Breaking News: House today clears the way HB607
Posted over 5 years ago by Jean Aertker
The House HHS Committee met today and passed 15-0, HB 7053 Direct Care Workers after a strike all amendment was added by Rep Pigman relating to independent NP practice. HB 607 is now in a better form that is amended the other bill and will now be the companion bill to SB1676!
You can watch The 2/26/2020 HHS meeting to hear Rep. Pigman's eloquent closing in his 21st presentation for our independent NP Billl. Rep. Pigman begins his remarks at 1:04-1:06. Here is the link:
FNPN and coalition members were joined by first timers to Tally, Miami members, Mark Fonseca, Ana Harwood and James Celestin. who drove up and found an air b&b! We also welcomed Martine Senatus and 5 other colleagues from the Palm Beach Black NP group who also drove up and are first timers to advocate with us at the Capitol! Thanks for coming to the call!
We hope you and your colleagues can join us next week -on Tuesday especially- at the Capitol when SB 1676 will be heard and support our bill.
Write your Senators now to please support
SB 1676 along with the new companion bill HB 7053 Direct Care Workers that includes the preferred language from HB 607 for Independent NP and PA Practice.