Next
week, Nevada NOW will be sending information via e-mail on
how you can help to pass the Titus bill that would make the
cervical vaccine accessible to thousands of girls in Nevada. Please
stay tuned! (Bill# SB 409)
Last Friday, Planned Parenthood, Nevada NOW, the League of Women
Voters and independent citizens testified against the legislation
that would elevate the legal status of the fetus to that of an
adult human being (Bill# SB 299) We are keeping our eye on this
bill, and will send out an action alert if this bill makes it
out of the Nevada Senate Judiciary committee.
Two weeks ago, Nevada NOW testified in front of the Senate
taxation committee in favor of granting tax breaks to companies
that provide on-site childcare for employees (Bill number SB211). This
bill has made it out of the Senate committee and we will keep
you updated on its progress. (Bill# SB 211)
Please go to the state legislature’s website and give
your opinion on these bills. The link is www.leg.state.nv.us/74th/opinions/Poll/. Simply
look up the bill or type in the number (eg SB409) and add your
opinion. Our legislatures read these opinions! You
will be even more effective if you call or write your legislator.
Usually, the legislator's assistant will answer the phone.
You will simply leave a message saying that you support bill
#_____. The following are links that help you contact your
legislator:
- SB409 - Requires policies of health insurance and health
plans to provide coverage for a vaccine to protect against
cervical cancer.
- SB211 - Authorizes deductions from the state taxes on financial
institutions and other businesses for certain expenditures
by employers for the provision of day care to the children
of their employees.
- SB299 - Establishes provisions relating to crimes against
unborn children.
