RHCA Legislative and Public Policy Committee Meeting Follow Up Notes 12 13 22

RHCA Legislative and Public Policy Committee Follow-Up Notes

Tuesday, December 13, 2022 – 8:30 am to 10:00 am Central Time

Click for RHCA Legislative and Public Policy Committee Meeting Presentation… see online

If you have any questions, please call the RHCA at 972-786-0909.

Welcome

- Julio Florez, VP of Programs, RHCA
- Angela Berry Roberson, RHCA Board Parliamentarian, Legislative & Public Policy Committee Chair
- Mario A. Martinez, RHCA Legislative Consultant
- RHCA Upcoming Events

Committee Discussion Items

Priorities
- 2022 RHCA Legislative and Public Policy Platform Update
  - TX 88th Legislative Session… see online
    - Tracking Bills
      - Early filling will begin in November
      - Review 87th Session
      - 88th Session Process
        
        Google Drive – Excel
        
        Share Link
        
        Platform as guide
      - Testimony
        
        Develop letter template
  - Advocacy Platform… see online
  - Creating of Subcommittees
    - Safety
    - Workforce Development and Labor
    - Economic Development and Inclusion
- 87th and 88th Legislative Session
- Legislative Process and Election Results
- 2023 Legislative and Public Policy Committee Meeting Dates
Hearings
- Legislative Hearings & Subcommittee Roles

RHCA Upcoming Events

RHCA FREE Fall Protection Training Initiative – 2023… see online
ConnectU2Jobs… see online
RHCA Aprenda a Organizar su Negocio… see online
RHCA Luna Awards | Event Registration
- Corpus Christi, Wednesday, September 6, 2022… see photos
- Houston, Thursday, September 7, 2022… see photos
- San Antonio, Wednesday, October 5, 2022… see photos
- Austin, Thursday, October 6, 2022… see photos
- El Paso, Wednesday, October 12, 2022… see photos
- Dallas, Friday, December 9, 2022… see photos

Committee Resources

87th Legislative Session and Bills of Interest Reference

- HB 2581… see online
- HB 3069… see online
- HB 1476… see online
- Additional Bills… see online
- On the record… see online
- Memo… see online
- Comprehensive List… see online
- Yes – Support… see online
- No – Do not support… see online
- Neutral… see online
- Monitor… see online

To reference bills visit the Texas Legislature Online (TLO)… see online

Committee Action Items

Recommendations for topic speakers are due by November 25, 2022
- Email recommendations: [email protected]
Set a date for a sub-committee meeting that covers the following:
- Help with inviting monthly guest speakers & topics
- Committee Members to let RHCA know which Subcommittee they want to participate on
  - Safety
  - Workforce Development and Labor
  - Economic Development and Inclusion
Holiday Card to congratulate people who one election
- Half Page Card
- Add February 7th and 8th “Hope to see you there!”

Legislative & Public Policy Page:… see online

2023 Proposed Committee Meeting Dates: Second Friday of the Month 8:30 am to 10:00 am CST (Virtually)

Friday, January 13, 2023 – Meet in-person
Friday, February 10, 2023
Friday, March 10, 2023
Friday, April 14, 2023 *
Friday, May 12, 2023
Friday, June 9, 2023
July – Hiatus
Friday, August 11, 2023
Friday, September 8, 2023
Friday, October 13, 2023
Friday, November 10, 2023
Friday, December 8, 2023