AGENDA 12:30 pm - 2 pm - A dvocacy Training at the Association of Community College Trustees (IACCT) building. Move to Capitol 2 pm - I MHCA President Welcome & remarks, IMHCA Government Chair remarks, IMHCA Lobbyist remarks. 2:30 pm - L egislator Guest Speakers 3 pm - Advocate! 4 pm - C losing remarks and Conference reminder

Special thanks to IMHCA’s new lobbyist, for helping to organize today’s event and for protecting the legislative and policy interests of mental health providers.

“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.” Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Want to find out more about how you can take part in IMHCA’s advocacy efforts? Contact IMHCA’s Government Relations Committee for more information! Email: [email protected], I [email protected] [email protected], I [email protected] IMHCA Website: www.imhca.net Address: PO Box 8223, Des Moines, Iowa. 50309

1 TABLE OF CONTENTS GET TO KNOW IMHCA ...... 3 About Us ...... 3 The Purposes of IMHCA ...... 3 IMHCA Board Members ...... 4 THE 88TH ...... 4 2019-2020 Iowa Session Leaders ...... 4 Senate Leaders ...... 4 House Leaders ...... 5 2020 Committee Assignment ...... 5 2020 Session Timetable ...... 8 2020 UPDATE ON TRACKED LEGISLATION ...... 9 Surviving the First Funnel...... 9 Bills of Interest That Cleared the First Funnel ...... 12 LEGISLATIVE PROCESS ...... 12 Bill Drafting ...... 12 Introduction ...... 12 Read First / Read Second ...... 12 Committees ...... 12 Passage Vote for Engrossment ...... 12 Rinse and Repeat ...... 12 Passage Vote for Enrollment ...... 12 Sent to Governor ...... 13 HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR FIRST TIME ADVOCATES ...... 13 Prior to the visit/event: Prep Work ...... 13 During the Event: Talking to Legislators: ...... 13 After the visit/event: Follow-Up ...... 14 How to Request a Conversation...... 14 ADDITIONAL STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE RESOURCES ...... 15 ATTACHMENTS...... 17 Participation in Making Iowa Laws ...... 17 Organization of the Iowa General Assembly…………………………………………….……………………………20 Complex and Parking Maps ...... 21 House/Senate District Info ...... 26 Future IMHCA Events ...... 28

2 GE T TO K N OW I MHCA

About Us The Iowa Mental Health Counselors Association (IMHCA) is a chapter of the American Mental Health Association (AMHCA). IMHCA is the only organization dedicated exclusively to meeting the professional needs of mental health counselors in Iowa. Since founded we have worked to promote quality mental health services for all people, distinguish the identity of the profession, and influence public policy to maintain standards of care and opportunities in line with our professional ethics and values. We accomplish these goals by working with other professional organizations, the state legislature, state regulatory agencies, and clients to promote quality in mental health counseling practices.

The Purposes of IMHCA Continuing Education • P roviding mental health counselors with continuing education opportunities to update and enhance their competencies Professional Support • P roviding a public forum and network throughout Iowa for counselors to address the social and emotional needs of their clients Promote the Profession • P romoting high standards of professional commitment to persons who seek mental health counseling services in Iowa • P romoting attainable licensure and certification for counselors on state and national levels • I ncreasing awareness of the role and function of mental health counseling and counseling services to the public • P roviding an alliance and increase advocacy for the profession by creating networks with counselors in other specialties and other organizations • S upporting research into mental health concerns, counseling interventions, and their effectiveness

3 IMHCA Board Members President C ourtney Ackerson, 2019-2021 Past President K acey Peterson, 2017-2019 President-Elect B oard Position Open! 2019-2021 Treasurer K ristten Buttermore, 2019-2021 Secretary K enya Rocha, 2019-2020 Public Policy Chair L isa Cosentino, 2017-2019 Public Policy Co-Chair R enu Suddapalli, 2019-2021 Membership Chair D ree LaToure, 2017-2019 Networking & Communications Chair K yla Loucks, 2017-2019 Conference Committee Chair R ebecca Spiess, 2020-2022 Continuing Education Chair Board Position Open! 2019-2021 Member-at-Large E rin Carter, 2019-2021 Member-at-Large C asey Baker, 2018-2020 Student Representative S heena Bahls, 2019-2021 Student Representative E mma Hendricks, 2019-2021 Website Coordinator J ason Stark, 2017-2019

