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Legislative Activity

2/1/11 - Introduced

2/3/11 - Referred to the House Committee on Health and Aging

2/16/11 - First Hearing
Sponsor Testimony
Rep. Danny Bubp
Rep. Joseph Uecker

2/23/11 - Second Hearing
Proponent Testimony
Stephanie Krider - Ohio Right to Life
Jim Tobin - Catholic Conference of Ohio

3/2/11 - Third Hearing
Opponent Testimony
Kellie Copeland - NARAL Pro-Choice Ohio
Ashley Thompson

3/9/11 - Fourth Hearing
Opponent Testimony
Gary Dougherty - Planned Parenthood Affiliates of Ohio
Jaime Miracle - NARAL Pro-Choice Ohio
Nancy Pitts - Raising Women’s Voices
Cheryl Pentella - NCJW-Columbus Section
Written Testimony
Dr. Catherine Cansino - Physicians for Reproductive Health and Choice
Amendments - Four were offered (all defeated).
Vote to pass favorably out of committee - 12-10.
Complete amendment synopsis and committee vote count.

6/28/11 - House Session
Amendment - One was offered (tabled)
House votes to pass bill - 62-36
House Journal reporting amendment and final vote - see pages 931-938

9/20/11 - Referred to the Senate Committee on Insurance, Commerce, and Labor

11/15/11 - First Hearing
Sponsor Testimony
Rep. Joseph Uecker
Rep. Danny Bubp – written only

11/29/11 - Second Hearing
Proponent Testimony
Stephanie Krider – Ohio Right to Life
Jim Tobin – Catholic Conference of Ohio

12/6/11 - Third Hearing
Opponent Testimony
Nancy Pitts - Women Have Options
Marian Harris - NCJW
Gary Daniels - ACLU Ohio
Kelli Copeland - NARAL Pro-Choice Ohio
Gary Dougherty - Planned Parenthood Affiliates of Ohio
Cathy Levy - Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice
Written testimony was submitted by the following witness:
Dr. Catherine Cansino - Physicians for Reproductive Choice and Health
Vote to pass favorably out of committee - 8-3.

12/14/11 - Senate Session
House votes to pass bill - 23-10
Senate Journal reporting final vote - see pages 1818-1820

12/21/11 - Signed by Governor John Kasich.

03/22/12 - Bill takes effect 90 days after being signed.


(614) 224-0761
Legislation

HB 79
To ban qualified health plans from providing coverage for certain abortions.






OPPOSE
Text of Legislation

Sponsors

Rep. Danny Bubp (R-West Union)
Rep. Joseph Uecker (R-Miami Township)

Co-Sponsors

Rep. John Adams (R-Sidney)
Rep. Ron Amstutz (R-Orrville)
Rep. Peter Beck (R-Mason)
Rep. Terry Blair (R-Washington Township)
Rep. Terry Boose (R-Norwalk)
Rep. Andrew Brenner (R-Powell)
Rep. James Butler (R-Oakwood)
Rep. John Carey (R-Wellston)
Rep. Courtney Combs (R-Hamilton)
Rep. Randy Gardner (R-Bowling Green)
Rep. Cheryl Grossman (R-Grove City)
Rep. Bob Hackett (R-London)
Rep. David Hall (R-Killbuck)
Rep. Bill Hayes (R-Pataskala)
Rep. Michael Henne (R-Clayton)
Rep. Jay Hottinger (R-Newark)
Rep. Matt Huffman (R-Lima)
Rep. Ron Maag (R-Salem Township)
Rep. Jarrod Martin (R-Beavercreek)
Rep. Jeffrey McClain (R-Upper Sandusky)
Rep. Margaret Ruhl (R-Mount Vernon)
Rep. Lynn Slaby (R-Akron)
Rep. Lynn Wachtmann (R-Napoleon)
Rep. Ron Young (R-Leroy Township)
Rep. Richard Adams (R-Troy)
Rep. Jim Buchy (R-Greenville)
Rep. Margaret Condit (R-Liberty Township)
Rep. Timothy Derickson (R-Oxford)
Rep. Mike Dovilla (R-Berea)
Rep. Christina Hagan (R-Alliance)
Rep. Robert Mecklenborg (R-Green Township)
Rep. Craig Newbold (R-Columbiana)
Rep. Kristina Roegner (R-Hudson)
Rep. Cliff Rosenberger (R-Clarksville)
Rep. Peter Stautberg (R-Anderson Township)
Rep. Andy Thompson (R-Marietta)
Rep. William Batchelder (R-Medina)
Sen. Keith Faber (R-Celina)
Sen. Kevin Bacon (R-Minerva Park)
Sen. Cliff Hite (R-Findlay)
Sen. Shannon Jones (R-Springboro)
Sen. Kris Jordan (R-Powell)
Sen. Tim Shaffer (R-Lancaster)
Sen. Dave Burke (R-Marysville)
Sen. Bill Coley (Liberty Township)
Sen. John Eklund (R-Munson Township)
Sen. Scott Oelslager (R-North Canton)
Sen. Mark Wagoner (R-Toledo)
Sen. Chris Widener (R-Springfield)