State Rep. Gary Click | The Ohio House of Representatives
State Rep. Gary Click | The Ohio House of Representatives
The Ohio House of Representatives has voted to override the governor's veto of House Bill 68, sponsored by Representative Gary Click. The vote, with a tally of 65 to 28, demonstrates a significant victory for women and children in the state.
Representative Gary Click, the sponsor of the bill, expressed his satisfaction with the results, stating, "Today marks yet another victory for women and children in Ohio. It is hard to fathom that we live in a society that would tell children that they need drugs and scalpels to live their authentic lives or that treats women as second-class citizens in their own spaces. These are horrible, harmful, and hurtful messages for Ohio's youth, and it is remarkable that we would even need a law to affirm these common-sense policies."
The passing of House Bill 68 aims to protect the rights of women in women's spaces and preserve the well-being of children. Representative Click emphasized the importance of this legislation, saying, "With this vote, we are restoring the fundamental value that the rights of women ought to be protected in women's spaces and children are once again entitled to grow up intact. Today, the Ohio House of Representatives has reaffirmed that we hold women and children at a premium in the state of Ohio."
Representative Click also expressed hope that the Ohio Senate would soon join the House in supporting and reaffirming these basic human rights for women and children in Ohio.
The decision to override the governor's veto reflects the state's commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of its citizens, particularly women and children. The Ohio House of Representatives has taken a stand against harmful messages and practices that could negatively impact the youth of the state.
As the bill now moves to the Ohio Senate, it is expected that further discussions and debates will take place. However, the House's resounding support for House Bill 68 sets a strong precedent and sends a clear message that Ohio is determined to protect the rights of women and children.
This legislative victory highlights the ongoing efforts to create a society that respects and values the rights of all its members. By overriding the governor's veto, the Ohio House of Representatives has taken a significant step toward affirming these important human rights for women and children in the state.
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