Oklahoma lawmaker proposes constitutional amendment to say life begins at conception
Critics say such a measure would have far-reaching implications beyond abortion
An Oklahoma lawmaker wants voters to enshrine into the state Constitution that personhood begins at conception.
Rep. Jim Olsen, R-Roland, said House Joint Resolution 1046 would make it more difficult for the Oklahoma Supreme Court justices to “ignore the rights of the unborn” in their rulings.
“The justices have…