LEGISLATIVE WATCH
This page describes some of the items and issues we are following at the State and Federal Level.
On Monday, March 15th, 2010 SB 482 was signed by Governor Doyle completing the passage of our amended athletic training practice act. Attending the signing were Governor Doyle (seated) and standing from left to right, Denny Helwig, WATA President-Elect Ryan Wilkinson, Rep. Louis Molepske, WATA Governmental Affairs Committee Chair Mike Van Veghel, Sen. David Hansen and WATA President Joe Greene. Not pictured are Mindy Walker and Scott Stenger of Stenger Government Relations.
Action on WATA Legislative Efforts
On Monday, March 15th, 2010 SB 482 was signed by Governor Doyle completing the passage of our amended athletic training practice act.Special thanks are extended to Representative Molepske and Senator Hansen for their leadership and willingness to take authorship and ownership of our bill. Also to Scott Stenger an Mindy Walker for their guidance, encouragement and tireless efforts in support of our unique goals and particular needs. Finally a substantial thank you is extended to the members of the WATA who played an active and instrumental role in the passage of this bill. The entire WATA can be proud of how everyone involved in this process conducted their affairs in a respectful and professional manner especially in the proactive engagement of other professional associations and interests. While this is a proud but brief moment in our professional history, we are confident this will facilitate professional growth and acceptance in the dynamic health care marketplace for many years to come.
Specific details of the bill can be found here http://www.legis.state.wi.us/2009/data/SB-482.pdf . We will also discuss any questions or concerns you may have regarding this process, the bill content or its practical implication on your practice at our state meeting in Eau Claire. Until then, please contact WATA governmental affairs committee chair Mike Van Veghel (mvanveghel@uwhealth.org) with any questions or concerns you may have.
Mike Van Veghel
WATA Governmental Affairs Committee Chair
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