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Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee- House

February 12, 2019 ·10:00 AM ·Room 130 ·1:56:51
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Bills discussed (40)

Bill Title Sponsor Status
HB1060 · 2 mentions in chapter, agenda
Matched: “HB1060 Lynch TO ESTABLISH AND REQUIRE CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR HEA…”
TO ESTABLISH AND REQUIRE CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR HEATING, VENTILATION, AIR CONDITIONING, AND REFRIGERATION LICENSEES. Lynch Died on House Calendar at Sine Die Adjournment
HB1101 · 2 mentions in agenda, chapter
Matched: “…N THE ASSISTED LIVING PROGRAM; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. HB1101 Sullivan TO PROHIBIT PRIVATE COMPANIES FROM RECEIVING MEDIC…”
TO PROHIBIT THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES FROM RECEIVING MEDICAID COST-SETTLEMENT REIMBURSEMENT. Sullivan Recommended for study in the Interim by Joint …
HB1102 · 2 mentions in agenda, chapter
Matched: “…IES FROM RECEIVING MEDICAID COST- SETTLEMENT REIMBURSEMENT. HB1102 Sullivan TO REMOVE THE UNDERSERVED STATUS OF A COUNTY AS A…”
TO ADDRESS THE UNDERSERVED STATUS OF A COUNTY AS A REQUIREMENT FOR LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION … Sullivan Died on House Calendar at Sine Die Adjournment
HB1164 · 2 mentions in chapter, agenda
Matched: “HB1164 Pilkington TO AUTHORIZE A PHARMACIST TO DISPENSE ORAL CONTR…”
TO AUTHORIZE A PHARMACIST TO DISPENSE ORAL CONTRACEPTIVES WITHOUT A PRESCRIPTION. Pilkington Died on House Calendar at Sine Die Adjournment
HB1220 · 2 mentions in chapter, agenda
Matched: “HB1220 Sullivan TO AMEND THE TELEMEDICINE ACT; TO ENSURE THAT TELE…”
TO AMEND THE TELEMEDICINE ACT; TO ENSURE THAT TELEMEDICINE IS THE LEAST RESTRICTIVE METHOD TO … Sullivan Died on House Calendar at Sine Die Adjournment
HB1226 · 2 mentions in chapter, agenda
Matched: “HB1226 M. Gray CONCERNING THE PURSUIT OF A NATIONAL CANCER INSTITU…”
CONCERNING THE PURSUIT OF A NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE-DESIGNATED CANCER CENTER AT THE WINTHROP P. ROCKEFELLER … M. Gray WITHDRAWN BY AUTHOR
HB1230 Act 308 · 2 mentions in agenda, chapter
Matched: “…IST TO DISPENSE ORAL CONTRACEPTIVES WITHOUT A PRESCRIPTION. HB1230 Boyd TO AUTHORIZE A PODIATRIST TO HAVE A COLLABORATIVE PRAC…”
TO AUTHORIZE A PODIATRIST TO HAVE A COLLABORATIVE PRACTICE AGREEMENT WITH AN ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED … Boyd Notification that HB1230 is now Act 308
HB1232 · 2 mentions in agenda, chapter
Matched: “…STITUTE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES. HB1232 Lowery TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING AUTHORIZED PAYROLL DEDUCT…”
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING AUTHORIZED PAYROLL DEDUCTIONS OF UNION DUES FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYEES TO … Lowery Died on House Calendar at Sine Die Adjournment
HB1251 Act 579 · 2 mentions in agenda, chapter
Matched: “…R A PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS HB1251 on 2-19-2019 and HB1220 on 2-21-2019 Number Sponsor Subtitl…”
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "PRACTICE OF OPTOMETRY"; AND TO MODERNIZE THE PRACTICE OF OPTOMETRY. Eubanks Notification that HB1251 is now Act 579
HB1252 · 2 mentions in agenda, chapter
