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Thanks for doing such a phenomenal job of organizing this!
I contacted Stavisky’s, Oppenheimer’s and Paulin’s Albany offices and told them not to let the ACOG succeed in this!
I called and Stavisky’s person actually said “definitely” when I said I was calling to urge him to support the MMA and move it out of the higher education committee! Very encouraging and Glick’s said we’ve been getting a lot of calls about this! Keep ’em coming!
I have contacted the offices of Amy Paulin, Jeff Klien, Stavinsky and Glick to show my support for the MMA. I asked them to help preserve the choice for other women who wish to have this option. Thanks for keeping the pressure on!
Called Neil Breslin (staffer hadn’t heard about it at all, politely listened to a fairly long summation, then told me she was due in two days herself), Glick (staffer with lovely Irish accent knew all about it, took notes, said Glick favors MMA), Stavisky (staffer asked if I was for or against, then said thanksbye) and Jack McEneny (was transferred to voice mail and left what I hope was a succinct message).
As someone ho hasn’t been following this all that closely–who exactly are Glick and Stavisky? Are they in a particular position to get this out of committee, or something?
Thanks for all the fantastic work!
For the person who asked- Glick and Stavisky are the chairs of the committees where the bill is currently stuck- in the Assembly and Senate, respectively.
I had gotten a blow-off email from Glick last week- or that’s how I interpreted it- she said until her staff had fully assessed the effect it would have on other professionals (i.e. OBs?) and the significant change to the practice of midwifery (something that is not, in fact, the case), she had no intention of moving it out of committee.
Assemblywoman Joan Millman is now going to co-sponsor it, and my sentator (Squadron) is already a co-sponsor.
We’ll keep lobbying!
Thanks Anne and everyone!
It seems that Assemblywoman Glick was sending that same blanket response to everyone which we are now responding too in order to help educate her. The legislation will *NOT* change the practice of midwifery in NY. If you reread the Action Alert we have updated information to help create a reply to Glick. We have already responded and not received anything back.
We did amazing work everyone!
I emailed and called last week. I also contact Senator Seward about an in-person appointment at his Oneonta office and am waiting to hear back. I emailed and called my representatives plus Stavisky & Glick today. Assemblywoman Lifton’s office said not everyone realizes that she is a cosponsor. Thanks for all you’re doing on this issue!
This from Senator Seward today:
Thank you for your email message relating to midwifery legislation. I
appreciate hearing from you.
Without a doubt, midwifes play an important and significant role in our health care system, particularly in rural parts of the state including my 51st senatorial district. Eliminating the need for a written practice agreement would likely increase access and improve the quality of care for women who choose midwifery services.
Senate bill 5007, sponsored by Senator Duane, is currently in the Senate Higher Education Committee. Should the bill come before either the committee or the full senate for a vote at a future date, I will certainly keep your thoughts in mind when determining my support. From what I have read, however, I would be inclined to support the bill.
As always, please do not hesitate to contact me if I can be of any further assistance.
Senator Jim Seward
518-455-3131
http://www.senatorjimseward.com