THE 88T H I OWA GENERAL ASSEMBLY

2019-2020 Iowa Session Leaders

Senate Leaders President: C harles Schneider President Pro Tempore: J erry Behn Majority Leader: J ack Whitver Democratic Leader: J anet Petersen Majority Whip: Am y Sinclair Democratic Whip: Am anda Ragan Assistant Majority Leader: W aylon Brown Assistant Majority Leader: J ake Chapman Assistant Majority Leader: R andy Feenstra Assistant Majority Leader: D an Zumbach Assistant Democratic Leader: J oe Bolkcom Assistant Democratic Leader: W illiam A. Dotzler Jr. Assistant Democratic Leader: P am Jochum Assistant Democratic Leader: L iz Mathis 4 Assistant Democratic Leader: H erman C. Quirmbach Assistant Democratic Leader: R ich Taylor

House Leaders Speaker: P at Grassley Speaker Pro Tempore: J ohn H. Wills Majority Leader: M att W. Windschitl Majority Whip: M ike Sexton Assistant Majority Leader: H olly Brink Assistant Majority Leader: D aniel Adair Huseman Assistant Majority Leader: J on Thorup Assistant Majority Leader: L ouis J. Zumbach Minority Leader: T oss Prichard Minority Whip: Assistant Minority Leader: J ennifer Konfrst Assistant Minority Leader: C harlie McConkey Assistant Minority Leader: B rian Meyer Assistant Minority Leader: S haron S. Steckman

2019-2020 Committee Assignment

House - Education Committee Members (R, District 2 4) , Chair Tedd Gassman (R, District 7 ) , Vice Chair RasTafari I. Smith (D, District 6 2) , Ranking Member Holly Brink (R, District 8 0) Molly Donahue (D, District 6 8) (D, District 7 0) (R, District 2 7) (D, District 3 2) (R, District 1 6) Lindsay James (D, District 9 9) David Kerr (R, District 8 8) Monica Kurth (D, District 8 9) (D, District 8 6) (D, District 3 8) Ann Meyer (R, District 9 )

5 Norlin G. Mommsen (R, District 9 7) (R, District 2 1) (R, District 6 3) (R, District 8 2) (D, District 6 6) Sharon S. Steckman (D, District 53 ) Skyler Wheeler (R, District 4 ) (D, District 90 )

House - Ways and Means Committee Members (R, District 9 6) , Chair Joe Mitchell (R, District 8 4) , Vice Chair Dave Jacoby (D, District 7 4) , Ranking Member Jane Bloomingdale (R, District 5 1) Timi Brown-Powers (D, District 6 1) Gary L. Carlson (R, District 9 1) Mary A. Gaskill (D, District 8 1) (R, District 1 9) Dustin D. Hite (R, District 7 9) Steven Holt (R, District 1 8) Bruce Hunter (D, District 3 4) (D, District 1 00) Lindsay James (D, District 9 9) (R, District 2 ) (R, District 7 3) Monica Kurth (D, District 8 9) Jeff Kurtz (D, District 8 3) David E. Maxwell (R, District 7 6) Charlie McConkey (D, District 1 5) (D, District 7 7) Anne Osmundson (R, District 5 6) (R, District 2 3) Skyler Wheeler (R, District 4 ) Mary Lynn Wolfe (D, District 9 8) Louis J. Zumbach (R, District 9 5)

