Legislative Affairs

“One of the penalties of not participating in politics is that you will be governed by your inferiors.”

Plato

The mission of APCI’s Legislative Affairs division is to promote and protect the political and economic interests of all APCI members. In order to accomplish that mission, Legislative Affairs:

  • Provides lobbyist and/or legislative assistance in all APCI member states
  • Identifies pharmacy-friendly political candidates and generate funding to support them
  • Contributes to state associations and organizations with similar legislative focus
  • Identifies political leaders to meet and key meetings or conferences to attend
  • Establishes routine and structured legislative meetings in each state
  • Leverages APCI account representatives and staff personnel
  • Utilizes APCI's Board of Directors to attend selected legislative events
  • Encourages APCI member participation and support of NCPA
  • Maintains a Washington, D.C., presence, supporting NCPA and developing direct relationships

For more information about APCI's Legistative Affairs division, contact us or call (800) 532-2724.

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Apr

2016

AL Update: HB 58 on Committee Agenda for 4.20.16

HB 58 will be on the Senate Finance & Taxation General Fund Committee agenda, Wednesday, April 20th at 9:30 AM. It is imperative that you make CONTACT now with Committee Members.

12

Apr

2016

KY: PBM Transparency Bill signed by Gov. Bevin

KPhA's top priority for this legislative session, SB 117 was signed by Gov. Matt Bevin on Saturday, April 9.

12

Apr

2016

MS contacts needed for HB 456

Every independent pharmacist, pharmacy owner, and staff member needs to reach out and contact their local Senator and Representative and ask them to support HB 456 Pharmacy Benefit Prompt Pay Act.

12

Apr

2016

AL: CONTACTS NEEDED on HB 58

We still do not know when HB 58 will be heard in committee but it is never too early to make CONTACTS.

11

Apr

2016

Kentucky Legislative Update 4.11.16

Budget talks between the House and Senate broke down late last night. Legislators have been told there are no further talks scheduled at this time. The plan appears to be to come to Frankfort tomorrow for what will be the last day of the Regular Session.

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