In a stunning turn of events, the Virginia Senate has voted 24-14 to scuttle a bill that would have given fertilized eggs the same legal rights as people.
Sen. Richard L. Saslaw, D-Fairfax, proposed that House Bill 1, which had passed the Senate Education and Health Committee earlier today on an 8-7 party line vote, be sent back to the committee and carried over to the 2013 legislative session for further discussion and deliberation.
Then Sen. Thomas K. Norment Jr., R-James City, the Republican leader of the Senate, rose to support the motion, saying that the issues raised by the bill are more complex and far-reaching than previously thought and merit further study.
The vote effectively kills the bill for the year.
YESSSSSSSS! Of course, we have to deal with it next year. But YIPPEE FOR NOW.
Fellow Virginians! ‘Tis a celebration!
(again, for now)
OK, that’s one down; now what about the other one?
(via kfadich)
