| Bill | Summary | Latest Action |
AZ H 2268
Stump
APRN | Osteopathic Board
Relates to the State Board of Osteopathic Examiners in Medicine and Surgery; relates to the issuance, denial, renewal, suspension or revocation of licenses to practice osteopathic medicine, public access to complaints filed against a licensee, disciplinary procedures, continuing medical education orders, executive disciplinary orders, rehabilitation orders, notice of hearings, training licenses, and requirements for the dispensing of drugs and devices, including labeling and storage requirements. | 04/22/2008 :
- HOUSE concurred in SENATE amendments.
- In HOUSE. Finally passed.
- Eligible for GOVERNOR'S desk.
- *****To GOVERNOR.
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CA A 1774
Lieber
APRN | Gynecological Cancer Screening Tests
Requires that a health care service plan contract and a health insurance policy be deemed to provide coverage for any test necessary for the screening and diagnosis of gynecological cancers when ordered by a physician, nurse practitioner, or certified nurse midwife. Requires that the coverage be provided consistent with national professional standard guidelines. | 04/22/2008 :
- In ASSEMBLY. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Committee on APPROPRIATIONS.
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CA A 2207
Lieu
Ratios | Emergency Rooms: Overcrowding
Requires every licensed general acute care hospital to assess the condition of its emergency department every 3 hours and calculate and make a specified record. Requires such hospitals to develop and implement a full capacity protocol for each of the categories of an overcrowding scale. Requires those hospitals to file its protocols, as well as annual reports. Requires such hospitals to develop and implement a written flu season protocol that expands the emergency room and clinical units capacity and beds. | 04/22/2008 :
- In ASSEMBLY. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Committee on APPROPRIATIONS.
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CA A 2234
Portantino
Reimburse | Health Care Coverage: Breast Cancer Screening/Diagnosis
Provides that health care service plans or insurance policies issued, amended, delivered, or renewed on and after a specified date, shall be deemed to provide coverage for tests necessary for screening or diagnoses of breast cancer upon referral of a participating nurse practitioner, nurse midwife, or participating physician, providing care to the patient and operating within the scope of practice provided under existing law. Requires notices to be sent to female enrollees or policyholders. | 04/22/2008 :
- In ASSEMBLY. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Committee on APPROPRIATIONS.
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CA A 2398
Nakanishi
Scope | Medicine: Cosmetic Surgery: Physicians and Surgeons
Requires a physician and surgeon who delegates to a registered nurse the performance or administration of any elective cosmetic medical procedure or treatment to perform an initial, good faith, and appropriate prior examination of the patient and to provide direct supervision of that procedure and treatment. Authorizes revoking the license of a physician or surgeon who practices with, serves or is employed as the Medical Director of a business organization that provides elective cosmetic treatments. | 04/22/2008 :
- In ASSEMBLY. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Committee on APPROPRIATIONS.
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CA A 2543
Berg
Shortage | Geriatric and Gerontology Workforce Expansion Act
Establishes the Geriatric and Gerontology Workforce Expansion Act. Provides loan repayment assistance to physicians and surgeons, nurses, clinical social workers, and marriage and family therapists who work in a geriatric care setting. Raises the licensing and renewal fees of these licenses. Establishes the Geriatric and Gerontology Student Loan Assistance Program and requires the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development to report annually to the legislature with regard to the program. | 04/23/2008 :
- In ASSEMBLY. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Committee on APPROPRIATIONS.
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CA S 797
Ridley-Thomas
License | Professions and Vocations
Extends the applicability of certain provisions of the Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists Licensure Act, the Vocational Nursing Practice Act, the Barbering and Cosmetology Act, the Architects Practice Act, and the Dental Board. Includes in the definition of unprofessional conduct by marriage and family therapists, educational psychologists, and clinical social workers, engaging in specified acts with a minor. Relates to the Court Reporters Board, the Medical Board, and tax preparers. | 04/24/2008 :
- In ASSEMBLY. Read third time and amended. To third reading.
- Re-referred to ASSEMBLY Committee on BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS.
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CA S 1393
Scott
License | Nursing Programs
Prohibits a campus of the California State University or Community Colleges from requiring a student of a registered nursing program with a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution to complete any coursework other than which is unique and exclusively required to earn a nursing degree from that institution. Specifies that a district is prohibited from excluding an applicant on the basis that applicant is not a resident or has not completed prerequisites. | 04/24/2008 :
- In SENATE. To Special Consent Calendar.