Matched: “…CTICE AGREEMENT WITH AN ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE. HB1252 Magie TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS ANESTHESIOLOGIST ASSISTANT…”
TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS ANESTHESIOLOGIST ASSISTANT ACT; AND TO PROVIDE FOR LICENSURE OF ANESTHESIOLOGIST ASSISTANTS. Magie Recommended for study in the Interim by Joint …
HB1253 · 2 mentions in chapter, agenda
Matched: “HB1253 Magie TO AUTHORIZE A LICENSED DISPENSING OPTICIAN TO REFRAC…”
TO AUTHORIZE A LICENSED DISPENSING OPTICIAN TO REFRACT EYES AND DISPENSE EYEGLASSES IN CERTAIN CONDITIONS. Magie Recommended for study in the Interim by Joint …
HB1254 · 2 mentions in agenda, chapter
Matched: “…REFRACT EYES AND DISPENSE EYEGLASSES IN CERTAIN CONDITIONS. HB1254 Magie TO MODIFY THE DEFINITION OF "OPHTHALMIC DISPENSING" T…”
TO MODIFY THE DEFINITION OF "OPHTHALMIC DISPENSING" TO INCLUDE THE PREPARATION AND DISPENSING OF CONTACT … Magie Recommended for study in the Interim by Joint …
HB1257 · 2 mentions in agenda, chapter
Matched: “…USED REGARDING INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. HB1257 Boyd TO AUTHORIZE AND CLARIFY THE METHOD OF RELEASING CLAIM…”
TO AUTHORIZE AND CLARIFY THE METHOD OF RELEASING CLAIMS AND ENROLLMENT DATA BY HEALTH INSURERS … Boyd WITHDRAWN BY AUTHOR
HB1263 Act 651 · 2 mentions in agenda, chapter
Matched: “…E REGISTERED NURSE AS A PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER. Page 2 of 3 HB1263 Eaves TO AUTHORIZE A PHARMACIST TO INITIATE THERAPY AND ADM…”
TO AUTHORIZE A PHARMACIST TO INITIATE THERAPY AND ADMINISTER OR DISPENSE, OR BOTH, CERTAIN TYPES … Eaves Notification that HB1263 is now Act 651
HB1265 · 2 mentions in agenda, chapter
Matched: “…R OR DISPENSE, OR BOTH, CERTAIN TYPES OF TOBACCO CESSATION. HB1265 M. Gray TO AUTHORIZE FULL INDEPENDENT PRACTICE AUTHORITY TO…”
TO AUTHORIZE FULL INDEPENDENT PRACTICE AUTHORITY TO ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES WHO MEET CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS. M. Gray Died on House Calendar at Sine Die Adjournment
HB1267 Act 593 · 2 mentions in chapter, agenda
Matched: “HB1267 Gonzales TO AMEND THE PRESCRIPTIVE AUTHORITY OF AN ADVANCED…”
TO AMEND THE PRESCRIPTIVE AUTHORITY OF AN ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE. Gonzales Notification that HB1267 is now Act 593
HB1269 Act 637 · 2 mentions in chapter, agenda
Matched: “HB1269 Magie TO ALLOW PHARMACISTS TO MAKE BIOLOGICAL PRODUCT SUBST…”
TO ALLOW PHARMACISTS TO MAKE BIOLOGICAL PRODUCT SUBSTITUTIONS. Magie Notification that HB1269 is now Act 637
HB1274 · 2 mentions in chapter, agenda
Matched: “HB1274 Pilkington TO AUTHORIZE AN ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NUR…”
TO AUTHORIZE AN ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE WHO HAS SERVED A RURAL COMMUNITY TO PRACTICE … Pilkington Died on House Calendar at Sine Die Adjournment
HB1275 · 2 mentions in chapter, agenda
Matched: “HB1275 Richey TO CREATE THE COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER ACT.”
TO CREATE THE COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER ACT. Richey Died on House Calendar at Sine Die Adjournment
HB1281 · 2 mentions in agenda, chapter
Matched: “…FIRST RESPONDERS; AND TO PROHIBIT DEDUCTIONS FOR TEACHERS. HB1281 Ladyman TO AMEND AND UPDATE THE LAWS REGARDING TREATMENT FO…”
