Republicans Try Again On Pro-life Bill

House lawmakers on Monday passed a pro-life reform measure that would prohibit taxpayer dollars and state-operated hospitals from performing abortions. The legislation includes new language that garnered a veto-proof majority in the House Monday. By a vote of 77 to 19, the House voted to send Senate Bill 139 back to the Senate for consideration. SB 139 mirrors provisions contained in Senate Bill 714, vetoed by Governor Brad Henry in April.

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