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CA S 1457
Steinberg
Shortage | Golden State Scholarshare Trust Act: CalSAVE Program
Creates the State Scholarshare Advancement Vehicle for Education program to fund scholarships for beneficiaries to be determined by the Scholarshare Investment Board and the CalSAVE account, a continuously appropriated fund, within the program fund. Authorizes contributions from any person, firm partnership, or corporation, to be deposited into the CalSAVE account even if not designated for a specified beneficiary. Creates subaccounts within the CalSAVE account for each category of beneficiary. | 04/21/2008 :
- In SENATE. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Committee on APPROPRIATIONS.
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CA S 1521
Cedillo
Shortage | School Nurse Loan Assumption Program
Relates to existing law that provides for the assumption of certain student loans of students who agree to enter into the teaching profession in designated subject matter shortage areas and in schools serving large populations of pupils from low-income families or schools with other specified characteristics. Provides for the assumption of student loans of students who agree to be employed as a school nurse in a school or school district that meets prescribed requirements relating to amounts to be forgiven. | 04/17/2008 :
- In SENATE Committee on EDUCATION: Failed passage.
- In SENATE Committee on EDUCATION: Reconsideration granted.
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CA S 1621
Ashburn
Shortage | Nursing Education
Relates to the Student Aid Commission. Amends existing law which establishes the State Nursing Assumption Program of Loans for Education. Specifies that an otherwise qualified person who has been admitted to an institution of postsecondary education is eligible to receive a conditional warrant for loan assumption. Limits participation in the SNAPLE program to those who possess a baccalaureate degree. Invalidates a loan assumption warrant for failure to maintain half-time enrollment. | 04/23/2008 :
- In SENATE. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Committee on APPROPRIATIONS.
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CA S 1721
Yee
Scope | Health Facilities: Direct Care Nurses
Requires each new direct care registered nursing hire to receive and complete an orientation to the hospital and patient care unit in which he or she will be working. Precludes a nurse who has not completed this orientation from being assigned direct patient care, and would require observation of the nurse during the orientation by a direct care registered nurse. Specifies that, until the nurse completes orientation, he or she would not be counted as staff in computing the nurse-to-patient ratio. | 04/22/2008 :
- In SENATE. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Committee on APPROPRIATIONS.
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CO H 1383
Roberts
License | Nursing License Inactive Status
Creates an inactive status for professional and practical nursing licenses; prohibits nurses with inactive licenses from practicing nursing; specifies that a violation of the prohibition constitutes grounds for discipline and criminal penalties; describes procedures for nurses to request inactive license status and reactivation of inactive licenses; sets forth bases for the state board of nursing to deny a reactivation application. | 04/24/2008 :
- From SENATE Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES: Reported favorably.
- To SENATE Committee on APPROPRIATIONS.
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CT H 5449
Joint Committee on Public Health
License | Emergency Certificates by Licensed Social Workers
Permits issuance of emergency certificates by licensed clinical social workers and advanced practice registered nurses who are members of crisis intervention, advanced supervision or intervention support teams to issue emergency certificates directing that a person with psychiatric disabilities be taken to a hospital for purposes of a medical examination; eliminates provisions specifying the timeframes for examining and releasing a person subject to an emergency certificate.. | 04/23/2008 :
- Enrolled PUBLIC ACT No. 07-21
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CT S 243
Joint Committee on Public Health
APRN | Acute Care Hospitals
Requires acute care hospitals to make forensic nursing services available to patients; requires acute care hospitals to make forensic nursing services available to patients. | 04/21/2008 :
- Reported out of Legislative Commissioner's Office.
- To JOINT Committee on APPROPRIATIONS.
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CT S 471
Joint Committee on Insurance and Real Estate
APRN | State Physician Profile
Extends State physician profile to certain health care providers; requires information to be sent to the state physician profile including a licensed physician, dentist, chiropractor, optometrist, podiatrist, natureopath, dental hygienist, advanced registered nurse and a physical therapist; provides profile will include, but is not limited to, name of school attended and date of graduation, practice specialty, primary practice location, languages spoken and any disciplinary action taken against such person. | 04/23/2008 :
- SENATE adopted SENATE amendment Schedule
- Passed SENATE. *****To HOUSE.
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CT S 483
Joint Committee on Judiciary
APRN | Patient Safety
Promotes patient safety and access to provider information by extending the state physician profile to certain other health care providers; extends the physician profile maintained by the Department of Public Health on its Internet web site to include all licensed health care providers who are statutorily required to maintain professional malpractice insurance. | 04/23/2008 :
- From JOINT Committee on APPROPRIATIONS: Reported favorably.
