Will Arizona lawmakers repeal 1864 abortion ban? Here's what to expect today.

Eight days after the state Supreme Court ruled that the ban could be enforced, the Legislature convenes Wednesday for a vote that could affect the lives of countless Arizonans. Spoiler alert — don't expect a final vote to repeal the ban today.

For Republicans, the would mean crossing their leader, House Speaker Ben Toma, who opposes a repeal. Opposing a party leader —"rolling the speaker" — is a big step in the Legislature. As of late Tuesday, there didn't appear to be a solid 31 votes yet to clear that first hurdle. "Those who call themselves pro life need to stay pro life," Herrod said in an interview Tuesday."You shouldn't change your pro-life position because of your perception of where the political winds are."

If the House does approve the repeal Wednesday, the bill would be transmitted to the Senate, which is scheduled to convene at 1:15 pm.

Source: Law Daily Report (lawdailyreport.net)

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