So after a very chaotic day during which 3 recesses were called and after a day that was almost identical to yesterday's debate, the Cummings bill was passed by the senate 22-8. The Rodgers amendment was a last ditch effort to revive the former language, and was the cause of great debate and deliberation during recesses. The Rodgers supporters even offered to incorporate the … [Read more...] about Today
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Cummings amendment Passes
Cummings amendment SURVIVES AND passes through the senate and now goes to house! More info to follow … [Read more...] about Cummings amendment Passes
It’s back
Senate just released for a caucus due to a new surprise amendment. The new amendment appears to bring back most of the original wording. A point of order was brought by Senator Sears asking if the new amendment was asking the senate to deal with a matter twice. After a brief recess for Lt. Gov. Phil Scott to decide, the senate was reconvened and Phil Scott overruled the … [Read more...] about It’s back
Cummings (Senator from Washington) Amendment
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