Important ballot initatives in several states Let's make sure people get out and vote
From: Devvy's Email Alerts Date: Mon, Nov 5, 2012 at 12:31 PM Subject: Important ballot initatives in several states -- Let's make sure people get out and vote Montana, Referendum 122 LR-122 is an act "prohibiting the state or federal government from mandating the purchase of health insurance." Also would prohibit imposition of "penalties for decisions related to the purchase of health insurance coverage." http://sos.mt.gov/Elections/2012/BallotIssues/LR-122.pdf Alabama, Amendment 6 http://ballotpedia.org/wiki/index.php/Alabama_Health_Care_Amendment,_Amendment_6_%282012%29 The measure, according to the text of the amendment, would prohibit mandatory participation in any health care system. The formal title of the proposal is House Bill 60, and was introduced by multiple state representatives in 2011 state legislative session. The measure is an attempt to block the Affordable Health Care Act that was signed by President Barack Obama on March 23, 2010 from taking effect in the state. The proposed amendment had to garner a 60 percent majority in both the House and the Senate to go to the voters. A simple majority on Nov. 6 will approve the amendment. Wyoming, Amendment A Legal analysis: http://www.wywatch.net/sites/default/files/Scott%20W.%20Somerville%20Analysis%20of%202012%20Constitutional%20Amendment%20A.pdf Amendment: http://soswy.state.wy.us/Elections/Docs/2012/2012BallotIssues.pdf Article 1, Section 38 - Right of Health Care Access (a) Each competent adult shall have the right to make his or her own health care decisions. The parent, guardian or legal representative of any other natural person shall have the right to make health care decisions for that person. (b) Any person may pay, and a health care provider may accept, direct payment for health care without imposition of penalties or fines for doing so. Florida, Amendment 1 http://ballotpedia.org/wiki/index.php/Florida_Health_Care,_Amendment_1_%282012%29 Amendment 1, also known as the Florida Health Care Amendment, is on the November 6, 2012 state ballot in Florida as a legislatively-referred constitutional amendment. The measure aims to prevent laws or rules from compelling any person or employer to purchase, obtain, or otherwise provide for health care coverage. The measure was filed by State Rep. Scott Plakon in the House and by Senate President Mike Haridopolos in the Senate. The proposed measure requires 60 percent voter approval for adoption. Arizona, Proposition 120 http://ballotpedia.org/wiki/index.php/Arizona_Declaration_of_State_Sovereignty_Amendment,_Proposition_120_%282012%29 The Arizona Declaration of State Sovereignty Amendment, also known as Proposition 120, will be on the November 6, 2012 general election ballot in the state of Arizona as a legislatively-referred constitutional amendment. The measure would declare state sovereignty over the state's natural resources based on the argument of "equal footing." Natural resources would include land, air, water, minerals and wildlife. Here in Texas, there is one weenie ballot proposition. "Don't Mess with Texas" seems to be morphing into "Go Ahead and Mess With Texas" REPEALING OBAMACARE Congress should immediately repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (otherwise known as Obamacare) and reject the rationing of healthcare by government or the intrusion by government into the doctor - patient relationship. Yes or No Would also like to throw this in even though it has nothing to do with elections. Hopefully, will help folks so they don't have sick pets and big vet bills. Comes from my dog insurance plan's newsletter: Go Cold Turkey - Data from Petplan pet insurance shows a 78% increase in pancreatitis and a 27% rise in gastroenteritis claims over Thanksgiving weekend, largely due to feeding pets rich, fatty foods like turkey skin and gravy. All the pancreas needs to become inflamed is one high-fat meal, so ditch the table scraps and offer your pets small servings of healthy whole foods like plain broccoli, carrots or white-meat turkey. Fungus Among Us - If your pet loves nosing through the fall foliage, keep abreast of potentially dangerous mushroom growths. Although the majority of mushrooms are low in toxicity, there are a few – such as the Death Cap Mushroom (Amanita phalloides), the most common cause of mushroom poisoning in both people and dogs – that can be fatal if ingested. If you suspect your pet has ingested a potentially dangerous fungus, contact the Pet Poison Helpline at 800-213-6680 or your local veterinarian immediately. -- To join RichsRants, send email to: [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/richsrants?hl=en
