Indiana Senate Bill SR0027

Indiana 2024 Regular Session

• Introduced: 3/5/24
• Passed: 3/5/24

Caption

Expressing appreciation to the Indiana State Medical Association and the Indiana Academy of Family Physicians for the "Doctor of the Day" program.

Impact

The resolution highlights the importance of medical professionals in supporting legislative operations. By facilitating health services directly to those involved in governance, the program ensures that lawmakers maintain good health and, by extension, greater productivity in their duties. This theme of legislative wellness can have a ripple effect on the effectiveness of the lawmaking body as a whole.

Summary

Senate Resolution SR0027 expresses the Indiana State Senate's sincere appreciation towards both the Indiana State Medical Association and the Indiana Academy of Family Physicians for their coordination of the 'Doctor of the Day' program. This initiative played an essential role in ensuring the health and efficiency of the legislative process by providing basic check-ups to legislators and Senate staff during the Second Regular Session of the One Hundred Twenty-Third Indiana General Assembly.

Contention

While the resolution is largely focused on appreciation and gratitude, it does underscore the increasing visibility of healthcare professionals in legislative processes. The potential for future collaboration between medical entities and legislative bodies remains an open avenue for discussion, signaling a norm where healthcare engagement in governance could expand beyond ceremonial roles.