SITUATION: IS THIS SOMETHING THAN CAN BE LEGISLATED?

Instructions:
How a Bill Becomes a Law
As you have discovered through this course, nurses are influential members of the community and the political system. Therefore, for the purposes of this assignment you will identify a problem or concern in your community, organization, etc. that has the capacity to be legislated. You will conduct research and state a proposal. Through the legislative process, your proposal for the problem or concern may influence an idea for change into a law.
First, refer to the "How a Bill Becomes a Law" media.
http://lc(dot)gcumedia(dot)com/zwebassets/courseMaterialPages/nrs440v_how-a-bill-becomes-a-law-v2.1.php
Then, view the "Bill to Law Process" to watch the scenario.
After viewing the scenario, refer to the "Legislative Assignment." You will need to save the document first in order to use it.
Submit the assignment to the instructor. You also reserve the right to submit your completed proposal to the respective government official. However, this is optional. If you select to submit your proposal as a part of the legislative process, refer to "Find Your Representative" or research the contact information on your own.
APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.
You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.
Helpful Tip: Complete each question and use references as required. You can answer the questions on the saved template itself or type the questions within a word document and answer each question. Don’t forget to answer the last question from the standpoint of who would you contact to discuss your idea and what would you say to them. See the details in the rubric to be sure you cover the points required for full point credit.
Template--Legislative Worksheet– How a Bill Becomes a Law
SITUATION: IS THIS SOMETHING THAN CAN BE LEGISLATED?
• Identify the problem/concern (include if this is a local, state or federal issue):
• State your proposal/idea (include details regarding how this will address the concern).
BACKGROUND: DO YOUR RESEARCH
• Include studies, reports, personal experience, or anecdotal stories related to your proposal.
• Has there been similar legislation introduced and/or passed in other states? If so, include it. (state if there has been legislation at a local, state or federal level and if it has been introduced and/or passed. If passed, what has the impact been if known)
ASSESSMENT: FINANCES AND STAKEHOLDERS
• Identify financial impact if any (e.g., added costs, cost savings, increased revenue. Address the cost and impact if the proposed bill is passed. How much is it to implement and what other costs would be seen, whether in savings or expenses once passed):
• Identify stakeholder groups that would support this bill and why they might support it:
• Identify stakeholder groups that would oppose this bill and why they might oppose it:
RECOMMENDATION
• Identify an elected official (i.e., legislator) to discuss your proposal and state why you have selected this official. Draft a sample letter to this legislator explaining your proposal and why you wish to meet. The letter can be added below or attached separately.
(I live in Florida)