Question

Although a number of state nurses’ associations have an interest in this bill, only one formally provided proponent testimony for the record. In addition, one adult NP, who represented herself as a single practitioner, provided testimony. What are the implications of limited proponent testimony? What does a small turnout, or silence, say to legislators? What might be done differently, or in addition, when the bill reaches the Senate?

Answer 1

The implications of limited proponent testimony include the fact that the legislators may think that few people are supporting the proposal i.e. are in favor of the views of the proponent for the framing of laws. A small turnout, or silence, says to legislators that few people are in favor of the proposal in consideration leading to the framing of laws pertaining to it. Things that should be done differently, or in addition, when the bill reaches the Senate is practice of advocacy by the stakeholders such as the nurse providers, as was done for example for the framing of the law of ACA by active lobbying.