Minnesota Public Health Association
Since 1907, MPHA has been dedicated to creating a healthier Minnesota through effective public health practice and engaged citizens.
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MPHA Policy Resolution Process
All members of Minnesota Public Health Association are encouraged to develop policy resolutions for consideration by the Policy & Advocacy Committee.
Before you start, please review this sample resolution to understand the format we use for resolutions.
Also, please check the resolution handbook to see if we have an existing resolution on the topic. If so, consider whether the existing resolution can simply be updated to reflect current circumstances.
Interested in drafting or updating a resolution?
Please email the Policy & Advocacy Committee at policy@mpha.net to inform the co-chairs.
Resolution adoption process:
If you have questions at any time, please email the Policy & Advocacy Committee.1. Once you've drafted your resolution, the Policy & Advocacy Committee will review.
2. Then you will send your resolution to be reviewed by external reviewers.
3. Next the Governing Council reviews.
4. Finally, the full membership reviews (resolution posted on this website at least 15 days prior to the Annual Business Meeting) and votes to approve the resolution. (Resolution voting is typically brought to the Annual Business Meeting, but if the resolution is time-sensitive, an electronic vote can be arranged.) According to our bylaws, an 8% quorum is required to consider the vote valid.
Impact of Climate Change on Health
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Members approved this resolution via electronic vote in February 2019:
Resolution on Immigrant Children, Youth, and Families
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Members approved these resolutions at the Annual Meeting on Thursday May 17th, 2018:
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
MPHA Resolution on Immigrant ChildrenMay2018.pdf
Regulatory Action to Reduce the Impact of Menthol Cigarettes
MPHA - Menthol FINAL_May2018.pdf
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Members approved the following three resolutions at the Annual Meeting on April 19th, 2017:
Gun Violence Prevention
Gun Violence Prevention Resolution MPHA 2017.docx
Impact of Pesticides on Children's Health
Pesticide Impact on Childrens Health Resolution MPHA 2017.docx
A Comprehensive Approach to Protecting Human Health from Lead in the Environment
Lead Resolution MPHA 2017.docx
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The Policy & Advocacy Committee passed two resolutions at the Annual Meeting on Thursday, May 26th, 2016:
Impact of Climate Change on Health
Climate change resolution MPHA 2015.pdf
Vaccines are Essential to the Health of Minnesota
Vaccine Resolution MPHA 2015.pdf
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The Policy & Advocacy Committee passed three resolutions at the annual meeting on Friday, May 29, 2015:
Encouraging Foodstuffs Produced Without the Use of Medically Important Antibiotics
MPHA 2015 Policy Resolution_antibiotics.pdf
Earned Sick and Safe Time
MPHA 2015 Policy Resolution_ESST.pdf
Paid Family Leave