Success at LastThe Missouri Experience

Lori ScheidtExecutive Director

Missouri State Board of Nursing

Missouri’s Journey 2000-2010July 2000 Stakeholder

Meeting60 attendees

(legislators, associations, schools, employers & nurses

October & November 2000 Stakeholder Forums8 areas of state

Missouri Legislation163 State Representatives34 State SenatorsTerm Limits – 8 Years Per Chamber

Bill Passage•18 Senate votes•82 House Votes•Governor’s approval

Legislative History2001 - HB 1017 2002 - HB 17962003 - HB 5202004 - SB 11272005 - HB 5562006 - HB 1150 – Voted down in committee

2006 - SB 664 – Died in committee2007 & 2008 – No bills filed2009 – 2 Senate Bills filed – Success at

Last!

Died in Committee

What Went Wrong?Legislation Filed without Consensus BuildingCommittee Chair Against CompactAssociation Lobbied Heavily AgainstSensationalized Myths

2007 – Strategic ShiftNo legislation filed in 2007 & 2008Worked on relationship buildingDemystified MythsEmployers advocated for compact

2009 – The Stars AlignedTwo Senate Bills Filed

On behalf of an employer, not Board of Nursing

Reached agreement with association

No opposition testimony in hearings

Employer testimony focused on cost to do business in Missouri

New legislative leadership

Tips from Missouri•Break the Bill Down – keep it simple•Get a powerful sponsor•Get bill heard early•Lobbyist•Grass Roots Support•Educate Early•Face-to-Face Meetings are Better•Build solid relationships with nursing groups (not just on the compact). Trust is key.•Build relationships with lobbyists and legislators.

Thank You!Lori ScheidtExecutive DirectorMissouri State Board of Nursinglori.scheidt@pr.mo.gov