TO AMEND AND UPDATE THE LAWS REGARDING TREATMENT FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES; AND TO … Ladyman WITHDRAWN BY AUTHOR
HB1282 · 2 mentions in chapter, agenda
Matched: “HB1282 Lundstrum TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT FOR A MANDATORY COLLABO…”
TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT FOR A MANDATORY COLLABORATIVE PRACTICE AGREEMENT FOR AN ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED … Lundstrum Died on House Calendar at Sine Die Adjournment
HB1283 · 2 mentions in chapter, agenda
Matched: “HB1283 Gonzales TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "PRACTICE OF CERTIFIED…”
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "PRACTICE OF CERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE ANESTHESIA"; TO CLARIFY THE SCOPE … Gonzales Died on House Calendar at Sine Die Adjournment
HB1284 · 2 mentions in agenda, chapter
Matched: “…D PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE TO HAVE PRESCRIPTIVE AUTHORITY. HB1284 Gonzales TO AUTHORIZE THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM TO RECO…”
TO AUTHORIZE THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM TO RECOGNIZE AN ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE AS A … Gonzales Died on House Calendar at Sine Die Adjournment
HB1288 Act 309 · 2 mentions in chapter, agenda
Matched: “HB1288 Boyd TO REMOVE DUPLICATIVE LANGUAGE REGARDING PRESCRIPTIVE…”
TO REMOVE DUPLICATIVE LANGUAGE REGARDING PRESCRIPTIVE ABILITIES; AND TO ENSURE A PHARMACIST MAY FILL PRESCRIPTIONS … Boyd Notification that HB1288 is now Act 309
HB1289 · 2 mentions in chapter, agenda
Matched: “HB1289 B. Smith TO CREATE THE MEDICAL CONSCIENCE PROTECTION ACT.”
TO CREATE THE MEDICAL CONSCIENCE PROTECTION ACT. B. Smith Died on House Calendar at Sine Die Adjournment
HB1301 Act 426 · 2 mentions in agenda, chapter
Matched: “…STITUTE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES. HB1301 Cozart TO CREATE THE RED TAPE REDUCTION EXPEDITED TEMPORARY…”
TO CREATE THE RED TAPE REDUCTION EXPEDITED TEMPORARY AND PROVISIONAL LICENSURE ACT; TO AUTHORIZE OCCUPATIONAL … Cozart Notification that HB1301 is now Act 426
HB1309 · 2 mentions in agenda, chapter
Matched: “…EMPORARY AND PROVISIONAL LICENSING FOR CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS. HB1309 S. Meeks TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS NIGHTTIME ENVIRONMENT PROTE…”
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS NIGHTTIME ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION ACT. S. Meeks Died on House Calendar at Sine Die Adjournment
HB1331 Act 460 · 2 mentions in agenda, chapter
Matched: “…STANTS AND CERTIFIED NURSING AIDE OR ASSISTANT INSTRUCTORS. HB1331 Capp TO ESTABLISH A PROCESS FOR DISTRIBUTION OF A RESIDENT'…”
TO ESTABLISH A PROCESS FOR DISTRIBUTION OF A RESIDENT'S PROPERTY BY A HUMAN DEVELOPMENT CENTER … Capp Notification that HB1331 is now Act 460
HB1334 · 2 mentions in chapter, agenda
Matched: “HB1334 Maddox TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF PERSONS SERVED UNDER THE A…”
TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF PERSONS SERVED UNDER THE ASSISTED LIVING PROGRAM; TO REMOVE A … Maddox Died on House Calendar at Sine Die Adjournment
HB1394 Act 312 · 2 mentions in agenda, chapter
