Political Action Plan Responses

R. Steven Landes’s legislative aid, Judy Wyatt, responded to our email in regards to SB 263. R. Steven Landes stated that he is aware that the bill was left in the Senate Education and Health, thereby killing it for the session. SB 263 never made it to the House Floor to be voted on. Although the session ended last week, his aide provided us with a link to track the 2010 legislation session online at http://legis.virginia.gov. We thank Judy Wyatt and R. Steven Landes for their response and information relating to SB 263.

Senator George Barker responded with gratitude for our inquiry regarding SB 263 and informed us that he is particularly supportive of nurse practitioners having the latitude and responsibility in the future. He did inform us that the bill was considered by the Senate and was declined. However, he also included that Senator Whipple may want to work on this issue during the rest of the year, and maybe reintroduce the bill next year. He will look carefully at any bill regarding this issue that may come to the Senate in the future. We thank Senator Barker for his support and kind response.

Mary Korving, Legislative Assistant to Senator Frederick M. Quayle responded to our email concerning SB 263. She said, “thank you for your e-mail. SB 263 was left in the Senate Education and Health Committee on February 16th, which means it has failed.” We were aware that SB 263 has failed for the year, however, we hope that by raising awareness and interest in this bill, it will pass in the next session.