On January 28, 2010, PTs, PTAs, PT Students, PTA Students, administrative staff and even some OTs, massage therapists and others attended PTWA Legislative Impact Day in Olympia, WA to meet with Senators and Representatives about the current spinal manipulation legislation.
Currently, physical therapists in WA are not allowed to perform joint manipulations to the spine. About 750 supporters marched on the Capitol last Thursday to talk about changing that legislation.
The Student Special Interest Group also held a meeting on Legislative Impact Day, with about 50 students in attendance from UW, UPS, and EWU. Many other PT and PTA students attended Legislative Impact Day and met with their Senators and Representatives during that time.
Was there any movement on the issue? When do they plan to vote?
ReplyDeleteA House Bill (HB1918) and a Senate Bill (SB5230) are already written and awaiting a hearing. Unfortunately, it is unlikely that either bill will be heard this session, as the House & Senate are very focused on the current budget deficit and other things. Melissa Johnson, PTWA's lobbyist, continues to fight the good fight in our place in the meantime, but she needs our help! If you live/school/work in WA, contact your senator/representative to ask for their support on this issue. More info can be found:
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