If you'll remember, in July I wrote and blogged about my "Health Care Freedom Act of 2010," which was intended to be an amendment to the Alabama Constitution.
http://politicsalabama.blogspot.com/2009/07/alabama-health-care-freedom-act-of-2010.html
To date, no legislator has agreed to sponsor my amendment for the upcoming session.
HOWEVER.
It seems that Representative Gipson has sponsored a measure that is VERY similar to the one that I authored in July. Rep Gipson's bill is HB47 and is already pre-filed with the Legislature. The bill has no co-sponsors at this time, but let's see if we can change that.
I would also like to note that Rep Bentley has also pre-filed HB42, which is a similar amendment, but Rep Gipson's appears to be the more complete of the two.
It's time to get moving on this one, as the Legislature convenes on January 12. Call your Representatives and see if we can get some co-sponsors for Gipson's HB47. Also contact your Senators and see if we can get some companion legislation introduced into the Senate.
Let's go, guys. I'm making my calls, but I can't do it alone.
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
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I read the proposed HB47 and the provisions are a great start, especially putting it to the voters. However, I do not see if HB47 will correct weakenss of our current healthcare system, such as permitting AL residents to purchase health insurance across state borders or provide for tort reform. Including these measures would be an excellent example of Alabama standing on its own feet.
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