- Filed with Legislative Commissioner's Office.
- Reported out of Legislative Commissioner's Office.
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CT S 503
Joint Committee on Transportation
Shortage | Certain Motor Vehicle Laws
Revises certain motor vehicle laws; revises certain motor vehicle laws. | 04/23/2008 :
- Rules suspended.
- To JOINT Committee on JUDICIARY.
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CT S 507
Joint Committee on Judiciary
Nurse-Misc | Reports Prepared by Physician Assistants
Concerns the admissibility of reports prepared by physician assistants and advanced practice registered nurses; allows reports of physician assistants and advanced practice registered nurses to be admissible in evidence as business entries in actions for recovery of damages for personal injuries or death; provides that such testimony shall not give rise to adverse inference. | 04/23/2008 :
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DE H 361
Spence
Scope | Health and Safety
Removes the Sunset provision of the previous version of Section 3000A, allows licensed practical nurses, under the supervision of registered nurse instructors, to instruct students during the clinical phase of certified nursing assistant training programs. | 04/23/2008 :
- From HOUSE Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT: Reported without recommendation.
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FL H 501
House Government Efficiency and Accountability Council Committee
APRN | Special Risk Class Retirement Benefits
Relates to special risk class retirement benefits; extends the time period during which certain Special Risk Class members may participate in DROP; provides that law enforcement officers, correctional officers, or community-based correctional probation officers, having a rank or the equivalent rank of captain or below, and who are currently participating in DROP for up to 60 months, may elect to participate for an additional 36 calendar months. | 04/25/2008 :
- In HOUSE. Read second time.
- In HOUSE. Amendment(s) adopted on HOUSE floor.
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FL S 646
Senate Health Regulation Committee
License | HIV and AIDS Educational Requirements
Revises the requirements relating to educational courses on HIV and AIDS for certain employees and clients of specified licensed health care facilities. Revises requirements with respect to educational courses on HIV and AIDS for nurse registries. Requires person applying to nurse registries to provide proof of the completion of educational courses on modes of transmission, infection control procedures, clinical management, and prevention of HIV and AIDS. | 04/22/2008 :
- Withdrawn from HOUSE RULES AND CALENDAR Council.
- In HOUSE. Placed on Calendar.
- In HOUSE. Read third time.
- In HOUSE. Passed HOUSE.
- To enrollment.
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FL S 736
Senate Health Regulation Committee
License | Clinical Nurse Specialist Certification
Relates to clinical nurse specialists certification; requires a nurse seeking certification as a clinical nurse specialist to provide proof that they hold a master's degree in a specialty area for which there is no certification within the clinical nurse specialist role and specialty and proof of having completed a certain number of hours of clinical experience in the clinical specialty for which he or she is academically prepared, with a minimum of hours of clinical practice after graduation. | 04/22/2008 :
- Withdrawn from HOUSE RULES AND CALENDAR Council.
- In HOUSE. Placed on Calendar.
- In HOUSE. Read third time.
- In HOUSE. Passed HOUSE.
- To enrollment.
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HI H 2165
Chang
License | Registered Nurses
Allows a person who graduated with a bachelor's degree and satisfactorily completed the pre-licensure portion of a master's entry program in nursing at an accredited school of nursing to be eligible to apply for a license to practice as a registered nurse by examination. | 04/22/2008 :
- Signed by GOVERNOR.
- Act No. 23
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HI HCR 277
Lee
Shortage | Center For Nursing
Requests the Hawaii state center for nursing to encourage parties to work together for the common goal of increasing the supply of well-educated and dedicated nurses. | 04/18/2008 :
- In SENATE Committee on EDUCATION: Voted do pass.
- In SENATE Committee on HEALTH: Voted do pass.
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HI S 1487
Hanabusa
APRN | Controlled Substances
(Governor's Package Bill) Allows the public to utilize the controlled substance Pregablin and makes Hawaii's controlled substance laws consistent with that of federal law. | 04/24/2008 :
- In CONFERENCE Committee: Voted do pass as amended.
- From CONFERENCE Committee: Do pass as amended in Conference Draft 1.
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HI S 2146
Chun Oakland
License | Nursing
Makes permanent the deposit and disbursement of certain nursing fees into the compliance resolution fund for the credit of the center for nursing special fund; relates to nursing. | 04/22/2008 :
- From CONFERENCE Committee: Do pass as amended in Conference Draft 1.
