The Council on Legislation (COL) reviews proposed federal legislation and recommends appropriate action in accordance with AMA policy. It recommends changes in existing AMA policy when necessary to accomplish effective legislative goals, and also develops and recommends models for state legislation to the Board of Trustees. COL also serves as a reference council through which all legislative issues of the AMA are channeled prior to final consideration by the Board.
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Council on Legislation (COL)
The Council on Legislation (COL) reviews proposed federal legislation and recommends appropriate action in accordance with AMA policy. It recommends changes in existing AMA policy when necessary to accomplish effective legislative goals, and also develops and recommends models for state legislation ...Read More
The Council on Legislation (COL) reviews proposed federal legislation and recommends appropriate action in accordance with AMA policy. It recommends changes in existing AMA policy when necessary to accomplish effective legislative goals, and also develops and recommends models for state legislation
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