Legal & Regulatory Affairs Committee (LRAC)

Legal and Regulatory Affairs is responsible for review and interpretation of proposed legislation and actual changes in laws, rules and regulations affecting public health, pharmacy and hospital pharmacy practice and for interpretation and application of state Society principles and ethics.

LRAC works on a variety of projects for OSHP.  Some responsibilities and recent examples of LRAC activities are:

  • Coordinate and prioritize goals and objectives for the upcoming legislative year.
  • Participate in the interpretation of proposed legislation and testify at the State Capital as indicated.
  • Coordinate with the lobbyist on all activities related to public policy and legislation.
  • Serve as OSHP representatives to the Oregon Pharmacy Coalition.
  • Provide input on formation of Political Action Committee Board of Trustees and fundraising plan.

LRAC Meetings

LRAC meets in conjunction with the Professional Affairs Committee, and ad hoc based on current legislative activity.  LRAC meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 4pm-5pm. PAC meets approximately every 6-8 weeks in person, with the option of conference calling - click here for events calendar.  Members have the opportunity to contribute to activities that are important to OSHP.  If you are interested in becoming involved with the LRAC, please contact a Committee Chair!

LEGAL AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS CO-CHAIRS
Andrew Albanese - OHSU
Mike Millard

LEGAL AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS ADVISOR
Mike Millard