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11th LD 2024 Community Voices on Opioid Solutions: Prioritizing Legislative Actions

From the Office of Rep. Steve Bergquist

Welcome to our community survey on opioid and fentanyl legislation priorities. The opioid crisis continues to affect communities across our state, prompting a range of legislative proposals aimed at addressing this issue. Your input is crucial in helping us understand which legislative measures you believe should be prioritized to effectively combat the opioid/fentanyl crisis.

Each question below presents a summary of a proposed bill, asking you to rate its importance on a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being 'least important' and 5 being 'most important
1.HB 1891: Extending Family Supervision for Substance Use Disorders

Rate the importance of extending supervision for families recovering from a parent's substance use disorder.
2.HB 1877: Improving Behavioral Health Coordination with Tribal Entities

How crucial is improving behavioral health coordination between state and tribal health systems?
3.HB 1929: Post-Inpatient Housing Program for Young Adults

Rate the importance of a program providing transitional housing and behavioral support for young adults after inpatient treatment.
4.HB 1956: Enhancing Substance Use Prevention Education

How vital is including comprehensive education on fentanyl, opioids, and other drugs in middle and high school curricula?
5.HB 1972: Supporting Health Professionals' Well-being

How important is enhancing the well-being of healthcare professionals through the Washington Physicians Health Program?
6.HB 1980: Enhancing Medicaid Emergency Transportation

How vital is allowing public emergency providers to contract with private providers with the goal of improving Medicaid transportation services?
7.HB 2075: Simplifying Licensing for Indian Health Care Providers

Rate the importance of simplifying the licensing process for Indian health care providers to improve tribal community health access.
8.HB 2112: Opioid and Fentanyl Prevention Education in Higher Education

How important is it for colleges to offer opioid prevention education and access to naloxone and fentanyl test strips?
9.HB 2245: Establishing Co-Response Services and Training

How crucial is establishing training programs for emergency response teams that include behavioral health professionals?
10.HB 2319: Enhancing Substance Use Disorder Care

Rate the importance of reforming substance use disorder treatment, including standardized patient care and enhanced counseling.
11.Which 11th LD community do you live in?
12.Your responses are anonymous, so if you'd like a personal reply:
    1. Send me an email; or
    2. Leave your name and phone number (optional)
Thank you for taking the time to share your opinions on these crucial legislative proposals. Your feedback is invaluable in shaping our approach to combating the opioid/fentanyl crisis and ensuring the well-being of our community