Showing posts with label legislation. Show all posts
Showing posts with label legislation. Show all posts
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Action Needed
Visit the WIC website to learn how you can voice your opinion regarding Governor Schwarzenegger's veto of AB 513 and SB 257. You will find a sample letter, as well as the email addresses of several major newspaper editors.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
California Vetoed: AB 513 & SB 257
Two breastfeeding bills have been on the governor's desk. Both were vetoed this week. :(
Veto Messages:
AB 513 (DE LEON):
To the Members of the California State Assembly:
I am returning Assembly Bill 513 without my signature.
I share the author's interest in promoting safer, healthier outcomes for mothers and their children. My Administration has several programs dedicated to promoting and encouraging mothers to breastfeed their infants for the multitude of health benefits it provides.
However, the addition of a new mandate, no matter how small, will only serve to increase theoverall cost of health care. This, like other mandates, only increases cost in an environment inwhich health coverage is increasingly expensive.
California has over 40 mandates on its health care service plans and health insurance policies.
While these mandates are well-intentioned, the costs associated with the cumulative effect of these mandates mean that these costs are passed through to the purchaser and consumer.
I continue to have serious concerns about the rising costs of healthcare and must weigh the potential benefits of a mandate with the comprehensive costs to the entire delivery system - and for that reason, I cannot support this bill.
Sincerely,
Arnold Schwarzenegger
SB 257 (Pavley)
To the Members of the California State Senate:
I am returning Senate Bill 257 without my signature.
This bill would require every state agency and department, including local offices, when notified by a female employee that she is nearing maternity leave, to notify the employee of information regarding lactation accommodation on the Internet Web site of theDepartment of Public Health.
While I appreciate the author's intent, I believe that this bill is unnecessary. Current law already requires that accommodation be made for lactating employees. I do not believe it has been adequately demonstrated that employees are unaware of their options.
For these reasons, I am unable to sign this bill.
Sincerely,
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Veto Messages:
AB 513 (DE LEON):
To the Members of the California State Assembly:
I am returning Assembly Bill 513 without my signature.
I share the author's interest in promoting safer, healthier outcomes for mothers and their children. My Administration has several programs dedicated to promoting and encouraging mothers to breastfeed their infants for the multitude of health benefits it provides.
However, the addition of a new mandate, no matter how small, will only serve to increase theoverall cost of health care. This, like other mandates, only increases cost in an environment inwhich health coverage is increasingly expensive.
California has over 40 mandates on its health care service plans and health insurance policies.
While these mandates are well-intentioned, the costs associated with the cumulative effect of these mandates mean that these costs are passed through to the purchaser and consumer.
I continue to have serious concerns about the rising costs of healthcare and must weigh the potential benefits of a mandate with the comprehensive costs to the entire delivery system - and for that reason, I cannot support this bill.
Sincerely,
Arnold Schwarzenegger
SB 257 (Pavley)
To the Members of the California State Senate:
I am returning Senate Bill 257 without my signature.
This bill would require every state agency and department, including local offices, when notified by a female employee that she is nearing maternity leave, to notify the employee of information regarding lactation accommodation on the Internet Web site of theDepartment of Public Health.
While I appreciate the author's intent, I believe that this bill is unnecessary. Current law already requires that accommodation be made for lactating employees. I do not believe it has been adequately demonstrated that employees are unaware of their options.
For these reasons, I am unable to sign this bill.
Sincerely,
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Monday, April 27, 2009
Postpartum Depression Legislation
The Melanie Blocker Stokes MOTHERS Act recently was recently passed in the US House of Representatives. By funding education, the legislation stands to generate much-needed awareness that can lead to better detection and treatment of postpartum depression. However, the legislation still needs passage in the Senate. Mental Health advocates around the country have mobilized with a goal of having 1,000 organizations lending their support of the bill by Mother’s Day, as the MOTHERS Act will be re-introduced in the Senate the following week.
Join the movement for comprehensive change and help for millions of women at risk for postpartum depression by visiting http://www.perinatalpro.com/ppdlegislation/listingofsupporters.html.
For more information, contact Susan Stone, MSW, LCSW, Chairperson of Postpartum Support International’s President’s Advisory Council at susanstonelcsw@aol.com
Join the movement for comprehensive change and help for millions of women at risk for postpartum depression by visiting http://www.perinatalpro.com/ppdlegislation/listingofsupporters.html.
For more information, contact Susan Stone, MSW, LCSW, Chairperson of Postpartum Support International’s President’s Advisory Council at susanstonelcsw@aol.com
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