We've attached a copy of SCI's latest legislative proposal on "Split License" (along with their cover letter.)
At this time, IFHV remains "neutral" on this issue since our membership appears to be almost evenly split on this issue. Concern is that by remaining neutral, we have no real say in providing input during the General Assembly and its the legislators which rely largely on us for input and guidance on funeral issues.
Please read the attached, give it careful thought, and then respond to us by email with specific comments:
- whether you oppose of support the concept, what concerns do you have with the contents?
- how would you resolve those concerns (if possible)?
- how would you make appropriate areas stronger or clearer
- based on the latest draft (written by legal counsel for SCI) would you urge IFHV to support or oppose the legislation and if so why. - if you oppose it, are there any changes which would then change your mind so you would support it? - if you support it, are there any changes you'd be willing to accept to address opposition and if so, what are they?
The IFHV Board will be making the final decisions on your behalf. Your input will guide those decisions. Specific reasons are needed as to why you either support or oppose and ideas for any alternative approaches. We would appreciate your providing any comments or suggestions within one week.
Thanks everybody.
Bruce Keeney, Executive Director & Legislative CounselBo Keeney, Associate Director & Legislative Counsel
Association of Independent Funeral Homes of Virginia118 North Eighth Street Richmond, VA 23219(804) 643-0312 phone (804) 643-0311 fax www.ifhv.org
At this time, IFHV remains "neutral" on this issue since our membership appears to be almost evenly split on this issue. Concern is that by remaining neutral, we have no real say in providing input during the General Assembly and its the legislators which rely largely on us for input and guidance on funeral issues.
Please read the attached, give it careful thought, and then respond to us by email with specific comments:
- whether you oppose of support the concept, what concerns do you have with the contents?
- how would you resolve those concerns (if possible)?
- how would you make appropriate areas stronger or clearer
- based on the latest draft (written by legal counsel for SCI) would you urge IFHV to support or oppose the legislation and if so why. - if you oppose it, are there any changes which would then change your mind so you would support it? - if you support it, are there any changes you'd be willing to accept to address opposition and if so, what are they?
The IFHV Board will be making the final decisions on your behalf. Your input will guide those decisions. Specific reasons are needed as to why you either support or oppose and ideas for any alternative approaches. We would appreciate your providing any comments or suggestions within one week.
Thanks everybody.
Bruce Keeney, Executive Director & Legislative CounselBo Keeney, Associate Director & Legislative Counsel
Association of Independent Funeral Homes of Virginia118 North Eighth Street Richmond, VA 23219(804) 643-0312 phone (804) 643-0311 fax www.ifhv.org