6 Senate - Ways and Means Committee Members Jake Chapman (R, District 1 0) , Chair (R, District 8 ) , Vice Chair (D, District 5 0) , Ranking Member (R, District 2 4) (D, District 4 3) Waylon Brown (R, District 2 6) (R, District 3 ) William A. Dotzler Jr. (D, District 3 1) Jeff Edler (R, District 3 6) Randy Feenstra (R, District 2 ) Eric Giddens (D, District 3 0) (R, District 1 5) Herman C. Quirmbach (D, District 2 3) (R, District 9 ) (R, District 4 7) (R, District 2 5) (D, District 3 7)

Senate - Human Resources Members Annette Sweeney (R, District 2 5) , Chair (R, District 6 ) , Vice Chair (D, District 34 ) , Ranking Member Joe Bolkcom (D, District 4 3) Jim Carlin (R, District 3 ) Mark Costello (R, District 1 2) Jeff Edler (R, District 3 6) Julian B. Garrett (R, District 1 3) Thomas A. Greene (R, District 4 4) Pam Jochum (D, District 5 0) Craig Johnson (R, District 3 2) Herman C. Quirmbach (D, District 2 3) (D, District 2 7)

7 2019-2020 Session Timetable

8 2020 UPDATE ON TRACKED LEGISLATION (Next Funnel Deadline: March 20, 2020)

Bills of Interest That Cleared the First Funnel

HF 2261: IMHCA S upport’s. Passed out of the Senate – Should be picked up in the House - Education committee. A bill for an act relating to the provision of behavioral health services including via telehealth in a school setting.(Formerly SF 2100.)

HSB 657: I MHCA support’s. On the House floor for debate. Any House member. A bill for an act relating to continuity of care and nonmedical switching by health carriers, health benefit plans, and utilization review organizations, and including applicability provisions.

HSB 647: IMHCA Undecided. House - Ways and Means committee A bill for an act relating to qualifications for holding professional licensure in this state, including the granting of licenses to persons licensed in other states and acquiring residence in Iowa, disqualification provisions for criminal convictions, the waiver of application fees, and licensee discipline, and including effective date provisions.(See HF 2470.)

SSB 3117: I MHCA support’s. On the Senate floor for debate. All Senators. A bill for an act relating to continuity of care and nonmedical switching by health carriers, health benefit plans, and utilization review organizations, and including applicability provisions.

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SSB 3116: I MHCA support’s. Senate - Ways and Means committee A bill for an act relating to state and local revenue and finances including modifying individual income taxes, sales and use taxes, water service tax, and certain tax credits and provisions relating to county juvenile court expenses and mental health region funding, making appropriations, and including effective date and applicability provisions.

HF 2222: I MHCA support’s. Senate - HR committee. Sub-committee: Senators Costello, Mathis and Johnson. A bill for an act relating to the Medicaid institutions for mental diseases waiver, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly HF 2073.)

HF 2192: I MHCA support’s. On the House floor for debate - all House Representatives. A bill for an act relating to reimbursement rates for health care services provided to covered persons by telehealth and including applicability provisions.(Formerly HF 2001.)

SF 2114: IMHCA opposes. Senate - Ways and Means committee. Sub-committee: Senators R.Smith, Brown, and Dotzler. A bill for an act relating to the granting of professional licenses, certificates, and registrations to persons licensed in other states.

HSB 598: I MHCA Undecided. House - Appropriations committee. Sub-committee members: Mascher, Dolecheck, and Kerr.

10 A bill for an act relating to classroom management and related practitioner preparation procedures for reporting alleged classroom violence and assaults, to corporal punishment, establishing a grant program and fund for creation of therapeutic classrooms, providing supplementary weighting for the transportation of certain students to therapeutic classrooms, making an appropriation, and including effective date provisions.

HF 2120: I MHCA support’s. On the House floor for debate. All Representatives. A bill for an act relating to protocols and school employee training relating to suicide prevention and the identification of adverse childhood experiences and strategies to mitigate toxic stress response and including effective date and applicability provisions.

HF 2081: IMHCA support’s. On the Senate floor. All Senators. A bill for an act relating to the inclusion of the telephone and text numbers for the your life Iowa program on public school student identification cards and including applicability provisions.(Formerly SSB 3020.)

