March Legislative Update

Legislative Update

Happy March! The Legislative Session starts this Tuesday, March 4th and is scheduled to end May 2nd. This year’s residents, Drs. McKinnis, Jourdan, and Vera, along with President Dr. Batlle and RFS Chair, Dr. Eber will be in town to see the legislature in action this first week.

On the committee agenda for the first week is SB 158 by Senator Berman which she sponsored on behalf of the Koman organization. The Breast Imaging Workgroup has reviewed the bill, which was heard last year, and is neutral, though the preference would be to wait for the federal bill to pass. Unfortunately, our state legislators prefer not to wait for the feds. This bill will be heard on Wednesday March 5th.

As we are in opening week, are still seeing new bills hit the system. It is too early to predict what will happen, but one guarantee is that it is never dull!

Best,
Alison Dudley Lobbyist, FRS
alisondudley@dudleyandassociates.com