How a bill becomes a law
What is it called when the Governor does not sign a bill?
Veto
Organizations and individuals
What is called when a person calls into a committee hearing?
"Me-Too"
Full coverage for diagnostic imaging following an ABNORMAL MAMMOGRAPHY OR presence of ADDITIONAL RISK FACTORS for breast cancer
What does UAEM stand for?
Universities Allied for Essential Medicines
What are the two houses called that a bill needs to pass through?
Senate and Assembly
True or False:
Position letters can only be written in support of a bill
False
-Organization
-Position on the bill
Who authored SB 257?
Senator Portantino
True or False:
Both the senate and assembly need to pass the bill for it to go to the Governor?
True
Where are support letters submitted?
CA Legislature Position Letter Portal
What are three ways in which a person can meet with a legislative office?
1. Via phone call
2. Via Zoom
3. In-person
How many times was SB 257 vetoed?
twice
What is the active bill that UAEM is currently working on?
SB 59: menstrual health equity bill
What fraction vote is needed from the houses in order to override the veto?
2/3
Describe one of the components included in a support letter.
- Summary of Bill
- Organization's or Individual connection to Bill
- Anecdotal Evidence + Statistics
- Closing Statement reaffirming position
How long should a meeting with a legislative office be?
15-30 min
What are some ways that we can support SB 257 after the bill was vetoed?
- Lobby for the overturn of the veto
-Push for the bill to be reintroduced
Who keeps rejecting the bills that UAEM supports?
Gov. Newsom -_-
What two letters go before the bill number if it was created by a senator?
SB
What's the difference between the header of a Position letter written by an Organization versus and Individual?
Individuals must include full residential address!
What should you ask at the end of a meeting with a legislative office?
If the legislative office has any questions or concerns
List one reason why Gov. Newsom vetoed the bill.
- Coverage already provided for primary mammograms
- May increase insurance premiums
- Exceeds costs of Affordable Care Act
Describe what one of the bills that UAEM has helped pass into law does.
- AB 1797: updated CA Immunization Registry
- AB 2098: Categorizes the spread of COVID-19 misinformation as medical misconduct
- SB 1479: requires public schools to create COVID-19 testing plan
- AB 665: allows youth ages 12+ to self-consent to mental health services