HF 2089: I MHCA support’s. On the House floor for debate. All Representatives. A bill for an act relating to continuity of care and nonmedical switching by health carriers, health benefit plans, and utilization review organizations, and including applicability provisions.(See HF 2423.)

HSB 535: I MHCA support’s. On the House floor for debate. All Representatives. A bill for an act modifying duties to prescribe practices and procedures for implementation of a pre-application screening assessment program relating to the involuntary commitment or treatment of a person with a substance-related disorder.(See HF

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LE GISLATIVE P R OCESS

Bill Drafting T he process starts when someone decides current law needs revision. A bill is drafted, which is essentially a list of changes to the existing compiled state statutes and code that may add, strike, or amend the text to confer new purpose, restrictions, etc.

Introduction T he bill is introduced into the first chamber. This often entails the chamber Clerk and registering the official introductory draft of the legislation.

Read First / Read Second T he definition of "read" varies however. Rare is the instance that the bill is read verbatim on the chamber floor. At this stage a synopsis of the legislation is presented and any initial discussion or decisions on the merit of the bill may be decided and then the bill typically referred to one or more committees will continue the life process of the bill.

Committees I n most states committees do the bulk of the legislative debate, modification. They are specialized by area of oversight or expertise and will discuss and research the bill, potentially amending or substituting a new draft. The committee typically recommends to the Committee of the Whole, another way of saying the entire chamber, that the bill either Pass or Do Not Pass.

Passage Vote for Engrossment Af ter a bill has been 'read' a third time it is put to a vote for passage out of the originating house. If the vote passes the bill is then considered to be ‘Engrossed’ and it is sent to the other chamber of the legislative body.

Rinse and Repeat T he process then repeats itself from Introduction to Third reading in the second legislative chamber.

Passage Vote for Enrollment O nce the bill gets to third reading there is another vote for passage. Should it pass then the bill normally will be considered to be ‘Enrolled’. This version of the bill text is what will be sent to the Governor and will be codified by the Secretary of State as part of the

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Sent to Governor I n states where the Governor’s approval is required, the Enrolled bill is sent to the Governor. This may be ceremonial, or the Governor may have the power to veto the bill, or if left unsigned for a fixed period of time is de facto approved.

HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR FIRST TIME ADVOCATES First time? Don’t worry! IMHCA has you covered. See below for suggestions and information on how to discuss these very important issues with Iowa’s Senators and Representatives.

Prior to the visit/event: Prep Work ● Know who your local legislators are! If possible, send an email to let them know you will be at the capitol and seek them out after the event. The extra effort can go a long way down the road! ● Identify 1-3 goals for your visit. Don’t try and accomplish too much as you will run out of time and the importance of your message could be lost. Break those goals down into 2- 5 talking points each. Once you have established your goals and talking points, decide which committees and/or legislators you need to speak with. Note party line stance, committee role(s), voting record on the issue(s), etc. as you prepare. During the Event: Talking to Legislators: ● Use ‘Senator’ or ‘Representative’ when addressing all legislators. ● Introduce yourself and include your credentials and city of origin. For example: “Hello. I am Suzy Smith, Licensed Mental Health Counselor and I work in Private Practice here in Des Moines.” or “Hello. My name is Joe Clark, and I am a student at XYZ University studying mental health counseling.” ● Be courteous and to the point. ● Identify the bill you would like to discuss and explain why you support or oppose this particular piece of legislation. Be as specific as possible (for example, is it the entire bill or just certain language in the bill that you support or oppose?). Reiterate the talking points you developed for each bill, and respectfully communicate them, leaving time for questions. If working in a group, designate 1-2 individuals to lead the discussion as you may only have 5 minutes to make your point.

