Statewide Public Policy Advocacy
Karen Rainey is AAUW Ohio’s public policy advocate. In this role, she testifies at legislative hearings in Columbus regarding issues that affect women and girls.
Here are links to her recent testimony:
- Testimony on House Bill 63, Abortion—Pregnant Minor
Before the House Health and Aging Committee
The Hon. Lynn Wachtmann, Chair
March 2, 2011
Read H.B. 63. - Testimony on House Bill 125: The Heartbeat Bill
Before the House Health and Aging Committee
The Hon. Lynn Wachtmann, Chair
March 6, 2011
Read H.B. 125 - Testimony on SB 72, which would not provide an exception for late term abortions for the mental health of the mother
Before the Senate Health Committee
March 30, 2011
Read S.B. 72. - Testimony on HB 155: The Jessica Logan Act on cyberbullying
Before the House Education Committee
May 25, 2011
Read S.B. 127, which mirrors HB 155 - Testimony on HB 78
Before the Senate Health, Human Services and Aging Committee
July 13, 2011
Read more: HB 78 approved by Ohio Senate ignores mother’s mental health - Testimony on HB 136, the Parental Choice and Taxpayer Savings Scholarship Program
Before the House Education Committee
Sept. 21, 2011
Read HB 136. - Testimony on HB 125, The Heartbeat Bill
Before the Senate Health, Human Services and Aging Committee
Dec. 12, 2011
Read H.B. 125 - Testimony on HB 487, including a provision to defund Planned Parenthood
Before the House Finance and Appropriations Committee
April 18, 2012
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