HB309 Alabama 2015 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Ron Johnson

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2015

Title

Nursing board, add members to, nominating process to, Secs. 34-21-1, 34-21-2 am'd.

Summary

HB309 would add two advanced practice nurses to the Alabama Board of Nursing and broaden how nurses can nominate board members, while clarifying who can delegate nursing orders.

What This Bill Does

The bill increases the Board of Nursing from 13 to 15 members by adding two advanced practice nurses. It lets any individual or organization representing nurses nominate eligible nurses for board appointments. It also specifies that advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants, like physicians and dentists, may delegate orders to registered nurses or licensed practical nurses.

Who It Affects

• Nurses in Alabama (including advanced practice, registered, and practical nurses) who could gain board seats and see broadened delegation authority for orders.
• Nurse organizations and associations (and the Governor) involved in nominating and appointing nursing board members.

Key Provisions

• Adds two advanced practice nurse positions to the Alabama Board of Nursing, increasing total membership from 13 to 15.
• Allows any individual or organization representing nurses to nominate eligible nurses for board appointment.
• Clarifies that advanced practice registered nurses or physician assistants may delegate orders to registered nurses or licensed practical nurses, in addition to physicians and dentists.
• Establishes nomination processes intended to ensure representation from various nursing fields (education, administration, clinical nursing, advanced practice) and defines term structures for the new APN seats.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Nurses and Nursing