Legislation and Advocacy Evaluation

Name*

First NameLast Name

Email*

example@example.com

Speaker Pamela DiNapoli, Phd, RN: How would you rate the speaker's delivery and presentation skills?*

How would you rate the quality and relevance of the content presented?*

How engaging was the speaker during the session?*

True or False: In order to testify before a House committee, you have to go in person to the hearing.*

TrueFalse

The answer is False. In New Hampshire, you do not strictly have to be in person to submit input, but oral testimony requires physical presence, as NH House and Senate committees generally do not allow Zoom testimony. You can register opinions, submit written statements online, or appear in Concord to sign in and speak.

Which of the following are possible outcomes of an executive session*

Ought to Pass (OTP); Needs More Information (NMI); Dead on Arrival (DOA)Ought to Pass (OTP); Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA); Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL)

Correct, as well as these outcomes, there are more:

LOB - Legislative Office Building

GP - Granite Place

FISCAL NOTE - a cost estimate attached to a bill to indicate its fiscal impact

EXECUTIVE SESSION - a convening of a committee to discuss and make a recommendation on the bill

OTP - Ought to Pass

OTP/A - Ought to Pass as Amended

ITL - Inexpedient to Legislate

IS - Interim Study RE-REFER TO COMMITTEE - a recommendation used at times by Senate Committees in the first year of the legislative session

CROSSOVER - a date during the legislative year when bills introduced in the House move to the Senate and bills introduced in the Senate move to the House

ENROLLED - Action taken by the Office of Legislative Services once a bill passes both Houses or comes out of Committee of Conference. The bill is sent to the Secretary of State who delivers it to the Governor.

VETO - The return of a bill to the Legislature by the Governor without an approving signature. The Legislature may override a veto with a 2/3 vote.

SIGNING CERMONY - a celebratory gathering of the Governor signing a bill into law

Incorrect, please try again.

Which of the following is a way that a school nurse can advocate for or against a bill?*

A phone call to your legislatorTestimony, written or verbalLetter to the Editor of a newspaperAll of the above

All are correct. In New Hampshire, school nurses can advocate for or against a bill through several formal legislative and community-based actions. According to the New Hampshire School Nurses Association (NHSNA), effective methods include:

Sign a form indicating opposition or support for a bill (without speaking).
Submit a written letter of opposition or support to the relevant legislative committee.
Provide oral testimony during public hearings to share professional expertise and personal experiences.
Contact state representatives directly via phone or email to discuss the bill's impact on students and the community.
Engage with professional organizations like the NHSNA, which tracks legislation and organizes collective advocacy efforts.
Utilize social media and community platforms to raise awareness and gauge public sentiment regarding proposed laws.
Participate in "Lobby Days" at the state capitol to build relationships with lawmakers.

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