BISMARCK, N.D.—A measure that would outlaw abortions after 20
weeks of pregnancy based on the disputed premise that a fetus
can by then feel pain was sent to the North Dakota governor
Friday.  The North Dakota Legislature is taking a multi-pronged
approach this session in trying to make North Dakota the most
restrictive state in the nation in which to get the procedure,
with Gov. Jack Dalrymple already signing three measures into
law, including one that bans abortions when a heartbeat can be
detected—as early as six weeks into a pregnancy and before some
women even know they're pregnant.  Lawmakers' intent is to
challenge the 1973 U.S. Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade ruling that
legalized abortion up until viability, usually at 22 to 24
weeks.  The so-called "fetal pain" bill passed the House on
Friday with a 60-32 vote. The bill, which was approved by the
Senate 30-17 in February, now goes to the Republican governor,
who has hinted he will sign it.  Republican state Sen. Joe
Miller, the bill's primary sponsor, s