MPHA Legislative Priorities 2016

·        Support Gun Violence Prevention efforts

·        Support Vaccine Education and Promotion efforts

·        Support a $6 million investment in for Safe Routes to School infrastructure

·        Support a statewide comprehensive multi-modal transportation package that includes significant new funding for active transportation

·        Maintain Statewide Health Improvement Program funding

The Policy & Advocacy committee chose these priorities based on current engagement in coalitions or other external groups, and political feasibility.

Also note that the legislative priorities are a guide for the organization, and are not meant to preclude action taken in support of other policies.