The
purpose of the GAC is to
educate members about legislation
that affects
emergency nursing, emergency services and emergency
care.
Please encourage your fellow chapter members and
colleagues to use this web page as a reference of
emergency nursing advocacy.
Flash: Debby Rogers appointed deputy director of state agency
Press Release: Debby Rogers, 52, of Sacramento, has
been appointed deputy director at the Center for Health Care Quality
at the Department of Public Health. Rogers has been vice president
of quality and emergency services at the California Hospital
Association since 2005. She was associate secretary for legislation
at the California Health and Human Services Agency from 2004 to
2005, a policy consultant for the California State Senate from 2000
to 2004, and a policy consultant for the California State Assembly
from 1995 to 2000. Rogers has been a registered nurse since 1985.
This position does not require Senate confirmation and the
compensation is $132,000. Rogers is a Republican.
Check: ENA's website for information on national legislation
Go to: ENA's Legislative Action Center to contact Legislators, track Issues, check Calendars, contact Media
Go to: ENA's "Government Relations" page for E-Mail Alerts, Policy Positions, & EMTALA information
Read: OpEd on Overcrowding written by our Pres-elect, Marcus Godfrey. It inspired a Senator to support SB 336.
At Cal ENA State
Meetings, the GAC meets at 9:00.
Chapters are encouraged
to send a representative to the meeting.
Resources
You can find
both the Assembly and the Senate bills on this page.
You can also subscribe to a bill to get an update on when it is
being heard, in what committee and any changes in the language.
The California State Senate
Website provides
~Guide to the Legislative Process~
&
Bill Information Help & Search Advice
Use the
California Codes if you
wish to look up statute information.
Contact Members of the Assembly and Senate
GAC
Committee Contacts:
If you have questions or new information on any pending
legislation please contact any of the following ENA
members.
They are also available to assist you understand the
legislative process and navigating resources at
www.leginfo.ca.gov)
| Contact | Responsibility |
| Debby Rogers |
Chairperson for CalENA’s Government Affairs Committee |
| Kathi Ream |
ENA National Government Affairs Consultant |
Legislative Definitions:
Status: When a bill goes to APPR (Appropriations Committee),
--that indicates the program requires more than $150,000 in funding.
Committee Recommendations:
1.
Watch – Indicates Cal ENA
doesn’t have a position and will continue to watch the bill.
2.
Support
- Indicates Cal ENA supports the bill in its present form.
3.
Support if amended
– – meaning
CalENA is requesting changes, but would support even if no changes were
made. (letters should include requested amendments)
4.
Oppose
- means Cal ENA opposes (we include the rationale for opposition and
suggestions to eliminate opposition.)
5.
Oppose
unless
amended -
means CalENA would oppose the bill
unless changes were made (letters should include requested amendments).
6.
State Concerns - Express
concerns and maybe provide language to eliminate Cal ENA concern.