Small News/Politics Graphic Legislative Update: 8/18/97
From the CSOM


AB 174 (Scope of Practice) is going to Governor Wilson

Please write your support letters now!

AB 174 (Napolitano) limits who can practice acupuncture. This bill passed the Senate Floor on Monday, August 11 (22 to 8) and is being sent to the governor for his signature. Since eight Republican Senators voted AGAINST it, Governor Wilson needs to know that this has strong grass roots support.

Please keep the letter brief, to the point and use your own words. You may mail your letter the old fashioned way or send it via:
email: petewilson@ca.gov
Fax: (916) 445-4633

SAMPLE LETTER (on your business letterhead)
*Address the envelope with the first six lines of this letter:


(Date)

*ATTN: Deputy Chris Kahn
*Enrollment File:AB 174

*The Honorable Pete Wilson
*Governor State of California
*State Capitol
*Sacramento, CA 95814

Re: Support for AB 174 - Practice of Acupuncture

Dear Governor Wilson,

Please sign AB 174 into law to protect the citizens of California from substandard medical care. AB 174 will prevent nurses from being coerced to provide acupuncture treatments which are beyond their scope of training. AB 174 will also encourage medical facilities to utilize Licensed Acupuncturists to provide acupuncture for their patients. More and more patients are demanding quality care and a wider choice of services. This bill will help maintain high standards for acupuncture in California.

Please demonstrate your leadership of the people of California by enacting this legislation.

Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Yinyang Xiaoyaowan, L.Ac.


AB 410 (Gallegos/Villagairosa/Migden) Herb Sales Tax Exemption - has been parked in the Senate Appropriations Committee while the legislature dealt with the budget. It should start moving agian once they come back from vacation next week. We will let you know when to write letters to the governor.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT!

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