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PRINCIPLES REGARDING LEGISLATIVE CONCERNS AND POLITICAL ACTION

The American Medical Student Association:

1.             Can support national political nominees for nonelected positions that are of direct relevance and importance to the Association.  The process for doing so will include:

a.             a thorough review of the nominees qualifications for the position by the Legislative Affairs Director and the National President.

b.             upon completion of the review, the Board of Trustees will meet to discuss the nominees qualifications and views and how they reflect the principles and policies of AMSA, and subsequent to which the Board of Trustees will make the ultimate decision regarding support of the nominee in question.

2.             BELIEVES the determination of proper technique is out of the realm of expertise of legislators.  Whereas certain acts by health professionals may be determined unlawful, AMSA opposes any legislation that outlaws certain techniques for legal medical procedures.  It is lawful to regulate medical procedure, but not the techniques used to perform the procedure. (1995)

3.             In regard to transportation reimbursement programs:

a.             will lobby federal and state governments for an efficient program to compensate health centers serving low-income population for the costs of transportation provided by the aforementioned health centers; and (1999)

b.             ENCOURAGES and SUPPORTS individual chapters to lobby local officials for similar programs. (1999)