Government Affairs Committee

Home About Chapters Committees Education Meetings Documents Links Contact Us   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.    www.leginfo.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 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

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.