Senate and House Democrats have now each approved bills to effectively repeal Michigan’s 1931 abortion ban, calling it a logical and important step after voter-approval of Proposal 3.
The push to repeal follows passage of Proposal 3, which made abortion a constitutional right in Michigan. Democrats argue it’s time the law was off books. While many Republicans say they worry the repeal will make it more difficult to ensure other restrictions remain.
The Michigan House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday approved and advanced legislation that would formally repeal an invalidated abortion ban and remove references to criminal penalties.
‘We're going to see a number of laws that are on the books right now be repealed’ with supporters of abortion rights holding legislative majority and other statewide offices, Attorney General Dana Nessel said Thursday.
Conservatives paid most of the costs to recount precincts in 43 counties. Few votes were changed and the passage of both proposals was confirmed by recount that some called a ‘fishing expedition.’
A conservative group wrote a $400K+ check for a partial recount of Proposals 2 and 3. Some money will be refunded. The recount resulted in a net change of less than 120 votes.
A conservative group is footing the bulk of the bill for a ‘fishing expedition’ recount of Proposals 2 and 3. But local clerks say municipalities still will have to pay thousands in fees.
Proponents of a Michigan constitutional protections for abortion vowed existing limits remain in place. That doesn’t preclude a Democrat-led Legislature from eventually changing them.
Voters approved both measures by wide margins. Now, election deniers are funding a recount. Officials blast exercise, but hope rules will prevent ‘chaos.’
Just when Michigan voters thought abortion rights were secure, a federal lawsuit filed in Texas by an anti-abortion coalition could curtail, at least temporarily, a medication used in 50 percent of procedures.
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With re-election wins for statewide office and key victories among the Legislature, Michigan is toward the top of the pack for women representation in state government.
With nearly 85 percent of the statewide vote in, support for Proposal 3, which would enshrine abortion rights in the Michigan Constitution, led 55.5 percent to 44.5 percent.
In the final days in the most expensive campaign in Michigan, volunteers working overtime to counter ‘confusing and extreme’ narrative of the constitutional amendment.
The latest campaign reports also show GOP gubernatorial nominee Tudor Dixon is closing the fundraising gap with Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Republican candidates for attorney general and secretary of state still trail behind the Democratic incumbents.
The state’s largest faith is mixing prayer and pragmatism in its fight against the ballot measure, trying to persuade even those who may generally favor abortion that the proposal is ‘extreme.’