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HI S 2159
Baker
APRN | Regulation of Mental Health Counselors
Relates to existing law which requires all accident and health or sickness insurance policies, hospital or medical service plan contracts, and nonprofit mutual benefit society and health maintenance organization health plan contracts to include coverage for various services; provides that covered services shall include alcohol or drug treatment services, day treatment services, mental health outpatient services, and partial hospitalization services provided by a licensed mental health counselor. | 04/18/2008 :
- In SENATE. Read final time. SENATE agreed to HOUSE amendments.
- *****To GOVERNOR.
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IL S 2696
Jones E
License | Nurse Practice Act
Amends the Nurse Practice Act. Provides for licensure as certified registered nurse anesthetists of registered professional nurses and advanced practice nurses who do not have the required graduate degree, provided that certain requirements are met. | 04/17/2008 :
- To HOUSE Committee on RULES.
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KY H 440
DeWeese
Reimburse | Health Insurance
Provides for payment by a managed care plan to a physician seeking expedited credentialing; requires insurers to provide payment or fee schedules to health care providers when contracting or renewing contracts with providers prior to final execution or renewal of the contract; requires any change to payment or fee schedules applicable to providers be made available to providers at 30 days prior to the effective date; includes a psychologist, advanced registered nurse or an optometrist. | 04/24/2008 :
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MA H 921
Callahan
APRN | Nurse Practitioner Service Choice
Ensures consumer choice of nurse practitioner services. | 04/22/2008 :
- From JOINT Committee on FINANCIAL SERVICES: Ought to pass as amended.
- To JOINT Committee on HEALTH CARE FINANCING.
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MA H 1013
Mariano
Nurse-Misc | Medical Malpractice Liability
Relates to medical malpractice liability of health professionals in emergency response. | 04/22/2008 :
- To JOINT Committee on HEALTH CARE FINANCING.
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MA H 2255
Spellane
Shortage | Health Care
Ensure quality, affordability and access to primary and preventive health care, to eliminate health disparities, and to enhance economic growth throughout the commonwealth. | 04/17/2008 :
- To JOINT Committee on HEALTH CARE FINANCING.
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MA S 731
Moore
Shortage | Health Care Professional Access
Promotes enhanced access to physicians, nurses, dentists, mental health therapists, pharmacists and other health care professionals; relates to the student loan repayment program and educational assistance for teachers. | 04/17/2008 :
- From JOINT Committee on HIGHER EDUCATION: Accompanied Study Order S 2607.
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MA S 1320
Pacheco
Scope | Safe Medication Administration
Ensures safe medication administration. | 04/24/2008 :
- From JOINT Committee on PUBLIC HEALTH: Accompanied Study Order S 2598.
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MA S 2650
Senate Ways and Means Committee
Reimburse | Quality Health Care
Promotes cost containment, transparency and efficiency in insurance and delivery of quality health care; relates to expansion of access to health care, preventable adverse events, non-binding payment guidelines and purchasing incentives, emphasis on chronic disease management programs and rewards for providers for improving quality performance; provides for a medical home payment model to reduce waste and duplication, electronic health records, consumer access to health care information and e-prescribing. | 04/17/2008 :
- In SENATE. Read second time.
- In SENATE. Amended on floor.
- In SENATE. Ordered to a third reading.
- Amended on SENATE floor by substitution of New Draft. For further action see S 2660.
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MD H 525
Kullen
Nurse-Misc | Prescription Drug Monitoring Program
Establishes an Advisory Council on Prescription Drug Monitoring; requires the council to study the establishment of a program that electronically collects and stores data concerning monitored prescription drugs for the purpose of assisting health care providers and law enforcement professionals in identification and prevention of drug abuse and unlawful drug diversion. | 04/24/2008 :
- Signed by GOVERNOR.
- Chapter No. 276
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MD H 923
Elmore
License | Board of Nursing
Provides that temporary licenses and temporary practice letters issued by the State Board of Nursing may be extended for a certain periods of time under specified circumstances. | 04/24/2008 :
- Signed by GOVERNOR.
- Chapter No. 301
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MD H 1140
Kullen
APRN | Nurse Practitioners
Authorizes a nurse practitioner to certify that a minor is pregnant or has given birth to a child, to complete a death certificate, to serve as a witness in an advance directive, to conduct an educational training program to certify individuals to administer treatment to persons who have adverse reactions to insect stings, and to certify that a person is disabled for the purpose of special disability motor vehicle registration. | 04/24/2008 :
- Signed by GOVERNOR.