13 ● Keep in mind that local examples concerning the impact of legislation are very powerful. Think of how the legislation being discussed would impact you at an individual level. For example, would it make it harder for you to be reimbursed for your services? Would it ensure that consumers from your hometown get the kind of quality mental health services they desperately need? Would it create new opportunities for upcoming graduates or newly licensed counselors? This feedback is often what is desired during these discussions, so do not be afraid to weigh in! ● Let your legislators know if you agree or disagree on a particular vote. This feedback is important as it often takes several sessions for a bill to pass both the House and the Senate. She/he could be asked to vote on the same issue next year! ● Always thank them for their time. After the visit/event: Follow-Up ● If possible send a follow-up email or letter to reiterate what was discussed and again show your appreciation for a willingness to discuss your concerns. How to Request a Conversation ● Circle the option called “waiting to see you.” Include where you are from, especially if you are a constituent. Also, include your cell phone number so they can reach you before you leave the building if they cannot see you immediately. ● Hand the slip to the doorkeeper and wait for a response. Sometimes it may take your legislator 10-15 minutes to come out. (They may be finishing up a call or conversation before coming out to talk to you.) ● If your legislator is not available or not in their seat, a page or doorkeeper will come back out and call your name. If your note does not come back out it means your legislator was there and will be out soon to talk to you. ● Sometimes a staff person will come out to speak to you if the legislator is occupied. Be polite and treat this staff person as you would the legislator — a lot of times the staff person is a friend, relative, daughter/son or spouse of the legislator. ● Be prepared and be patient. The Capitol can be noisy and crowded, and you may feel jostled if the crowd that day is particularly large.

14 ADDITIONAL STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE RESOURCES Websites with important information helpful in preparing for your “Day on the Hill” are highlighted for your convenience.

The American Mental Health Counselors Association (AMHCA): T he leading national organization for licensed clinical mental health counselors. AMHCA strives to be the go-to organization for LCMHCs for education, advocacy, leadership and collaboration. h ttp://www.amhca.org/

The Iowa Mental Health Counselors Association (IMHCA): T he Iowa Mental Health Counselors Association is a chapter of the American Mental Health Counselors Association. IMHCA is the only organization dedicated exclusively to meeting the professional needs of mental health counselors in Iowa. Its sole purpose is to promote the profession of mental health counseling and the needs of our clients. h ttp://www.imhca.net/

Legislative News: T he Iowa Mental Health Counselors Association follows and reports on new legislation and updates to current legislation affecting mental health counselors in Iowa. h ttp://www.imhca.net/legislative-news

Find Your Legislator: h ttps://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislators; Committee Assignments and Agenda pages: h ttps://www.legis.iowa.gov/committees Legislative Document Research Page: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/publications/search

The Bureau of Professional Licensure: T he Bureau of Professional Licensure is a Bureau within the Iowa Department of Public Health with 19 licensure boards regulating 39 professions. The mission of the professional boards is to protect the public health, safety and welfare by licensing qualified individuals and enforcing Iowa's statutes and administrative rules fairly and consistently. https://ibplicense.iowa.gov

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: h ttps://www.cms.gov/ infoNET – Advocating for Change in the Iowa General Assembly: T he 2018 Guide to the Iowa Legislature contains a colorful guide (including pictures of Iowa’s legislators and information on what someone could expect during a trip to the Capitol for advocacy purposes) that was created to give advocates with disabilities the tools, information, and opportunities they need to take

15 action. www.infonetiowa.org/documents/cms/docs/2018_infoNET_Legislative_Guide_ Final-1-19-18_website.pdf infoNET – Advocating for Change in the Iowa General Assembly: T he Advocacy Toolkit is a great resource that outlines how to request a quick meeting with lawmakers on the floor of House and/or Senate, and what to do if those legislators are unable to meet. http://www.infonetiowa.org/documents/cms/docs/Toolkit4-7-15.2.pdf

USA.gov: O nline guide to government information and services. https://www.usa.gov/laws-and- regulations

16 ATTACHMENTS: Participation in Making Iowa Laws Complex and Parking Maps House/Senate District Info Are You Ready to Join IMHCA Future IMHCA Events

