House Sends Death Bill To Otter

The House has passed the death bill, SB 1348a, which would ensure that treatment, food and fluids aren’t denied to a dying patient if the patient wants them and if they “in reasonable medical judgement will preserve the life of the patient,” on a 57-12 vote; it now goes to Gov. Butch Otter. Rep. Erik Simpson, R-Idaho Falls, called the measure “a good bill for Idaho citizens that helps balance the end of life equation”/ Betsy Russell , Eye On Boise. More here.

• Ways & Means introduces ‘food freedom’, consumer advocate bills
• House notes Bowe Bergdahl’s third year in captivity
• House passes judge retirement bill after extensive debate
• Winder: Ultrasound bill would need extensive changes before returning in 2013
• Senate passes big game auction tags bill 19-16
• House to address 35-35-35 plan
• House Ed clears teacher pay bill despite concerns
• Otter signs off on Alzheimers resolution, state plan effort
• Newspaper legal notice bill headed for governor’s desk

Question: Do you support the death bill (SB 1348a)?