California Lawmakers Introduce 2024 Policy
Posted OnFebruary 22, 2024 byI’m thrilled to share that AHA’s sponsored and co-sponsored bills have been introduced. AB 2887 by Assemblymember Maienschein (San Diego). More than 350,0000 people, including 23,000 children, experience cardiac arrest outside of a hospital annually. AB 2887 aims to improve the chain of survival with two potentially life-saving steps: 1) Requiring schools to update their…Read More…
Hawaii 2024 Legislative Session Update
Posted OnFebruary 22, 2024 byThe first bill deadline of the 2024 Hawaii legislative session has passed and I wanted to update you on our priority issues. First the good news: Bills addressing our top issues listed below have passed out of their first committee and are moving forward. Repeal the law passed in 2018 that took away power from…Read More…
Iowa Legislative Update
Posted OnFebruary 22, 2024 byWe’re Halfway There After a flurry of activity last week, we have hit the 7th week of the 90th General Assembly and we now have the top priority bills that will be debated in the days ahead. With major focuses on education, government efficiency, maternal health, our priorities have made it through and now is…Read More…
Mississippi Capitol Day
Posted OnFebruary 22, 2024 byOn February 12th, several American Heart Association volunteers and staff gathered in Jackson for a successful 2024 Mississippi Capitol Day.Read More…
Oregon 2024 Legislative Session Update
Posted OnFebruary 22, 2024 byWe are midway through the Oregon short legislative session and wanted to provide an update on our efforts. Priority Issues: EMS Modernization (HB 4081): This bill would create a framework for the Oregon Health Authority that would help ensure patients get to the facility best prepared to treat them if they experience a heart attack…Read More…
Celebrating Investments in Health in Washington
Posted OnFebruary 22, 2024 byThe Senate and House budgets were released the week of February 18th, and soon budget writers will be meeting to negotiate a final budget. Legislators must vote for a final budget by Sine Die, which is on March 7th, otherwise the Washington State legislative session could go into special session. We are very unlikely to…Read More…
Advocacy In Action 2024
Posted OnFebruary 21, 2024 byEvery year, American Heart Association volunteers gather at their state capitols to advocate for public policies that will result in a world of longer, healthier lives. Some of the advocacy events that have already occurred this year are listed below. To see more on upcoming advocacy events occurring across the country, like and follow our…Read More…
Florida Advances Youth Athletic Safety with Pioneering Legislation
Posted OnFebruary 9, 2024 bySB 830 and HB 865 gain momentum, emphasizing CPR and AED training for public school coaches In a significant move to enhance the safety of young athletes across the state, Florida Senate Bill 830, introduced by Sen. Jay Collins (R-Tampa), and House Bill 865, introduced by Representative Brad Yeager (R-New Port Richey), have successfully…Read More…
Working to build more walkable communities one community at a time
Posted OnFebruary 2, 2024 byWhile the Montana legislature may not be convening in 2024, it doesn’t mean our advocacy work has stopped. Currently we are working with elected officials in Missoula and Bozeman to pass complete streets policies. Complete streets policies make communities and neighborhoods more livable by ensuring all people can get safely to where they may need…Read More…
American Heart Advocates Head to Olympia!
Posted OnJanuary 30, 2024 byMonday, January 29th, we hosted our Washington State Legislative Lobby Day! We had an AMAZING turnout of advocates from across Washington State. Here’s our turnout by the numbers: 8 students from Tukes Valley Middle School DREAM Team 33 Staff & Volunteers 4 Board Members 1 Miss America Opportunity Preliminary Titleholder Advocates met with 37 different…Read More…