Success at Last The Missouri Experience Lori Scheidt Executive Director Missouri State Board of Nursing
Jan 05, 2016
Success at LastThe Missouri Experience
Lori ScheidtExecutive Director
Missouri State Board of Nursing
Missouri’s Journey 2000-2010July 2000 Stakeholder
Meeting60 attendees
(legislators, associations, schools, employers & nurses
October & November 2000 Stakeholder Forums8 areas of state
Missouri Legislation163 State Representatives34 State SenatorsTerm Limits – 8 Years Per Chamber
Bill Passage•18 Senate votes•82 House Votes•Governor’s approval
Legislative History2001 - HB 1017 2002 - HB 17962003 - HB 5202004 - SB 11272005 - HB 5562006 - HB 1150 – Voted down in committee
2006 - SB 664 – Died in committee2007 & 2008 – No bills filed2009 – 2 Senate Bills filed – Success at
Last!
Died in Committee
What Went Wrong?Legislation Filed without Consensus BuildingCommittee Chair Against CompactAssociation Lobbied Heavily AgainstSensationalized Myths
2007 – Strategic ShiftNo legislation filed in 2007 & 2008Worked on relationship buildingDemystified MythsEmployers advocated for compact
2009 – The Stars AlignedTwo Senate Bills Filed
On behalf of an employer, not Board of Nursing
Reached agreement with association
No opposition testimony in hearings
Employer testimony focused on cost to do business in Missouri
New legislative leadership
Tips from Missouri•Break the Bill Down – keep it simple•Get a powerful sponsor•Get bill heard early•Lobbyist•Grass Roots Support•Educate Early•Face-to-Face Meetings are Better•Build solid relationships with nursing groups (not just on the compact). Trust is key.•Build relationships with lobbyists and legislators.
Thank You!Lori ScheidtExecutive DirectorMissouri State Board of [email protected]