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Best Practice : State Legislative Sunset / Sunrise Processes

Best Practice : State Legislative Sunset / Sunrise Processes. John T. Parsons, PhD, ATC, AT A.T. Still University Arizona Athletic Trainers’ Association. 2011 BOC Athletic Trainer Regulatory Conference. 2011 BOC Athletic Trainer Regulatory Conference. Objectives :.

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Best Practice : State Legislative Sunset / Sunrise Processes

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  1. Best Practice: State Legislative Sunset / Sunrise Processes John T. Parsons, PhD, ATC, AT A.T. Still University Arizona Athletic Trainers’ Association 2011 BOC Athletic Trainer Regulatory Conference

  2. 2011 BOC Athletic Trainer Regulatory Conference Objectives: • Describe Arizona sunset / sunrise process • Identify legislative goals, and timelines for sunset / sunrise preparation • Identify necessary resources in each of the following areas: • Informational • Personnel • Financial • Organizational

  3. Best Practices: Sunset / Sunrise Arizona Sunset / Sunrise processes

  4. Az Sunset Automatic - 10 yrs. Justify continuation COR public hearing Legislative recommendation

  5. Az Sunrise Triggered by ↑scope of practice Statutorily prescribed report COR public hearing Legislative recommendation

  6. Sunset Report - ABAT • Objective & purpose • Effectiveness • Public interest • Quality of rules • Transparency • Investigative ability • Prosecutions • Address deficiencies • Necessary changes • Potential for harm • Use of private contractors

  7. Sunrise Report - AzATA Define the problem Explain the need Costs, benefits and negative impact Identify affected organizations Summarizes efforts at solution Maintenance of professional standards

  8. Best Practices: Sunset / Sunrise Goals & Timeline

  9. Legislative Goals Sunset Sunrise Renew ABAT Remove all setting constraints Remove “person constraints Include athletic illnesses ABAT organization & administration Directing physician liability

  10. Organize GAC • Learn legislative process • Fundraising infrastructure • Educate/motivate ATs • Build relationships Phase 1: 2005-2008

  11. Submit reports • Secure finances • Identify experts • Organize information • Address stakeholders • Leverage legislative relationship Phase 2: 8/09 – 12/09

  12. Find sponsors • Finalize strategy (3 bills) • Leverage relationships • Organize members • Educate • Defend • Compromise Phase 3: 01/10 – 5/11

  13. 3 Bill Strategy • ABAT Renewal • ABAT Enhancement • Scope • ABAT Enhancement ABAT Renewal Scope

  14. Best Practices: Sunset / Sunrise Resources

  15. Personnel • GAC Chair • Lobbyist • Legal / legislative consultant • AT experts: • Education • Clinical practice • Subject matter (e.g., illness) • Policy

  16. Informational 3-legged stool NATA Competencies BOD Role Delineation Study BOC examination “Need” & “access” arguments “Scope of Practice” best practices “War game” – devils advocacy

  17. Financial Planned: $65 Used: ~$45k

  18. Organizational GAC-ABAT coordination Communication A.T. Day E-blast Talking points

  19. Acknowledgements • Rick Ball, Esq. • Susie Cannata, Esq. • AzATA GAC (’06 – ‘11) • John Neel, ATC (current Chair) • Alison Valier, PhD, ATC • Debbie Craig, PhD, ATC • Mike Boese, MS, ATC • Dan Wright, MS ATC

  20. Thank You 2011 BOC Athletic Trainer Regulatory Conference

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