California Nurses Association PAC
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| California Nurses Association PAC | |
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| Location: | Oakland, California |
| Type: | PAC |
| Affiliation: | California Nurses Association |
| Top official: | Malinda Markowitz, President |
| Website: | Official website |
As of 2019, the California Nurses Association PAC (CNA PAC) was a PAC based in Oakland, California. The committee served as the political arm of the California Nurses Association.
In 2016, the committee was advocating for the passage of California's Drug Price Standards proposition, which would regulate the price of drugs according to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs costs. The committee funded two PACs supporting proposition 61, the Yes on Prop 61, Californians for Lower Drug Prices, with Major Funding by AIDS Healthcare Foundation and California Nurses Association PAC and the Consumer Watchdog Campaign - Yes on 61, Major Funding by Yes on Prop 61, Californians for Lower Drug Prices, with Major Funding by AIDS Healthcare Foundation and California Nurses Association PAC.[1][2]
Background
As of 2019, California Nurses Association PAC was the political arm of the California Nurses Association. The PAC was formerly known as Action for Better Health.[3] According to paperwork filed with the office of the California Secretary State in 2016, CNA PAC's treasurer is Malinda Markowitz and the assistant treasurer is Michael Lightly. The committee is also led by Markowitz, who is the co-president of the California Nurses Association.[4][5]
Political activity
Ballot measure activity
2016 activity
California Nurses Association PAC advocated for the passage of California's Drug Price Standards proposition, which would regulate the price of drugs according to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs costs.[1] The shorter text of the ballot reads as follows:[6]
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Prohibits state from buying any prescription drug from a drug manufacturer at price over lowest price paid for the drug by United States Department of Veterans Affairs. Exempts managed care programs funded through Medi-Cal. Fiscal Impact: Potential for state savings of an unknown amount depending on (1) how the measure’s implementation challenges are addressed and (2) the responses of drug manufacturers regarding the provision and pricing of their drugs.[7] |
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CNA PAC contributed to the proposition through two PACs that both support prop 61, the Yes on Prop 61, Californians for Lower Drug Prices, with Major Funding by AIDS Healthcare Foundation and California Nurses Association PAC and the Consumer Watchdog Campaign - Yes on 61, Major Funding by Yes on Prop 61, Californians for Lower Drug Prices, with Major Funding by AIDS Healthcare Foundation and California Nurses Association PAC.[2]
Overview of ballot measure support and opposition
The following table details California Nurses Association PAC's ballot measure stances available on Ballotpedia:
| Ballot measure support and opposition for California Nurses Association PAC | |||
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| Ballot measure | Year | Position | Status |
| California Proposition 61, Drug Price Standards (2016) | 2016 | Supported |  Defeated
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| California Proposition 45, Required Public Notice for Health Insurance Rate Changes Initiative (2014) | 2014 | Supported |
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| California Proposition 17, Car Insurance Rates Based on Coverage History Initiative (June 2010) | 2010 | Opposed |
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Leadership
The CNA PAC was led by the California Nurses Association's co-president Malinda Markowitz during the 2016 election cycle.[4]
Recent news
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See also
- California Proposition 61, Drug Price Standards (2016)
- California Proposition 45, Required Public Notice for Health Insurance Rate Changes Initiative (2014)
- California Proposition 17, Car Insurance Rates Based on Coverage History Initiative (June 2010)
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 CA SOS, "November 2016 General Election, Prop 61" accessed October 28, 2016
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 CA SOS, "PROPOSITION 061- STATE PRESCRIPTION DRUG PURCHASES. PRICING STANDARDS. INITIATIVE STATUTE." accessed October 28, 2016
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "California Nurses Association PAC," accessed September 5, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 National Nurses United, "Nurses Cite Concerns over Health Risks on Major Huntington Hospital Expansion," February 22, 2016
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "Statement of Organization, California Nurses Association PAC," accessed September 5, 2016
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "California General Election November 8, 2016, Official Voter Information Guide," accessed August 18, 2016
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
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