The Washington State Urology Society held its 9th Annual Legislative Day at our State Capitol (Olympia, WA) on Tuesday, February 11, 2025.  Fifty-one percent (25/49) of the legislative districts were represented by the urology constituents in attendance or had an appointment with our leadership.  Throughout the day there were a total of 47 meetings conducted by urologists as well as a resident, advanced practice provider, and an urology-aspiring medical student. Each person attending the Legislative Day participated in a minimum of 4-5 appointments each.  
 
There were additional opportunities to observe key committees holding hearings (ex. healthcare committees) to learn of additional bills being considered this year as well as see the hearing process in person.
 
The primary issues discussed during the appointments with key legislators by their urology constituents included:
OPPOSE:  House bill 1124 and Senate bill 5112 - Providing prescriptive authority to psychologists (PhD and PsD) 
Concern over non MD/DO seeking expending scope of practice where they do not have the training to deal with complications which the WSUS views as a significant patient safety issue
SUPPORT:  House bill 1266 and Senate bill 5446 - Create a Washington State Commission on Boys and Men.  The Commission will assemble data and experts; connect public, private, and nonprofit partners; consult with state agencies and established commissions; and make recommendations for policies and programs to help improve the well-being of Washington's boys, male youth, and men.  It is considered a parity bill to the current Washington State Women’s Commission and is sponsored by both Democrats and Republicans.
SUPPORT:  House bill 1392 and Senate bill 5372  - ​Medicaid Access Program.
SUPPORT:  House bill 1062 - Providing coverage for biomarker testing