2004 Senate Bill 1459: Exempt nursing mothers from jury duty

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Introduced by Sen. Wayne Kuipers (R) on November 3, 2004, to exempt nursing mothers from jury duty.
- Referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee on November 3, 2004.

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1) Much Needed Relief by Anonymous Citizen on February 15, 2005
This legislation is extremely important. The American Academy of Pediatrics just published a new policy statement strongly recommending government policies be altered in order to encourage and support breastfeeding.

Currently, Michigan has no such protection for breastfeeding mothers, or even for parents who care for their children full-time at home, even if they have no other options for childcare.

We need quick and successful action on this bill!

Thank you to the family-friendly Senators who have introduced it!

More info about nation-wide efforts (and previous efforts in Michigan) are available at http://www.familyfriendlyjuryduty.org
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2) thank you by Anonymous Citizen on January 1, 2005
thank you for introducing this much needed legislation. i hope it passes.
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3) R.N. and mother by Anonymous Citizen on December 31, 2004
My friend pointed out that the breastfeeding mother should be exempt only if she wants to. That breastfeeding should not disinfranchise her. PB
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