LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE - FPTA

Committee Members – Ellen O’Bannon, Chairperson
Mark Stoff, Paul Hughes, Tracey Estok, Ken Jacobs, Sheila Nicholoson, Cheryl Kirton.

The legislative committee represents the members of the Florida Physical Therapy Association in legislative activities that affect the profession. The committee is guided by the “legislative Platform” that is approved each year by the Assembly of Representatives. The Committee functions include introduction of bills in the legislature, monitoring and reviewing legislative activities that affect our profession. The committee also serves to educate members regarding the importance of involvement in our state legislative process. The Committee has created resources to educate FPTA members with the legislative process and how to become involved in shaping our profession.

The committee is in regular communication with lobbyists Martha Edenfield and Gene Adams. They meet as needed to coordinate committee activities and goals. Any FPTA member is encouraged to participate with the legislative committee and/or its programs.
Email Ellen O’Bannon for additional information, eobannon@aol.com

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