Page 139 - MFB State Annual Meeting 2018 -- RESOLUTIONS BOOK

proposal is defeated by voters, it cannot be up for another vote for at least one full year.
Millage elections should take place during the November General Election.
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School board elections being held during mid-term or general elections to avoid unnecessary costs.
We oppose:
Reducing the voter registration deadline to anything
less than 30 days before an election.
Election Day becoming a holiday.
Any voting by mail except by absentee ballot. Totally electronic forms of voting without a paper trail.
Proposals to make the popular vote the sole determinant of presidential elections.
We encourage MFB members to be knowledgeable
#65 HEALTH
1 Michigan Farm Bureau members have a real concern
2 for their family’s good health.
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We support:
Requiring hospitals in Michigan to report their
infection statistics.
Legislation to limit malpractice liability awards including capping malpractice settlements and strengthening licensing disciplinary action.
The integration of the health delivery systems’ community health, mental health and substance abuse programs, which serve the same set of counties.
Funding and training for suicide prevention in the medical field and emergency services.
Increased suicide prevention awareness campaign for those needing help.
A private and affordable health care plan that allows for additional benefits at the consumer’s option.
Methods to reduce the cost of prescription drugs that will best benefit all individuals.
Health education to encourage consumers of health care to question physicians, hospital staff and administration about procedures and costs regarding their own health care.
Itemized billing.
Insurance incentives for a healthy lifestyle.
Health insurance premiums being 100 percent tax deductible for all policy purchasers immediately. Health Savings Accounts and Medical Savings Accounts.
Medicare and Medicaid payments that cover expenses
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