We extend our gratitude to each of you for your efforts and support. Unfortunately, SB 161 was vetoed. This was not because of a lack of strong support. In the weeks between the Legislature’s passage of the bill and the Governor’s veto, Carrie's TOUCH, ACS, Susan G. Komen volunteers and bill supporters sent thousands of e-mails, faxes, and letters of support to the Governor's office, while others called to ask for his signature. The SB 161 Team met with multiple members of the Governor’s staff to discuss the policy and the importance of the bill to cancer patients and their families. The up side of the veto is that the Governor provided a roadmap for future activities with his administration on the issue. Click here to read the veto message.
We thank you and look forward to your support on future legislative endeavors.
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