identify one key piece of the legislation that is currently making its way
through a state legislative process in California as well as many other states, but that
has not yet passed, been enacted, or very minimal time in existence. California, as
well as many other states maintains websites that follow proposed bills throughout the
legislative process. You are to locate one bill during the current year (2020-2021).
 

Students should select a bill that has been proposed in response to a perceived public
health problem and write an 5-6 -page paper (1” borders, 12 pt font) which includes the
following:

Approval of Final Paper Direction: You must get the instructor’s approval of the final paper topic. You will submit your bill number and 2-3 pages about the bill and health topic. You must get approval prior to beginning your final paper! (20 points, current year) (submitted separately from final paper) (ALREADY DONE)

? Overview of the health problem: An overview of the public health problem to be
addressed. Discuss the severity of the problem and number of people affected by it
and by the proposed bill. (5 points)
 

? Severity of the health problem: Discuss the research & the background in
relation to the health problem. Is there consensus among researchers regarding its
severity and how to best deal with it? What would realistically happen if no
intervention was implemented? Please make sure to cite all references to support
the stated statistics and data. (10 points)
 

? Overview of the bill and Stakeholders: An overview of the proposed bill in terms
of its specific provisions. Do not just discuss what the promoters promise that it will
accomplish. Make sure to read the fine print and see exactly what the bill will do.
Describe who the stakeholders are that are affected in any way by this bill. (10
points)
 

? Promises/Expected Outcomes: Who are the promoters of the bill? Describe
what the promoters of the bill believe that the bill will accomplish. Make sure to
discuss what specific health outcomes the promoters say will occur if the bill is
passed. (10 points)
 

? Problems: Describe what individuals or groups are opposed to the bill and why
they are opposed. Make sure to research special interest groups such as
professional trade associations, industry groups, etc. to explore the types of
lobbying efforts they are undertaking with respect to the bill. (20 points) 

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? Unintended Consequences: Describe what unintended consequence(s) could
arise resulting from passage of this bill. In this section you should discuss
unanticipated outcomes or results that could have a negative impact (go wrong) if
the bill was passed. (20 points)
 

? Recommendation: What is your recommendation regarding this bill. Make sure to
support your opinion with facts and with reference to class readings & other
references.