Bill

SB 4

85(1) - 2017
Senate Health & Human Services
Senate Health & Human Services

Vote Recommendation

Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral

Author(s)

Charles Schwertner

Bill Caption

Relating to prohibiting certain transactions between a governmental entity and an abortion provider or affiliate of the provider.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

This bill would prohibit units of government from entering into a "taxpayer resource transaction or contract with an abortion provider or an affiliate of an abortion provider." The purpose of this bill is to prevent taxpayer funds or resources at any level of government from being used to support abortion. 

Vote Recommendation Notes

This bill deals primarily with a social issue. We do not take a position or offer vote recommendations on social issues, therefore we remain neutral on SB 4.