- Chapter No. 233
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MD H 1287
Haynes
Shortage | Public Service
Establishes the Parren J. Mitchell Public Service Scholarship in the Workforce Shortage Student Assistance grants program; requires the State Higher Education Commission to select and offer grants to certain students who plan to pursue a career in public service in certain areas; requires the Commission to select certain students who are representative of certain criteria and individuals who demonstrate to the Commission a certain intent to enter into public service at a certain time. | 04/24/2008 :
- Signed by GOVERNOR.
- Chapter No. 317
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MD S 889
Dyson
Scope | Nurse Practitioners
Authorizes a nurse practitioner to certify that a minor is pregnant or has given birth for the purpose of marriage; provides that a nurse practitioner may fill out and sign a death certificate or birth certificate, admit certain uninsured patients for emergency medical care, be a witness to an advance healthcare directive or do not resuscitate order, provide training under the Insect Sting Emergency Treatment Program, and approve eligibility for special disability registration numbers and plates. | 04/24/2008 :
- Signed by GOVERNOR.
- Chapter No. 232
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ME H 1616
Smith N
APRN | Professional Midwives
Authorizes midwives certified by an international certification agency to possess and administer a limited number of noncontrolled prescription drugs and substances; requires midwives to report the use of the antihemorrhagic medication to the Maternal and Child Health Division of the Department of Health and Human Services; provides that a pharmacist, acting in good faith, is not prohibited from selling and dispensing any of those drugs and substances to a midwife. | 04/22/2008 :
- Signed by GOVERNOR.
- Public Law No. 669
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MI S 511
Jelinek
Shortage | Supplemental Appropriations
Provides multidepartment supplemental appropriations for 2006-2007. | 04/24/2008 :
- In HOUSE. Substituted on HOUSE floor. (H-9)
- In HOUSE. Amended on HOUSE floor.
- HOUSE concurred in SENATE amendments with additional amendments. *****To SENATE for concurrence.
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MO H 1374
Portwood
Nurse-Misc | School Nurses
Requires school nurses to be paid on the same pay scale as teachers with equivalent work history and working hours in their district. | 04/23/2008 :
- In HOUSE Committee on ELECTIONS: Voted do pass.
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MO S 724
Scott
Scope | Registered Nurse Prescriptive Authority
Gives advanced practice registered nurses prescriptive authority for scheduled drugs. | 04/23/2008 :
- Hearing conducted.
- In HOUSE Committee on RULES: Voted do pass.
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MO S 1283
Dempsey
Reimburse | Missouri Health Transformation Act
Creates the Missouri Health Transformation Act. | 04/24/2008 :
- To SENATE Committee on GOVERNMENTAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND FISCAL OVERSIGHT.
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MS S 2430
Dearing
APRN | Mental Treatment
Relates to mental treatment; provides that the physical and mental examination of a person alleged to be in need of mental treatment under commitment laws shall be made by a combination of a physician and psychologist and, or a nurse practitioner and, or a physician assistant; revises the time by which the examination must be concluded after the court order for examination. | 04/21/2008 :
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NH H 1394
Schulze
License | Nursing Education Program
Allows the Board of Nursing to require certain approvals, affiliations, and accreditations of nursing education programs regulated by the board. | 04/24/2008 :
- Amended on SENATE floor.
- Passed SENATE. *****To HOUSE for concurrence.
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NH H 1615
McLeod
Shortage | Rural Health and Primary Care
Requires the department of health and human services and the university system of New Hampshire to coordinate and support the establishment of local programs including development of scholarships and forgivable loan programs for New Hampshire students in health professions training programs; provides that such programs shall include purchased seats at medical and dental schools to ensure slots are available for New Hampshire students; establishes a commission to make recommendations. | 04/23/2008 :
- From SENATE Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES: Ought to pass with amendment.
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NY S 124
Morahan
Reimburse | Medicaid Reimbursement for Private Duty Nursing
Increases Medicaid reimbursement payment aggregate for private duty nursing services and care by a specific amount for period 7/1/05 to 3/31/06 and by a specific amount annually6 thereafter for each period from April 1 to March 31. | 04/22/2008 :
- Amended in SENATE Committee on SOCIAL SERVICES, CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.
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NY S 6803
Office of the Governor
Shortage | Education Labor and Family Assistance Budget
Makes appropriations for the support of government -- Education, Labor and Family Assistance Budget. | 04/23/2008 :
- Signed by GOVERNOR.
