Key stakeholders and legislators contacted

Stakeholders

Medical Society of Virginia (MSV): MSV has worked strongly and decisively against this bill. Concerning SB 263, MSV has stated that, “Such practice is not consistent with NPs level of the commonwealth.” Because MSV is a strong opposing force, it is vital for us to contact them and provide education about and support for the bill.

Legislators

Mary Margaret Whipple: Mary Margaret Whipple represents the 31st District in the Virginia State Senate. She is the chief Patron of SB 263 as well as the Chairman of the Education and Health committee. She is also involved in several other related committes. As the Chief Patron of this bill she is vital to gaining support for this bill and the passage from committee to the Senate and the House. She is also an advocate for several other bills that will improve the public’s access to health care.

R. Steven Landes: Delegate R. Steven Landes represents the 25th district of Virginia House of Representative. He is a member of several committees and subcommittees that are of interest to this bill. As Co-Patron of the SB 263 and a member of Education Committee, he will be of great importance to the passing of the bill. In the 12 years that Landes has served as a delegate, other committee members have come to rely on him to represent them on countless legislation.

Senate Education & Health Licensing Subcommittee Members: Virginia SB 263 has been assigned to the Senate Education & Health Licensing subcommittee. No decision was made about the bill and it has been left in Education and Health. The following are members of the subcommittee: Quayle (Chairman), Lucas, Martin, Barker, Northam. These members are key proponents and are essential to the future of SB 263. Since the bill will begin in this subcommittee next year, these members have to approve the bill before it can progress.