The NO Taxes for Abortion Insurance Petition Drive Was Launched on June 3rd! The Petition Drive is a straight-forward legislative initiative of Right to Life of Michigan to keep our tax dollars and health insurance premiums from paying for abortions in Michigan. An exciting opportunity is before Michigan citizens. By working together we can keep our tax dollars and insurance premiums from paying for abortion as a part of Michigan health care. Abortion is not health care! Please join us in this historic effort, so that we are not forced to finance the destruction of innocent human life.
The federal health care reform law (Affordable Care Act) enacted in March 2010 requires that insurance exchanges be available in all 50 states by 2014. The ACA contains a special provision allowing the states to exclude abortion as a covered benefit. The petition drive needs to happen in 2013 so that Michigan can be ready for the federally required health exchanges which begin in 2014.
Michigan's Constitution allows the people to initiate legislation through a petition. This petition seeks to pass the Abortion Insurance Opt-Out legislation. The advantage of this approach is that the bill's language cannot be changed by the Michigan Legislature, nor can it be vetoed by the governor.
In order to propose this bill to the legislature, 258,000 valid signatures of registered voters must be gathered within 180 days. Once petitions are approved by the Board of Canvassers and submitted to the legislature, the legislature has 40 calendar days to act.
If a simple majority in both the House and Senate approves the bill, it becomes law without the governor's signature. The law would become effective ninety days after the end of the legislative session.
Go to RTL of Michigan official website Michigan’s Voice for more info on this critical initiative at: www.
To view a short webcast training session online, go to: http://
Go to Michigan Catholic Conference website to obtain additional info: http://www.micatholic.
Go to Michigan Catholic Conference for bulletin announcements: http://www.
The State of Michigan: To obtain blank petitions, supplies and related materials and/or additional info call RTL of Michigan’s state office at 616-532-2300 or email info@michigansvoice.com.
For Washtenaw County: To obtain blank petitions, supplies and related materials and/or additional info contact Karen Walacavage, Right to Life of Washtenaw County at 734-930-7474 or kwalacavage
Here is how you can help!
Get informed! You can view a short webcast training session online, by going to: http://
Sign the petition – you must be registered to vote in the State of Michigan. To request a blank petition call 616-532-2300 or email info@michigansvoice.com
Volunteer to help at the Ann Arbor Art Fair. Contact Karen Walacavage at 734-930-7474 or kwalacavage@rtl.org. See attachment for details.
Volunteer to make phone calls to Washtenaw County pastors by contacting Karen Walacavage at 734-930-7474 or kwalacavage@rtl.org.
Volunteer to deliver supplies to churches/organizations by contacting Karen Walacavage at 734-930-7474 or kwalacavage@rtl.org.
Volunteer to lead or help with a petition drive at your church/parish/organization. Contact your pastor or church leadership for the ok to lead a petition drive. To volunteer to help, contact a member of your churches’ Pro-Life or Respect Life Committee, watch for volunteer info in your bulletin or contact Karen Walacavage at 734-930-7474 or kwalacavage@rtl.org or Sandie Weathers at 734-657-1936 or prolifeacti
Volunteer to help at a petition drive at another church/organization/activity by contacting Sandie Weathers at 734-657-1936 or prolifeacti
Become a petition circulator. Circulate a petition(s) among family, church and college friends, neighbors, co-workers, an organization, on campus or at a public event. To obtain blank petitions, supplies and related materials and/or additional info contact Karen Walacavage at Right to Life of Washtenaw County at 734-930-7474 or kwalacavage
Thank your pastor for supporting the petition drive.
Register to vote. Obtain a State of Michigan Voter Registration Application at:http://michigan.gov/
Spread the word. Various bulletin announcements are attached for your easy reference. Please forward this notice/invitation to interested family and friends.
Stay informed. Go to www.michigansvoice.com.
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