HB309 Alabama 2015 Session
Bill Summary
Under existing law, the licensing of nurses is administered by the Alabama Nursing Board
This bill would increase membership of the Alabama Nursing Board from 13 to 15 members by adding two additional advance practice nurses
This bill would allow any individual or organization representing nurses to nominate an eligible nurse for appointment to the board
This bill would also clarify that an advanced practice registered nurse or a physician's assistant, in addition to a physician or dentist, may delegate orders to a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse
Relating to nursing; to amend Sections 34-21-1 and 34-21-2, Code of Alabama 1975, to increase membership of the Alabama Nursing Board from 13 to 15 members by adding two additional advance practice nurses; to allow any individual or organization representing nurses to nominate an eligible nurse for appointment to the board; and to clarify that an advanced practice registered nurse or a physician's assistant, in addition to a physician or dentist, may delegate orders to a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse.
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| March 18, 2015 | H | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Boards, Agencies and Commissions |
Bill Calendar
| Type | Date | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hearing | May 13, 2015 | Room 428 at 10:30 | House BA&C Hearing |
| Hearing | May 6, 2015 | Room 428 at 10:30 | House BA&C Hearing |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
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| Bill Text | HB309 Alabama 2015 Session - Introduced |