Representative Pete Nielsen is finalizing the legislation to save traditional midwifery and he announced this morning that he will introduce it in the House State Affairs Committee instead of the Health & Welfare Committee.
H & W has too many bills and with their time constraints, it probably wouldn't happen this session. Rep. Nielsen said “I think we have every bit as good and maybe a better chance of getting this through committee in State Affairs.”
Bonus: The statewide pressure we have already put on the 16 members of the H & W Committee - almost 25% of the House - significantly helps our overall battle.
ACTION ALERT
1. We need to bombard the entire House State Affairs Committee with short emails about why the midwifery licensure law needs to be made voluntary.
2. We also need to email our own legislators again in both the House and Senate, encouraging them to save traditional midwifery. Every email counts!
** Husbands and wives, please send separate emails from your own email accounts.
** Always include your name and address so they know you are their constituent.
You can find out who your three legislators are and contact them by following the links below:
Who are My Legislators?
How to Contact My Legislators?
A Midwifery Report is available for more information; an easier-to-read version opens when you click print.
For freedom,
Mirelle Stevens, consumer of midwifery
mirellestevens@yahoo.com
(208) 478-8683
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