law since 1971 required that any woman getting a legal abortion in the state needed to be a resident for some specific period between 30 and 90 days [which this 2006 law repealed. This law's definition of "nonviable" was later refined]: As of 2019, the state prohibited abortions after the fetus was viable, generally some point between week 24 and 28.

Legislative Outcome: Passed House 37-13-1 on 3/7/06; Kirk Caldwell voted YES; passed Senate 18-7-0 on 4/11/06; Signed by Gov. Linda Lingle on 4/26/06.

Source: Wikipedia on Hawaii State Legislature voting record HB 1242 Mar 7, 2006

Linda Lingle: No residency requirement for abortions; clinics ok

Bill Number HB 1242: A bill for an act relating to section 453-16, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Prohibits the State from denying or interfering with a female's right to choose or obtain an abortion of a nonviable fetus or an abortion necessary to protect the female's life or health. Repeals residency requirement for abortions. Permits abortions to be performed in clinics and physician's offices.

Legislative History (Wikipedia downloaded 1/7/2022): Hawaii state law since 1971 required that any woman getting a legal abortion in the state needed to be a resident for some specific period between 30 and 90 days [which this 2006 law repealed. This law's definition of "nonviable" was later refined]: As of 2019, the state prohibited abortions after the fetus was viable, generally some point between week 24 and 28.

Legislative Outcome: Passed House 37-13-1 on Mar/7/06; passed Senate 18-7-0 on Apr/11/06; Signed by Gov. Linda Lingle on Apr/26/06.

Source: Wikipedia on Hawaii State Legislature voting record HB 1242 Apr 26, 2006

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