Legislation / Getting Good Things Done

Healthcare and Community Safety

Enacted laws I have authored and/or co-sponsored:

• Coverage of PTSD treatment for first responders
• Coverage of hearing aids for children who are deaf or hard of hearing
• Restoration of dental care to Medicaid
• Improved funding for emergency medical services
• Regulation to prevent vape sales to minors
• Reform of Idaho’s civil asset forfeiture law to better protect civil liberties
• Medicaid expansion
• Felony penalty for animal torture

Recognition for my work in this area:

• Child Advocate Award from the American Academy of Pediatricians
• Outstanding Service Award from the Idaho Council for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
• Legislator of the Year Award from the National Association of Social Workers
• Named a Health Care Champion by Close the Gap Idaho
• Smile of Excellence Award from International College of Dentistry
• Idaho Women Lawyers’ Public Service Award