Government Affairs Committee (GAC)
The Government Affairs Committee (GAC) under the Advocacy Division of MOTA works to coordinate federal, state, and local activities in conjunction with the MOTA lobbyist. The committee is made up of MOTA members who volunteer their time to monitor legislation to support occupational therapy practice and the accessibility of services to our clients. The committee meets on a regular basis and welcomes new members from all practice areas. Legislative alerts are sent through the MOTA listserve to speed-up response time.
The GAC is comprised of MOTA members representing a variety of practice areas- are you interested in joining? Reach out to Kallie Moy (kalliemoy@gmail.com).
- GAC members represent MOTA members at meetings with:
- Minnesota Department of Human Services
- MN Board of OT Practice
- Early Intensive Developmental Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Advisory Committee
- Monitor legislation being discussed or proposed by other stakeholders
- Partner with MOTA’s lobbyist to identify and address issues impacting OT Practice
Advocacy Volunteer Opportunities
- Join Government Affairs Committee Meetings (time commitment about 1 hour per month from Sept. through May)
- Help plan OT Day at the Capitol (time commitment: 2-4 hours per month October through December, 4-6 hours per month January through February)
- Planners are split into 4 groups: Advertisers, Educators, Meeting Coordinators, and Day of Planners
- Aiming to host OT Day at the Capitol 2026 with in person and virtual options.
Meeting Minutes
The GAC meets virtually the second Monday of each month from 12:00pm to 1:00pm September through May, please email Kallie Moy (kalliemoy@gmail.com) if you would like the invitation to attend. All are welcome!
2024-2025 Meeting Minutes
5_12_25 GAC Meeting Minutes.docx.pdf4_14_2025 GAC Meeting Minutes.docx.pdf
3_10_2025 GAC Meeting Minutes.pdf
2_10_25 GAC Meeting Minutes.pdf
1_13_25 GAC Meeting minutes.pdf
12_17_24 December GAC Meeting minutes.pdf
11_19_2024 GAC Meeting minutes.pdf
10_15_2024 GAC Meeting Minutes.pdf
9_17_2024 GAC Meeting minutes.pdf
8_20_24 GAC Meeting Minutes.pdf