I have thoroughly reviewed the bill introduced by Senator Bolkcom. I have also reviewed the existing statutes he is proposing to amend by it.There are two very plain legal defects, and three plain practical defects in the bill.Senator Bolkcom’s new language provides that with respect to a specialized outpatient surgical facility (a twenty week abortion clinic) a certificate of need may only be issued if the clinic “will be located in close proximity to a hospital licensed pursuant to chapter 135B that provides the appropriate level of perinatal care consistent with 641IAC150…” There are two separate problems with this provision.First,...