Tom O`Halleran on Abortion

Favor requiring notarized permission for minor's abortion

Support of HB 2666 by ACC:The Arizona Catholic Conference supported six pro-life bills that were vetoed by Gov. Napolitano, including measures to require a parent's notarized signature before an abortion and a codification of procedures that a minor must follow prior to obtaining a judicial bypass for an abortion.

Veto message from Gov. Napolitano:This bill poses an unnecessary and unwise burden on the families of girls who seek abortions. Forcing a family to locate and procure the services of a notary to obtain a confidential and constitutionally guaranteed medical procedure is inappropriate.

Legislative Outcome:Passed Senate 18-10-2 on Apr/11/06; State Sen. Tom O'Halleran voted YES; Passed House 39-20-1 on Apr/12/06; Vetoed by Governor on Apr/17/

Supports public funding for abortion services.

The Christian Coalition Voter Guide inferred whether candidates agree or disagree with the statement, 'Public Funding of Abortions (Such as Govt. Health Benefits and Planned Parenthood)' The Christian Coalition notes, "You can help make sure that voters have the facts BEFORE they cast their votes. We have surveyed candidates in the most competitive congressional races on the issues that are important to conservatives."

Supports pro-choice legislation.

The Project Vote Smart Voter Guide inferred how candidates would respond to the question, 'Abortion: Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation?' Project Vote Smart notes, "in response to the increasing unwillingness of candidates to answer issue questions, Project Vote Smart has researched Congressional candidates' public records to determine candidates' likely responses on certain key issues. These issue positions, from the year 2016, are provided [for candidates who] refused to provide voters with positions on key issues covered by the 2016 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests. Historically, candidates have failed to complete our test due to the advice they receive from their parties and advisors and out of fear of negative attack ads."