PARTICIPATION IN MAKING IOWA LAWS The state Senator and state Representative from each district are elected to represent constituent interests when making the laws of Iowa. Citizens can take part in the decisions made by those elected officials. For locating constituent Senators and Representatives, or to learn more about the Iowa Legislature, contact the Legislative Information Office (LIO). Search the web using F ind Your Legislator o n the Iowa General Assembly website: www.legis.iowa.gov E-mail: l [email protected] Legislative Information Office – Room G16 Legislative Services Agency Iowa State Capitol, Des Moines, Iowa 50319 Telephone: 515-281-5129

● Contact Senators during the legislative session at the Capitol by calling the Senate Switchboard at 515-281-3371, or address mail to the , State Capitol, Des Moines, IA 50319. ● Contact Representatives during the session at the Capitol by calling the House Switchboard at 515-281-3221, or address mail to the Iowa House of Representatives, State Capitol, Des Moines, IA 50319. The Iowa General Assembly website lists e-mail addresses of all legislators, or call the LIO. ● Legislators may also be contacted at their homes (call the LIO or check listings on the Iowa General Assembly web site). The Iowa Constitution requires the legislative sessions of each General Assembly to convene yearly on the second Monday in January. Adjournment usually comes at the end of April. During the legislative session, both the Senate and House have operators on duty to take phone calls and relay messages to legislators. Any citizen visiting the Capitol can arrange to meet with legislators. ● Observe the session. The debates may be viewed from galleries in the Senate and House chambers. The public may attend committee meetings and public hearings on legislation. Live audio of the Senate

17 and House debates is available on the Iowa General Assembly website.

Committee Work T he first part of the session is devoted to committee meetings. All bills that are debated must be approved by committee. A standing committee is a group of legislators that review all bills relating to a specific subject area. Once a bill is assigned to a committee, the committee chairperson appoints a subcommittee. The subcommittee, usually composed of three members of the standing committee, reviews the bill in detail and reports its conclusions to the full committee. The full committee then discusses the subcommittee’s conclusions and makes recommendations to the entire chamber. The committee may recommend to pass the bill, to pass the bill with amendment, to refer the bill to another committee for study, to postpone the bill indefinitely, or to send the bill to the floor for debate with no recommendation.

Debate W hen debate on a bill is finished, the bill’s title is read aloud to the chamber for the third and final time. If a constitutional majority (at least 26 Senators and 51 Representatives) votes to pass the bill, it moves to the other chamber. If fewer legislators than a constitutional majority vote to pass the bill, the bill fails.

Second Passage Am endments adopted by the chamber of origin are incorporated in the bill before it is sent to the other chamber. As the bill proceeds through the Legislature, the procedure in both chambers is basically the same. A bill introduced in the Senate will retain its original Senate number as it travels through the House and a bill introduced in the House will retain its original House number as it travels through the Senate. If the bill is further amended by the other chamber, the amended bill is sent back to the chamber of origin for approval. If the chamber of origin concurs or agrees with the amendment(s), the bill has passed both chambers in identical form and will be sent to the Governor for review. If the chamber of origin refuses to concur with the other chamber’s amendment(s), the bill is returned to the other chamber, which may recede from or insist upon their amended version of the bill. If they recede, the bill is sent to the Governor; however; if they insist upon their amendment(s), a conference committee is appointed to work out the differences.

Conference Committee C onference committees are composed of Senate

18 and House members representing both the majority and minority parties and both sides of the issue in dispute. The 10 members of a conference committee are appointed by the Senate Majority Leader and the Speaker of the House to study the points of disagreement between the chambers in an attempt to reach a compromise. If an agreement is reached, it is presented to both chambers in a report that contains the compromise version of the bill. The report cannot be amended by either chamber. If the report is rejected by either chamber, a second conference committee may be appointed. If no agreement is reached, the bill fails. If the conference committee report is adopted, the chambers again vote on the bill. If the bill is approved it will be enrolled and sent to the Governor for review. Final preparation of a bill before it is sent to the Governor is called enrollment. When both chambers have passed the bill in the same form, it is prepared with all approved amendments incorporated. After the bill is enrolled, the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House sign the enrolled version and the Secretary of the Senate or Chief Clerk of the House certifies that the bill originated in that chamber. The bill is then sent to the Governor for final action.

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