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State of Arizona Senate Bill 1278 Restaurants; Allergy Awareness Requirements
Arizona Food Allergy Alliance has been working in concert with State Senator Linda Lopez, Arizona Legistlative District 29, on a what has now been drafted as State Bill 1278: Restaurants; Allergy Awareness Requirements. This bill is essentially created coupling AFAA's Restaurant Training Initiative (see below) and Massachusettes State law regarding restaurants.
The bill was heard on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 by the Commerce & Energy Committee. SB 1278 was voted down 4:2, but will be redrafted and heard again next session in 2013. Help us overcome this small pebble, as we conquer the mountain together!
CLICK HERE, for video of the hearing. The portion regarding SB 1278 begins at about 01:45:00.
CLICK HERE, to view the bill.
How to get involved:
1. Contact your local elected State Representative(s) and Senator(s). CLICK HERE, and enter your street address and zip code to see who your local elected officials are. Then CLICK HERE, to obtain their email and phone numbers. Ask them to learn about food allergies and anaphylaxis. Invite them to watch the video mentioned in this bill, found HERE. Utilize the talking points found HERE in your meeting with the State Representative or Senator.
2. Fill out the form below, and submit your ideas and recommendations for AFAA to present to Senator Lopez in the redraft for 2013. Questions email info@arizonafoodallergy.org.
3. MAKE A DIFFERENCE - Get you and everyone you know, to sign the petition below, "Restaurants; Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Awareness Requirements" today!
The bill was heard on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 by the Commerce & Energy Committee. SB 1278 was voted down 4:2, but will be redrafted and heard again next session in 2013. Help us overcome this small pebble, as we conquer the mountain together!
CLICK HERE, for video of the hearing. The portion regarding SB 1278 begins at about 01:45:00.
CLICK HERE, to view the bill.
How to get involved:
1. Contact your local elected State Representative(s) and Senator(s). CLICK HERE, and enter your street address and zip code to see who your local elected officials are. Then CLICK HERE, to obtain their email and phone numbers. Ask them to learn about food allergies and anaphylaxis. Invite them to watch the video mentioned in this bill, found HERE. Utilize the talking points found HERE in your meeting with the State Representative or Senator.
2. Fill out the form below, and submit your ideas and recommendations for AFAA to present to Senator Lopez in the redraft for 2013. Questions email info@arizonafoodallergy.org.
3. MAKE A DIFFERENCE - Get you and everyone you know, to sign the petition below, "Restaurants; Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Awareness Requirements" today!
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