
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