Committee Purpose

Committee Functions

• To recommend to the OTAC Board of Directors legislative positions on all bills and/or regulations viewed.
• To recommend amendments to bills or regulations, to the legislature to assure integrity of occupational therapy practice in California.
• To provide oral and written testimony on government affairs issues as appropriate.
• To provide the OTAC lobbyist with informaton necessary to carry positions to the OTAC Board of Directors.
• To encourage direct interaction of the OTAC membership with legislators at local and state levels.
• To have direct communication with the OTAC regions.

Committee Resources

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• Role of Committee Members
  
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• OTAC-PAC

Meet the OTAC Lobbyists

Jennifer Snyder, MPA, is a partner in Capitol Advocacy, LLC, one of Sacramento's premier lobbying firms. She has 20 years of legislative and advocacy experience with an emphasis on health and human services issues in California. She has a bachelor's degree in political science and a master's degree in health administration. Ms. Snyder's legislative career was spent in the California State Senate for five years as a legislative consultant specializing in health and education issues. She then served as the legislative director for the California Association of Health Facilities and the California Alliance of Child and Family Services. In 2000, she was hired by the California Hospital Association to spearhead their psychiatric hospital advocacy program. Ms. Snyder joined Capitol Advocacy in 2003, and became a partner in 2006. She has since worked with a broad range of clients on a wide array of issues in the legislative, administrative, and regulatory settings.

Lindsay Gullahorn, BA, brings over a decade of political, legislative, and policy experience to the firm as a lobbyist at Capitol Advocacy. Her expertise in a variety of policy issues, and her keen understanding of political fundraising and campaign finance, provides clients with a breadth of knowledge and the ability to respond quickly to client needs. Beginning her career at Capitol Advocacy over a decade ago, Gullahorn’s longevity has proven invaluable for each client. She brings a deep understanding and historical background of policy issues pertinent to them. Her knowledge and experience provide clients with ongoing updates and analysis on their key issues and the politics that impact them. She has successfully advocated for clients on complex issues such as privacy, financial services, professional licensing, pharmacy, and other healthcare related matters. She also has a breadth of regulatory experience, which has given her the skills to navigate California’s labyrinthine of administrative boards, bureaus and agencies, and achieve favorable outcomes on behalf of the firm’s clients. In addition to her advocacy work, Gullahorn pays close attention to all proposed legislation for the firm’s clients. She also crafts position letters, analyzes budget proposals, participates in oversight and informational hearings, follows all regulatory matters of interest, and provides an in-depth review to clients after each legislative deadline. Along with her extensive policy work, she is pivotal in developing individualized political contribution plans for each of the firm’s clients. Her understanding of California’s complex political environment, and knowledge of the ever-changing leadership dynamics offers clients an unmatched insider perspective. She regularly provides clients with political updates, which have been published by global organizations and state associations. Gullahorn completed her Bachelor of Arts in government at California State University, Sacramento in 2005.