Developments and Stakeholders

Daniel W Marshall is a stakeholder that we decided to contact because he is a co-patron of the bill. Donald W Merricks is also a co-patron to Virginia House Bill 253 that we contacted. Both delegates were contacted by email. These delegates are key stakeholders because they directly influence whether the bill will be passed or not. We are taken back by the fact that neither delegate has a military or medical background. Three of the group members contacted each delegate and included a link to the blog and asked questions inquiring why they are in favor of the bill.

Since January 11, 2010 the bill has not had any changes. It has been prefiled and order printed, and no developments have occurred. On March 14, 2010, the bill gained attention as the subject was introduced on National Public Radio.