- Chapter No. 53
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OK S 1640
Ivester
Reimburse | Accident and Health Insurance Provisions
Provides podiatric medicine, psychology, licensed and certified clinical social work services, marital and family therapy, professional counseling, and licensed alcohol and drug counselor and covered by the terms of any individual, group, blanket or franchise policy, agreement or service contract providing accident or health benefits coverage issued by any insurer, may be performed by any practitioner licensed to do who is selected by the insured provided where covered benefits are offered. | 04/23/2008 :
- Passed HOUSE. *****To SENATE for concurrence.
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RI S 2479
Doyle
Scope | Businesses and Professions
Would allow certified nurse practitioners to prescribe medicine in accordance with state formulary of registered nurse practitioners. This act would take effect upon passage. | 04/23/2008 :
- Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration.
- In SENATE Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES: Committee recommends measure to be held for further study.
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RI S 2955
Doyle
Shortage | Nursing Shortage Study
(Resolution) Creates a 15 member special senate commission whose purpose it would be to make a comprehensive study of the projected nursing shortage in the state and who would report back to the Senate no later than December 31, 2008 and whose life would expire January 31, 2009. | 04/10/2008 :
- INTRODUCED.
- To SENATE Committee on CONSTITUTIONAL AND REGULATORY ISSUES.
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RI S 2960
Levesque
APRN | Health And Safety
Adds a new chapter on the prevention and supervision of contagious diseases, specifically HIV/AIDS; makes technical amendments affected by that new chapter. | 04/10/2008 :
- INTRODUCED.
- To SENATE Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.
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TN H 3677
Litz
Nurse-Misc | Nurses
Relates to nurse anesthetists; provides a nurse anesthetist will be eligible for a certificate to practice as an advanced practice nurse if the nurse anesthetist graduated by a certain date from an educational program approved by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Council on Accreditation. | 04/21/2008 :
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TN H 4011
Armstrong
APRN | Pharmacy
Concerns Pharmacy, Pharmacists; revises supervision requirements for dispensing of drugs in certain circumstances in federally qualified health centers. | 04/22/2008 :
- From HOUSE Committee on FINANCE, WAYS AND MEANS: Recommend passage with amendment.
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TN H 4196
Odom
Nurse-Misc | Nursing
Relates to the creation of panel for contested case hearings and disciplinary matters before the Board of Nursing; provides for constitution of a quorum and panels. | 04/24/2008 :
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VT H 619
Pellett
License Scope | Human Services
Statement of purpose: This bill proposes to: (1) require the Vermont state board of nursing to regulate, and provide a specialized certification to, sexual assault nurse examiners; and (2) create a sexual assault nurse examiner advisory board to advise the Vermont state board of nursing. | 04/24/2008 :
- Amended on SENATE floor.
- Passed SENATE. *****To HOUSE for concurrence.
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VT H 870
House Government Operations Committee
License | Professions and Occupations
Modifies statutory provisions relating to the office of professional regulation and the following professions and occupations: accountants, barbers and cosmetologists, dentists and dental hygienists, professional engineers, nurses, pharmacists, veterinarians, land surveyors, opticians, physical therapists and physical therapist assistants, psychologists, private investigators and security services, acupuncturists, tattooists and body piercers, naturopathic physicians, and respiratory care practitioners. | 04/24/2008 :
- Amended on SENATE floor.
- Passed SENATE. *****To HOUSE for concurrence.
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VT H 887
House Health Care Committee
Shortage | Vermont Healthy Living
Expands access to affordable health coverage by creating a new health insurance product; rewards healthy lifestyles with enhanced insurance benefits; allows a former spouse to remain eligible for health care benefits after a divorce or dissolution; expands dependent coverage for young adults to age 24; lays the framework for a reduction in the uninsured waiting period; provides for a one-time amnesty from the preexisting condition exclusion; eliminates the 75 % coverage rule for small group health plans. | 04/25/2008 :
- Amended on SENATE floor.
- Passed SENATE. *****To HOUSE for concurrence.
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VT H 891
House Appropriations Committee
Shortage | Omnibus Appropriation Act
Makes appropriations in support of government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2008. | 04/23/2008 :
- Committee amendment adopted on SENATE floor.
- Amended on SENATE floor.
- Passed SENATE. *****To HOUSE for concurrence.
- HOUSE refused to concur in SENATE amendments. *****To CONFERENCE Committee.
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