An amendment to remove rape and incest exceptions from the Indiana Senate's abortion bill failed.
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana General Assembly started meeting on Monday morning to work on legislation related to abortions and fighting inflation.
When asked about religious exemptions, specifically about the Jewish faith, Young said he was told to take his religion out of the abortion debate and thinks other faiths should do the same.Several Republicans, including Sen. Susan Glick, R-LaGrange, who authored the bill, and State Sen. Vaneta Becker, R-Vanderburgh County, spoke out against the amendment.WRTV Reporter Kayla Molander contributed to this update.
State Minority Leader Sen. Greg Taylor, D-Indianapolis, said Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita shouldn't be able to prosecute abortions because of his comments regarding Dr. Caitlin Bernard.6:15 p.m. Thursday: House debates inflation relief during second readings The Indiana House met Thursday for the second reading of HB 1001, which deals with inflation relief.
Senators pushed Senate Bill 1 to the back of the bills, meaning it will be the last one they discuss. 11:30 a.m. Thursday: Indiana Senate Democrats share their proposed amendments to abortion billIndiana Senate Democrats are holding a press conference to discuss their proposed amendments to Senate Bill 1, which relates to abortion.
A representative for the Republican leadership said the Democrats will be able to offer amendments tomorrow and they can be discussed then. This was proposed by Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb, which is why he initially called the special session. Senators are expected to meet Wednesday afternoon to adopt committee reports and will meet Thursday and Friday for additional readings, offer debate, vote on amendments and vote on the bill if it passes out of committee.12:50 p.m. Tuesday: Senate committee sends abortion bill, Senate Bill 1, to full Senate after amendment discussion A Senate committee will send Senate Bill 1, which relates to abortion, to the full Senate after a 7-5 vote Tuesday.State Sen.
Amendment 5, which would remove"the prohibition on telehealth being used for abortion," failed with a 4-8 vote. 11:25 a.m. Tuesday: Senate committee finishes public comment, moves to discussion The Senate Committee discussing Senate Bill 1, which relates to abortion, has closed public comment and started discussing amendments.
This is currently happening outside of the Senate Chambers. Again, public testimony is scheduled until noon. @wrtv pic.twitter.com/JuZlRVMbRp10:40 a.m. Tuesday: Indiana Right to Life to hold rally at 11 a.m. Indiana Right to Life is hosting a"Love Them Both" rally starting at 11 a.m. in the South Atrium at the Indiana Statehouse.
While people are gathering and getting ready for the rally, public comment on Senate Bill 1 is still happening in the Senate chamber.Desadier spoke about the services Planned Parenthood offers.8:25 a.m. Tuesday: Day 2 of the 2022 Indiana Special Session to begin at 9 a.m.Public comment on Senate Bill 1 is scheduled to resume at 9 a.m. Tuesday.
Also, you can watch full coverage of the special session from inside the chambers on the WRTV Live Stream. To watch, visit WRTV.com, the WRTV app or by searching WRTV on your streaming device. Among those who are protesting today, WRTV reporters spoke with several people about why they were there today.
Each person will have three minutes, but the chair, Senator Rodrick Bray, can extend the time if he sees fit. 12:45 p.m. Monday: Protesters move through Indianapolis Police are starting to close down some roads near the Indiana Statehouse as protesters continue to gather.WRTV Digital Reporter Shakkira Harris said there are some arguments sparking up between people on both sides, but she said they aren't"holding steam."Note: This is a live feed and is not being screened. Viewer discretion is advised.
She spoke about how she believes people do not have to abandon their faith and beliefs to agree the government shouldn't make decisions for her. She said she joined the lawmakers because President Joe Biden and her take their work"to stand in defense of women" throughout the country seriously. — Shakkira Harris July 25, 2022 The line for pubic comment, which is scheduled to start at 1 p.m., is wrapped around the block at the Indiana Statehouse.
At the airport, Harris was greeted by Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett, Congressman Andre Carson, Major Brittany S. Carter, commander of the 89th Communication Squadron and Kate Swain Smith, advisor to the secretary of the U.S. Department of Labor.11 a.m.: Hundreds gather as special session beginsAs the special session begins in Indiana, hundreds of people are gathering inside and outside the Indiana Statehouse.
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