title: Effective state EMS lobbying: it's all in the plan.
abstract: Any piece of legislation needs grass roots support. If local legislators are not hearing from local EMS systems, the bill will have an uphill battle in the legislative assembly. Bill sponsors and key supporters need to be regularly informed of the bill's status. Remember the KISS theory--all testimony and communication between local EMS lobbyists and legislators needs to be kept at an understandable level. Finally, remember to never quit your lobbying until the Governor signs the bill into law.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Haugen
mesh_terms: D004632:Emergency Medical Services / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006801:Humans; D008119:Lobbying; D014481:United States