This morning, the Florida State Senate is meeting to consider HB701, which would block health professionals from withholding food and water unless a patient has given his “express and informed consent.” Terri Schiavo never gave such consent, and her husband only "remembered" her wishes after winning a large malpractice judgement he promised to use for her rehabilitation--years after her brain injury.
The Senate previously rejected the bill, which fell short by 3 votes. The following is a list of the Senate Republicans who voted against the bill. Some have said that some of these senators are now on the fence:
Senator J.D. Alexander, Majority Whip
Phone: (850) 487-5044
E-mail: alexander.jd.web@flsenate.gov
Senator Nancy Argenziano
Phone: (850) 487-5017
E-mail: argenziano.nancy.web@flsenate.gov
Senator Mike Bennett
Phone: (850) 487-5078
E-mail: bennett.mike.web@flsenate.gov
Senator Lisa Carlton
Phone: (850) 487-5081
E-mail: carlton.lisa.web@flsenate.gov
Senator Paula Dockery
Phone: (850) 487-5040
E-mail: dockery.paula.web@flsenate.gov
Senator Dennis Jones
Phone: (850) 487-5065
E-mail: jones.dennis.web@flsenate.gov
Senator Jim King
Phone: (850) 487-5030
E-mail: king.james.web@flsenate.gov
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