Matched: “…EMENT FOR LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION OF CERTAIN PROVIDERS. HB1394 L. Johnson TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING MASSAGE THERAPY; AN…”
TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING MASSAGE THERAPY; AND TO REMOVE THE TUBERCULOSIS TESTS AS A … L. Johnson Notification that HB1394 is now Act 312
HB1399 Act 653 · 2 mentions in chapter, agenda
Matched: “HB1399 Brown TO CREATE THE PROHIBITION OF PUBLIC FUNDING OF HUMAN…”
TO CREATE THE PROHIBITION OF PUBLIC FUNDING OF HUMAN CLONING AND DESTRUCTIVE EMBRYO RESEARCH ACT. Brown Notification that HB1399 is now Act 653
HB1421 Act 313 · 2 mentions in chapter, agenda
Matched: “HB1421 Boyd TO ESTABLISH THE INTERSTATE PHYSICAL THERAPY LICENSURE…”
TO ESTABLISH THE INTERSTATE PHYSICAL THERAPY LICENSURE COMPACT IN ARKANSAS. Boyd Notification that HB1421 is now Act 313
HB1422 Act 314 · 2 mentions in agenda, chapter
Matched: “REVISED AGENDA (2/11/2019, 5:07 p.m.) Added HB1421, HB1422 House Committee on Public Health, Welfare, and Labor Tuesda…”
TO REQUIRE A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK AS A REQUIREMENT FOR LICENSURE AS A PHYSICAL THERAPIST … Boyd Notification that HB1422 is now Act 314
SB149 Act 180 · 2 mentions in chapter, agenda
Matched: “SB149 Rapert TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS HUMAN LIFE PROTECTION ACT; AN…”
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS HUMAN LIFE PROTECTION ACT; AND TO ABOLISH ABORTION IN ARKANSAS AND … Rapert Notification that SB149 is now Act 180
SB151 Act 181 · 2 mentions in chapter, agenda
Matched: “SB151 Irvin CONCERNING THE PURSUIT OF A NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE…”
CONCERNING THE PURSUIT OF A NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE-DESIGNATED CANCER CENTER AT THE WINTHROP P. ROCKEFELLER … Irvin Notification that SB151 is now Act 181
SB168 Act 185 · 2 mentions in agenda, chapter
Matched: “…RTION IN ARKANSAS AND PROTECT THE LIVES OF UNBORN CHILDREN. SB168 Bledsoe TO AMEND THE SAFE HAVEN ACT. HB1255 Dotson TO AMEND…”
TO AMEND THE SAFE HAVEN ACT. Bledsoe Notification that SB168 is now Act 185
HB1255 Act 1011 · 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HB1255 Dotson TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING LICENSING, REGISTRATION,…”
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING LICENSING, REGISTRATION, AND CERTIFICATION FOR CERTAIN PROFESSIONS; AND TO ESTABLISH … Dotson Notification that HB1255 is now Act 1011
HB1278 Act 652 · 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HB1278 Gazaway TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "PRACTICE OF PHARMACY" T…”
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "PRACTICE OF PHARMACY" TO ALLOW VACCINES AND IMMUNIZATIONS TO BE … Gazaway Notification that HB1278 is now Act 652
HB1290 · 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HB1290 Pilkington TO AMEND THE PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CON…”
TO AMEND THE PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING THE PRACTICE OF PHARMACY; AND TO … Pilkington Sine Die adjournment
HB1323 · 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HB1323 D. Douglas TO REQUIRE THE OFFICE OF LONG-TERM CARE NOT TO A…”
TO REQUIRE THE OFFICE OF LONG-TERM CARE NOT TO ADOPT RULES OR STANDARDS THAT ARE … D. Douglas Died on House Calendar at Sine Die Adjournment

