From listening to the debate, we believe the Cummings amendment appears is a significant improvement over the Galbraith/Hartwell amendment approved yesterday. It makes it quite clear that this protections afforded under the statute that the amendment would add are for doctors who are prescribing medication with the intent to relieve pain and suffering, not with the intent of … [Read more...] about Cummings (Senator from Washington) Amendment
Live Stream of VT Senate Debate
Live Stream on Senate third reading of S. 77 just began: http://www.vpr.net/audio-player/ … [Read more...] about Live Stream of VT Senate Debate
Rutland Herald/Vermont Press Bureau Article
http://www.vermontpressbureau.com/dramatic-vote-in-senate-proves-game-changer-for-death-with-dignity/ Dramatic vote in Senate proves game-changer for “death with dignity” The Legislature may have 180 members, but the biggest votes in Vermont’s history often come down to a single individual. And in the Senate Wednesday evening, Sen. Peter Galbraith used his turn at the … [Read more...] about Rutland Herald/Vermont Press Bureau Article
Judiciary Committee report
The judiciary committee met today at 10am to discuss the amendment to S.77 from yesterday's session. During the session a new amendment by Senator Cummings was reviewed. The Cummings amendment was different by primarily in wording and in eliminating the "Double effect" wording. The Committee voted 5-0 on the Cummings amendment after striking two items. First item … [Read more...] about Judiciary Committee report
Burlington Free Press Article on Amended Bill
http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/article/20130213/NEWS03/302130016/Vermont-Senate-considers-end-of-life-bill-amendments Senate changes end-of-life bill, then moves it forward Written by Terri Hallenbeck Free Press Staff Writer Feb. 13 burlingtonfreepress.com MONTPELIER —Another day, another vote —and a very different outcome. In a dramatic shift, the Vermont Senate … [Read more...] about Burlington Free Press Article on Amended Bill