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October 13, 2010 4:30 – 5:30 pm Preview of 2011 Legislative Session More Success – More Stress? Len McComb , Lobbyist, W

October 13, 2010 4:30 – 5:30 pm Preview of 2011 Legislative Session More Success – More Stress? Len McComb , Lobbyist, WSHA/AWPHD Randy Revelle , Senior Vice President, Policy & Advocacy, WSHA Lisa Thatcher , Lobbyist, WSHA/AWPHD. Preview of the 2011 Legislative Session :

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October 13, 2010 4:30 – 5:30 pm Preview of 2011 Legislative Session More Success – More Stress? Len McComb , Lobbyist, W

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  1. October 13, 2010 4:30 – 5:30 pm Preview of 2011 Legislative Session More Success – More Stress? Len McComb, Lobbyist, WSHA/AWPHD Randy Revelle, Senior Vice President, Policy & Advocacy, WSHA Lisa Thatcher, Lobbyist, WSHA/AWPHD

  2. Preview of the 2011 Legislative Session: More Stress  More Success? Randy Revelle Len McComb Lisa Thatcher WSHA 78th Annual MeetingOctober 13, 2010

  3. Washington State Legislature WSHA Policy Priorities Washington State Budget Political Action Committee Outline of the Presentation 3

  4. Washington State Legislature

  5. 2010 Legislative Session Difficult, exhausting, and stressful One of the most successful in WSHA’s history Outstanding teamwork by members and staff The 2011 legislative session will be even more challenging 5

  6. Democratic Leadership Lisa Brown Senate Majority Leader Margarita Prentice Senate Ways and Means Chair Karen Keiser Senate Health Care Chair Frank Chopp Speaker of the House Kelli Linville House Ways and Means Chair Eileen Cody House Health Care Chair 6

  7. Republican Leadership Mike Hewitt Senate Minority Leader Joe Zarelli Senate Ranking Ways and Means Cheryl Pflug Senate Ranking Health Care Richard DeBoldt House Minority Leader Gary Alexander House Ranking Appropriations Doug Ericksen House Ranking Health Care 7

  8. Key Legislative Races: State Senate DistrictSenator Challenger 6th Marr (D) Baumgartner (R) 30th Eide (D) Moore (R) 41st Gordon (D) Litzow (R) 44th Hobbs (D) Schmidt (R) 45th Oemig (D) Hill (R) 47th Kauffman (D) Fain (R) 48th Tom (D) Bennett (R) 8

  9. Key Legislative Races: State House DistrictRepresentativeChallenger 2nd Campbell (R) Wilcox (R) 6th Driscoll (D) Ahern (R) 17th Probst (D) Peck (R) 21st Lilas (D) Scott (R) 25th Morrell (D) Zeiger (R) 26th Seaquist (D) Richards (R) 28th Green (D) Wagemann (R) Kelly (D) O’Ban (R) 9

  10. Key Legislative Races: State House(Continued) DistrictRepresentativeChallenger 35th Haigh (D) Griffey (R) Finn (D) Simpson (R) 41st Maxwell (D) Dunbar (R) 42nd Linville (D) Buys (R) 45th Goodman (D) Hastings (R) 47th Simpson (D) Hargrove (R) Open seats: 1st (2), 17th, 24th, 30th, and 40th 10

  11. WSHA Policy Priorities

  12. 2011 WSHA Policy Priorities(Preliminary list) Insurance Nurse staffing Adverse events reporting Regulatory reform Federal health care reform 12

  13. Washington State Budget

  14. Current Budget Situation • The 2009-2011 budget deficit was $11.6 billion. • State revenues continue to decline; more people need help from the state • Future: • Drastic cuts to services announced to balance current budget; • $520 million in across-the-board cuts • Additional cuts in the supplemental budget • At least a $4 billion deficit is projected for the 2011-2013 biennium. • Much of the budget is protected and cannot be cut. 16

  15. Who Has Authority to Do What? • Governor: • Across-the-board cuts • No discretion in what areas to cut • Legislature: • Line item budget changes • Additions and cuts • Raise revenues • Transfer funds 17

  16. Initiatives on the November Ballot • 1053: Restore two-thirds voting requirement for revenue increases • 1082: Privatize Worker’s Compensation • 1098: Establish an income tax on high wage earners • 1100, 1105: Privatize liquor stores • 1107: Repeal taxes on candy, gum, bottled water, and soda 18

  17. 2011 WSHA Budget Priorities Medicaid/hospital assessment State health insurance Mental health Medicaid optional services Supplemental payments Increased/new fees 19

  18. Political Action Committee

  19. Washington Hospital PAC In 2001, WSHA membership urged PAC expansion PAC donations – plus WHS profits and WSHA investments – make WSHA a major player. Excellent success in 2008 elections (96 percent of supported federal/state candidates were elected) 21

  20. Washington Hospital PAC(continued) Very good results in 2009: 475 individuals from 91 hospitals/systems contributed $137,076. Significant PAC donations increased WSHA’s access and influence. 2010 PAC goal is $145,000 from 500 donors. We have raised more than $105,000.

  21. Washington Hospital PAC(continued)

  22. We Need Your Help! Stay in contact with your legislators and arrange a hospital visit this year Answer calls to action in Inside Olympia or action alerts Talk to community leaders about hospitals and health care Educate reporters/editorial boards Contribute generously to the Washington Hospital PAC! 24

  23. Thank you! Questions and Comments Contact Information: Lori Martinez Policy/Advocacy Coordinator lorim@wsha.org 206-577-1838

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