In this week's episode, Hallie and Dr. Luper share insight into House Bill 147 and Senate Bill 193, legislation that would give Naturopathic physicians prescribing rights in Alaska.
About HB 147: This bill modifies Alaska's laws regarding naturopathy by establishing a new system; giving naturopaths the right to obtain licensure to prescribe and administer prescription drugs.
About SB 193: Alaska Senate Bill 193 aims to modernize the practice of naturopathy by establishing a framework for licensed Naturopathic Doctors (NDs) to obtain endorsements for prescribing and administering certain medications.
How You Can Help: Contact Alaska state representatives, and urge them to vote in favor of naturopathic care in Alaska.
SB 193:
Senate HSS:
Senator Forrest Dunbar (Committee Chair)
Email: [email protected]
District: J
Party: Democrat
Toll-Free: 800-770-3822
Senator Cathy Giessel
Majority Leader
Email: [email protected]
District: E
Party: Republican
Toll-Free: 800-892-4843
Senator Matt Claman
Email: [email protected]
District: H
Party: Democrat
Toll-Free: 888-465-4919
Senator Löki Tobin
Email: [email protected]
District: I
Party: Democrat
Toll-Free: 888-330-3704
Senator Robert Myers
Minority Whip
Email: [email protected]
District: Q
Party: Republican
Toll-Free: 877-465-3719
HB 147:
House Labor and Commerce
Representative Carolyn Hall (Committee Co-Chair)
Email: [email protected]
District: 16
Party: Democrat
Toll-Free: 800-773-4968
Representative Carolyn Hall
Email: [email protected]
District: 16
Party: Democrat
Toll-Free: 800-773-4968
Representative Robyn Niayuq Frier
Email: [email protected]
District: 40
Party: Democrat
Toll-Free: 888-288-3473
Representative Dan Saddler
Email: [email protected]
District: 24
Party: Republican
Toll-Free: 877-460-3783
Representative Julie Coulombe
Email: [email protected]
District: 11
Party: Republican
Toll-Free: 888-269-3879
Representative David Nelson
Email: [email protected]
District: 18
Party: Republican
Toll-Free: 800-689-4998