Here are a few highlights (and low lights) from last week’s legislative session in Tallahassee. It was the last week that committees in both chambers could meet (with the exception of Rules and Approps). i.e. if your bill is still in committee, it is likely dead this session. Last week we challenged 10 state legislatorsContinue reading “Tallahassee Update – Easter Break Edition”
Category Archives: Legislative Session
House Republicans Take Aim at Jackson Unions
On Thursday, a House committee approved tacking on seven amendments to a health care bill. The worst one proposes to take away the Miami-Dade County Commission’s power to approve labor contracts with employees at Jackson Health System. We’re fighting this one all the way.
Florida in Health Coverage Gap Spotlight
If you ever wonder whether we’re being heard when we, as healthcare professionals, go out there and advocate in Tallahassee, read this story.
Jackson Healthcare Professionals Take Tallahassee
A few clips from our Lobby Day trip. Wink News NPR Associated Press CBS4 Palm Beach Post
Lobby Day Summaries
For all members who are attending this year’s SEIU Local 1991 Lobby Days, here are links to the issues we will be fighting for in Tallahassee. Read ahead and get prepared for an exciting session! Agenda here: 2014 Lobby Day Agenda SEIU Local 1991 Bills The Florida Hospital Patient Protection Act (SB 1026/ HB 905) proposes toContinue reading “Lobby Day Summaries”
Tallahassee in 2014 — Healthcare, Jobs and Education
The legislative session has begun in Tallahassee and there are a number of important issues we will be following in the next two months. They include Medicaid expansion, pensions, Jackson funding, safe lift and staffing ratios bills and an effort to expand the scope of practice for nurse practioners.
Help Expand Healthcare in Florida
Last year, the Republican leadership in the Florida House made the ridiculous decision to reject $51 billion in federal aid to expand Medicaid eligibility to 1.2 million Floridians. Once again, a coalition of healthcare advocates will be fighting for the healthcare rights of all Floridians. The chief bad guy in that decision was House Speaker WillContinue reading “Help Expand Healthcare in Florida”
Bipartisan Town Hall on Healthcare Packed
Republican Sen. Rene Garcia and Democrat Rep. Jose Javier Rodriguez hosted a packed bipartisan forum on healthcare expansion in Florida, that included a surprising admission from the state Senator.
2013 Legislative Session Wrapup
In a challenging session, Local 1991 won on pensions and elections reform, held the line on funding for Jackson, beat back trauma deregulation and pushed for Medicaid expansion. There’s still work to do, including calling for a special session to expand healthcare to 1.2 million Floridians.