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Agenda

Discussion of the Background of Scope of Practice Bills

22:41

Joe Thompson, MD, MPH, President & CEO, Arkansas Center for Health Improvement (ACHI)

22:43

REGULAR AGENDA

Number Sponsor Subtitle

SB151 Irvin CONCERNING THE PURSUIT OF A NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE-DESIGNATED CANCER CENTER AT THE WINTHROP P. ROCKEFELLER CANCER INSTITUTE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES.

2:21

HB1301 Cozart TO CREATE THE RED TAPE REDUCTION EXPEDITED TEMPORARY AND PROVISIONAL LICENSURE ACT; TO AUTHORIZE OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING ENTITIES TO GRANT EXPEDITED TEMPORARY AND PROVISIONAL LICENSING FOR CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS.

31:34

HB1309 S. Meeks TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS NIGHTTIME ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION ACT.

HB1323 D. Douglas TO REQUIRE THE OFFICE OF LONG-TERM CARE NOT TO ADOPT RULES OR STANDARDS THAT ARE STRICTER THAN THE FEDERAL MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFIED NURSING AIDES OR ASSISTANTS AND CERTIFIED NURSING AIDE OR ASSISTANT INSTRUCTORS.

HB1331 Capp TO ESTABLISH A PROCESS FOR DISTRIBUTION OF A RESIDENT'S PROPERTY BY A HUMAN DEVELOPMENT CENTER UPON THE DEATH OF THE RESIDENT.

HB1334 Maddox TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF PERSONS SERVED UNDER THE ASSISTED LIVING PROGRAM; TO REMOVE A LIMITATION ON THE NUMBER OF PERSONS SERVED AT A TIME IN THE ASSISTED LIVING PROGRAM; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

HB1101 Sullivan TO PROHIBIT PRIVATE COMPANIES FROM RECEIVING MEDICAID COST-SETTLEMENT REIMBURSEMENT.

HB1102 Sullivan TO REMOVE THE UNDERSERVED STATUS OF A COUNTY AS A REQUIREMENT FOR LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION OF CERTAIN PROVIDERS.

HB1394 L. Johnson TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING MASSAGE THERAPY; AND TO REMOVE THE TUBERCULOSIS TESTS AS A REQUIREMENT FOR MASSAGE THERAPIST LICENSURE.

44:19

HB1399 Brown TO CREATE THE PROHIBITION OF PUBLIC FUNDING OF HUMAN CLONING AND DESTRUCTIVE EMBRYO RESEARCH ACT.

SB149 Rapert TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS HUMAN LIFE PROTECTION ACT; AND TO ABOLISH ABORTION IN ARKANSAS AND PROTECT THE LIVES OF UNBORN CHILDREN.

46:13

SB168 Bledsoe TO AMEND THE SAFE HAVEN ACT.

1:31:40

HB1255 Dotson TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING LICENSING, REGISTRATION, AND CERTIFICATION FOR CERTAIN PROFESSIONS; AND TO ESTABLISH A SYSTEM OF ENDORSEMENT, RECOGNITION, AND RECIPROCITY FOR LICENSING.

1:38:19

HB1421 Boyd TO ESTABLISH THE INTERSTATE PHYSICAL THERAPY LICENSURE COMPACT IN ARKANSAS.

1:54:15

HB1422 Boyd TO REQUIRE A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK AS A REQUIREMENT FOR LICENSURE AS A PHYSICAL THERAPIST OR A PHYSICAL THERAPIST

ASSISTANT.

HB1251 Eubanks TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "PRACTICE OF OPTOMETRY"; TO EXPAND THE TYPES OF OPHTHALMIC SURGERY THAT MAY BE PERFORMED BY OPTOMETRISTS; AND TO MODERNIZE THE PRACTICE OF OPTOMETRY.

HB1220 Sullivan TO AMEND THE TELEMEDICINE ACT; TO ENSURE THAT TELEMEDICINE IS THE LEAST RESTRICTIVE METHOD TO DELIVER HEALTHCARE SERVICES REMOTELY; AND TO EXPAND THE DEFINITION OF "PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIP".

Consideration of SCOPE OF PRACTICE Bills Will Begin the Week of February 18, 2019

SCOPE OF PRACTICE BILLS

Number Sponsor Subtitle

HB1164 Pilkington TO AUTHORIZE A PHARMACIST TO DISPENSE ORAL CONTRACEPTIVES WITHOUT A PRESCRIPTION.

HB1230 Boyd TO AUTHORIZE A PODIATRIST TO HAVE A COLLABORATIVE PRACTICE AGREEMENT WITH AN ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE.

HB1252 Magie TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS ANESTHESIOLOGIST ASSISTANT ACT; AND TO PROVIDE FOR LICENSURE OF ANESTHESIOLOGIST ASSISTANTS.

HB1253 Magie TO AUTHORIZE A LICENSED DISPENSING OPTICIAN TO REFRACT EYES AND DISPENSE EYEGLASSES IN CERTAIN CONDITIONS.

