Committee chairs appointed by the FNSA President following the annual state convention. Their appointment continues for one year. Committee members are welcome to apply here at any time following the annual state convention. Their appointment continues for one year or up to six months following graduation.

Committee members are expected to work with FNSA and the committee on events, participate in advocacy and policy-related initiatives, and provide updates to the FNSA Executive Board. Members are encouraged to attend committee meetings, collaborate with nursing leaders and organizations, and promote student engagement in legislative and political action through the following pathways:

• Provide students with the resources needed to be knowledgeable of the legislative process, how to be informed on nursing issues, and to be able to take an active role in helping shape the future of healthcare.

• Represent FNSA at public hearings, the legislature, and local legislative districts.

• Encourage chapters to initiate and maintain contact with their local legislative districts.

• Encourage and promote voter registration on chapter and state level.

FNSA Bylaws - Article XII, Sections 7 and 15

SECTION 7. The Committee on Legislation shall: 

(a) Be chaired by a Regional Director appointed to the position by the President and approved by the Executive Board at the post-convention Executive Board meeting. 

(b) Consist of members from each region of the state, when possible. 

(c) Initiate contact and work in conjunction with FNA, NSNA, FLN, and FNA legislative committees. 

(d) Represent FNSA at public hearings, the legislature, and local legislative districts. 

(e) Encourage chapters to initiate and maintain contact with their local legislative districts. 

(f) Provide each chapter with information on how to utilize the "political process" effectively to be of influence in health care issues. 

(g) Encourage and promote voter registration on chapter and state level. 

(h) Declare Legislative Day each year to coincide with FNA Lobby Days. 

(i) Perform all other duties pertaining to the office. 

(j) Maintain contact with members of FN-PAC and other appropriate organizations and committees involved in legislation and other issues important to nursing students and the profession of Nursing. 

(k) Perform all other duties pertaining to the office. 

SECTION 15. Political Action Network: 

(a) The Political Action Network shall consist of a Chairperson, and a Political Action Network Representative from each region of the state, whenever possible. 

(b) The Chairperson shall be an active FNSA member, appointed to the position by the President and approved by the new Executive Board at the post-convention Executive Board meeting each year. 

(c) Political Action Network Representatives shall be appointed by the President and Chairperson, and approved by the Executive Board at any Executive Board meeting. 

(d) The Political Action Network shall: 

a. Facilitate communication to the schools regarding legislation and other urgent issues in a timely manner. 

b. Maintain a current master list of each chapter, its President and Faculty Consultant, including telephone numbers, addresses, electronic mail addresses, and facsimile numbers when available. 

c. Write articles related to legislative issues for FNSA publications. 

d. Maintain contact with members of FN-PAC and other appropriate organizations and committees involved in legislation and other issues important to nursing students and the profession of Nursing. 

e. Maintain contact with the Legislative Committee and assist with the performance of its duties and requirements when requested by the Legislative Committee Chairperson or the President. 

f. Assist Executive Board members, and their committees, with the dissemination of information to the schools, when possible, if requested by the President or any other Executive Board member. 

• Organize a voter drive

• Participate in public meetings, including but not limited to those held by your local: City Council, County Commission, and School Board

• Contact your local and state representatives regarding public health laws

• Empower nurses by attending Advocacy Day with FNA in Tallahassee