State Legislation- Pennsylvania Dietetic Association

State Legislative Information

The 2011-2012 PA Legislative Session has begun in Harrisburg

PADA would like to welcome new legislators and introduce our organization and we invite you to send a personal note. It’s easy with our template! Just download the letter, customize it and send it to your legislator. Don’t have your legislator’s email or address? Look it up here: http://www.legis.state.pa.us/

Don’t know if you have a new legislator? Check out our winners guide. Those legislators highlighted in yellow are NEW to the PA Legislature.

Keystone Policy Partner Program

The Keystone Policy Partner (KPP) program now has a Facebook page. Like our page for policy updates and network with other nutrition advocates.

Legislation Tracking

HB 2535

Bill Summary:

This bill will specifically add RDs to the list of recognized providers under Highmark.

PADA is working to reintroduce legislation that will add RDs to the list of recognized providers under Highmark.
Why do we need this bill? Link to: PA Blue Shield Backgrounder

Sponsor: Rep. Mike Sturla (D) Lancaster

Current status of the bill.

State Legislative Day 2012

The 2012 event will take place during the 2012 AME in Grantville, PA. Following breakfast and morning session on April 17, 2012 we will go as a group to the Capitol for a lunch with legislators and meet with our Representatives and Senators.

More details to follow - don't miss out on this great event!

Information/Resources

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