HB1254 Magie TO MODIFY THE DEFINITION OF "OPHTHALMIC DISPENSING" TO INCLUDE THE PREPARATION AND DISPENSING OF CONTACT LENSES.

HB1283 Gonzales TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "PRACTICE OF CERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE ANESTHESIA"; TO CLARIFY THE SCOPE OF PRACTICE OF A CERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE ANESTHETIST; AND TO REMOVE SUPERVISION REQUIREMENTS.

HB1282 Lundstrum TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT FOR A MANDATORY COLLABORATIVE PRACTICE AGREEMENT FOR AN ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE TO HAVE PRESCRIPTIVE AUTHORITY.

HB1284 Gonzales TO AUTHORIZE THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM TO RECOGNIZE AN ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE AS A PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER.

HB1263 Eaves TO AUTHORIZE A PHARMACIST TO INITIATE THERAPY AND ADMINISTER OR DISPENSE, OR BOTH, CERTAIN TYPES OF TOBACCO CESSATION; TO AUTHORIZE A PHYSICIAN TO ADMINISTER OR DISPENSE, OR BOTH, CERTAIN TYPES OF TOBACCO CESSATION.

HB1265 M. Gray TO AUTHORIZE FULL INDEPENDENT PRACTICE AUTHORITY TO ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES WHO MEET CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS.

HB1267 Gonzales TO AMEND THE PRESCRIPTIVE AUTHORITY OF AN ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE.

HB1269 Magie TO ALLOW PHARMACISTS TO MAKE BIOLOGICAL PRODUCT SUBSTITUTIONS.

HB1274 Pilkington TO AUTHORIZE AN ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE WHO HAS SERVED A RURAL COMMUNITY TO PRACTICE WITHOUT A COLLABORATIVE PRACTICE AGREEMENT.

HB1275 Richey TO CREATE THE COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER ACT.

HB1278 Gazaway TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "PRACTICE OF PHARMACY" TO ALLOW VACCINES AND IMMUNIZATIONS TO BE GIVEN TO A PERSON FROM SEVEN (7) YEARS OF AGE TO EIGHTEEN (18) YEARS OF AGE UNDER A GENERAL WRITTEN PROTOCOL.

HB1288 Boyd TO REMOVE DUPLICATIVE LANGUAGE REGARDING PRESCRIPTIVE ABILITIES; AND TO ENSURE A PHARMACIST MAY FILL PRESCRIPTIONS FOR ALL HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS WITH PRESCRIPTIVE AUTHORITY.

HB1289 B. Smith TO CREATE THE MEDICAL CONSCIENCE PROTECTION ACT.

HB1290 Pilkington TO AMEND THE PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING THE PRACTICE OF PHARMACY; AND TO AUTHORIZE PHARMACISTS TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO AND ADMINISTRATION OF ORAL CONTRACEPTIVES.

DEFERRED BILLS

Number Sponsor Subtitle

HB1060 Lynch TO ESTABLISH AND REQUIRE CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR HEATING, VENTILATION, AIR CONDITIONING, AND REFRIGERATION LICENSEES.

HB1226 M. Gray CONCERNING THE PURSUIT OF A NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE-DESIGNATED CANCER CENTER AT THE WINTHROP P. ROCKEFELLER CANCER INSTITUTE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES.

HB1232 Lowery TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING AUTHORIZED PAYROLL DEDUCTIONS OF UNION DUES FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYEES TO ALLOW DEDUCTIONS ONLY FOR FIREFIGHTERS, POLICE OFFICERS, AND EMERGENCY FIRST RESPONDERS; AND TO PROHIBIT DEDUCTIONS FOR TEACHERS.

HB1281 Ladyman TO AMEND AND UPDATE THE LAWS REGARDING TREATMENT FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES; AND TO ENSURE RESPECTFUL LANGUAGE IS USED REGARDING INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.

HB1257 Boyd TO AUTHORIZE AND CLARIFY THE METHOD OF RELEASING CLAIMS AND ENROLLMENT DATA BY HEALTH INSURERS THAT PROVIDE HEALTHCARE

COVERAGE TO ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS IN THE ARKANSAS WORKS PROGRAM.

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