In 2007, Vermont House leaders brought assisted suicide to a floor vote, only because they were convinced it had the votes to pass. It ended up failing decisively, because citizens like us told their representatives in no uncertain terms that they did not want this legislation. We are in the same situation now. It appears that the Vermont House has the votes to pass the … [Read more...] about Urgent Alert! Please Call Your Representatives Again This Weekend And Please Get Others to Call
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Urgent Alert: Call Your Representatives This Weekend, and Testify at the Public Hearings on Tuesday
NOW is the time to call your representative. Emails are acceptable, but calls are more effective; and the weekend is the time to find your rep at home. Contact information is available here: http://www.leg.state.vt.us/legdir/districts.cfm?Body=H. Tell him or her that you do not want legal assisted suicide in Vermont. For talking points, read Donna Scott’s letter to … [Read more...] about Urgent Alert: Call Your Representatives This Weekend, and Testify at the Public Hearings on Tuesday
Urgent Alert: VT House Human Services and Judiciary Committees to Take Testimony on S. 77 April 10
Assisted suicide opponents will need to make our presence felt in the State House on April 10 as two Vermont House committees hold hearings on S. 77, the end of life bill passed by the Senate in February. Though the hearings are on that bill, the proponents of assisted suicide do not like it and will certainly try to restore its original Oregon-style form , the form in which it … [Read more...] about Urgent Alert: VT House Human Services and Judiciary Committees to Take Testimony on S. 77 April 10
Alert: Be Prepared for House Hearings on S. 77
The Senate version of S. 77 has been sent to the House Human Services Committee. To date, there has been no further movement on the Bill, but we expect the House Human Services Committee to begin deliberations on the Bill as early as April 2, 2013. Updates, action alerts and messaging will be sent to you when the House Committee opens the discussion. Please prepare for yet … [Read more...] about Alert: Be Prepared for House Hearings on S. 77
URGENT ALERT! PUBLIC HEARING ON ASSISTED SUICIDE LEGISLATION, TUESDAY, JANUARY 29
There will be a PUBLIC HEARING Tuesday evening, January 29th On Proposed Legislation to Legalize Assisted Suicide in Vermont Place: House Chamber,Vermont State House in Montpelier, Vermont Time: from 5pm to 7pm We need to fill the Chamber with people who oppose this dangerous legislation! You will need to arrive early, get a sticker to wear to indicate your … [Read more...] about URGENT ALERT! PUBLIC HEARING ON ASSISTED SUICIDE LEGISLATION, TUESDAY, JANUARY 29