Government Affairs

GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS

Debby Rogers

To look up the text of a bill on the Internet or see where that bill is in the Legislative process go to:

www.leginfo.ca.gov

Cal ENA's Bill Tracking, updated by Debby Rogers, July 2010

Governor Highlights Legislation to Crack Down on DUI Offenders
Source: gov.ca.gov

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

Contact the Governor

Good Samaritan Law

The Government Affairs Committee meets at 9:00 when Cal ENA holds State Meetings.
Chapters are encouraged to send a representative to the GAC meeting.

The purpose of the Government Affairs Committee is to educate members about legislation
that affects emergency nursing, emergency services and emergency care.
This information is updated after every CalENA meeting.

Please encourage your fellow chapter members and colleagues to use this web page as a reference of emergency nursing advocacy.

Check: ENA's website for information on national legislation

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 Consultant

Read Good Samaritan Law - AB 83 (Feuer)

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.

Cal ENA's Sample Letters (2006) Regarding Legislation
(may be used as model for your own)

If you wish to write to representatives as an individual, the sample letters can be used as a guide.
Just remember, you are always encouraged to communicate with your representatives as an individual.
You can not participate in political activities in the name of ENA or Cal ENA unless a formal position
has been supported by the Cal ENA Board of Directors.

AB 586

AB 1137

AB 2083

AB 2108

AB 2265

AB 2554

9/8 Letter to Governor Requesting Veto of AB 2554

Go to ENA's Legislative Action Center: Contact Legislators, Track Issues, Check Calendars, Contact Media

Go to ENA's "Government Relations" page
for E-Mail Alerts, Policy Positions, & EMTALA information

Washington Update:
The latest news from ENA's Washington Office.