On a roll call vote the House just voted to concur with the Senate proposal of amendment on H. 77, the Death with Dignity bill.
The vote was 75-65, and was definitely not on a party line vote.
Reasonable people can disagree on this issue, but I strongly agree with the advisability and necessity of this legislation.
I know two people with ALS, both of whom would greatly appreciate this bill, but neither of whom lives in our state. I hope the bill helps some Vermonters find a more dignified end than those forced to face the full brunt of the degrading impact of such diseases.