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Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee- House

February 14, 2019 ·10:00 AM ·Room 130 ·1:07:52
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Bills discussed (40)

Bill Title Sponsor Status
HB1101 · 2 mentions in agenda, chapter
Matched: “…A HUMAN DEVELOPMENT CENTER UPON THE DEATH OF THE RESIDENT. HB1101 Sullivan TO PROHIBIT THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL…”
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: “…NCES FROM RECEIVING MEDICAID COST-SETTLEMENT REIMBURSEMENT. HB1102 Sullivan TO ADDRESS 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 agenda, chapter
Matched: “…ry 18, 2019 SCOPE OF PRACTICE BILLS Number Sponsor Subtitle 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 agenda, chapter
Matched: “…MINATION. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS HB1251 on 2-19-2019 and HB1220 on 2-21-2019 Number Sponsor Subtitle HB1251 Eubanks TO AMEN…”
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CONCERNING THE PURSUIT OF A NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE-DESIGNATED CANCER CENTER AT THE WINTHROP P. ROCKEFELLER … M. Gray WITHDRAWN BY AUTHOR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 chapter, agenda
Matched: “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: “…AS A PHYSICAL THERAPIST OR A PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT. 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: “…ED FOR ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATION. 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 chapter, agenda
Matched: “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 chapter, agenda
Matched: “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: “…ANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE AS A PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER. 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: “…, OR BOTH, CERTAIN TYPES OF TOBACCO CESSATION. Page 2 of 3 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 agenda, chapter
Matched: “…D PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES WHO MEET CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS. 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
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
HB1281 · 2 mentions in agenda, chapter
Matched: “…STITUTE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES. 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 agenda, chapter
Matched: “…NURSE ANESTHETIST; AND TO REMOVE SUPERVISION REQUIREMENTS. 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 agenda, chapter
Matched: “…IGHTEEN (18) YEARS OF AGE UNDER A GENERAL WRITTEN PROTOCOL. 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
HB1309 · 2 mentions in agenda, chapter
Matched: “…ler Rep. Justin Boyd REGULAR AGENDA Number Sponsor Subtitle 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
HB1323 · 2 mentions in agenda, chapter
Matched: “…RAGE TO ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS IN THE ARKANSAS WORKS PROGRAM. 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
HB1334 · 2 mentions in agenda, chapter
Matched: “…STANTS AND CERTIFIED NURSING AIDE OR ASSISTANT INSTRUCTORS. 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
HB1399 Act 653 · 2 mentions in agenda, chapter
Matched: “…EMENT FOR LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION OF CERTAIN PROVIDERS. 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
HB1433 Act 951 · 2 mentions in agenda, chapter
Matched: “…FIRST RESPONDERS; AND TO PROHIBIT DEDUCTIONS FOR TEACHERS. HB1433 Rushing TO AUTHORIZE INDIVIDUALS WITH PRIOR DRUG-RELATED OF…”
TO AUTHORIZE INDIVIDUALS WITH PRIOR DRUG-RELATED OFFENSES TO WORK WITH INDIVIDUALS RECEIVING SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT … Rushing Notification that HB1433 is now Act 951
HB1435 Act 952 · 2 mentions in agenda, chapter
Matched: “…CIALISTS OR SIMILAR POSITIONS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. HB1435 Pilkington TO AUTHORIZE THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM TO RE…”
TO AUTHORIZE THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM TO REIMBURSE FOR RIDESHARING APPLICATIONS. Pilkington Notification that HB1435 is now Act 952
HB1439 Act 493 · 2 mentions in agenda, chapter
Matched: “…MEDICAID PROGRAM TO REIMBURSE FOR RIDESHARING APPLICATIONS. HB1439 Lundstrum TO CREATE THE CHERISH ACT; AND TO PROHIBIT ABORTI…”
TO CREATE THE CHERISH ACT; AND TO PROHIBIT ABORTIONS AFTER EIGHTEEN (18) WEEKS' GESTATION EXCEPT … Lundstrum Notification that HB1439 is now Act 493
HB1440 Act 829 · 2 mentions in agenda, chapter
Matched: “…GHTEEN (18) WEEKS' GESTATION EXCEPT IN A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. HB1440 D. Ferguson TO ESTABLISH THE MATERNAL MORTALITY REVIEW COMM…”
TO ESTABLISH THE MATERNAL MORTALITY REVIEW COMMITTEE. D. Ferguson Notification that HB1440 is now Act 829
HB1441 Act 1032 · 2 mentions in agenda, chapter
Matched: “…guson TO ESTABLISH THE MATERNAL MORTALITY REVIEW COMMITTEE. HB1441 Bentley TO IMPROVE MATERNAL AND PERINATAL OUTCOMES BY CREAT…”
TO IMPROVE MATERNAL AND PERINATAL OUTCOMES BY CREATING THE MATERNAL AND PERINATAL OUTCOMES QUALITY REVIEW … Bentley Notification that HB1441 is now Act 1032
HB1446 Act 655 · 2 mentions in chapter, agenda
Matched: “HB1446 F. Allen TO UPDATE THE COLORECTAL CANCER PREVENTION, EARLY…”
TO UPDATE THE COLORECTAL CANCER PREVENTION, EARLY DETECTION, AND TREATMENT ACT. F. Allen Notification that HB1446 is now Act 655
HB1447 Act 316 · 2 mentions in agenda, chapter
Matched: “…estrictions designating areas as 'Members and Staff Only'. HB1447 Watson TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "HEALTHCARE PROVIDER" UND…”
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "HEALTHCARE PROVIDER" UNDER THE PATIENT PROTECTION ACT OF 1995; TO … Watson Notification that HB1447 is now Act 316
HB1451 · 2 mentions in chapter, agenda
Matched: “HB1451 A. Collins TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTR…”
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM; AND TO EXCLUDE CHILD SUPPORT … A. Collins Died on House Calendar at Sine Die Adjournment
HB1269 Act 637 · 1 mention in agenda
Matched: “…RIPTIVE AUTHORITY OF AN ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE. 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
HB1275 · 1 mention in agenda
Matched: “…ITY TO PRACTICE WITHOUT A COLLABORATIVE PRACTICE AGREEMENT. HB1275 Richey TO CREATE THE COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER ACT. HB1278 Ga…”
TO CREATE THE COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER ACT. Richey Died on House Calendar at Sine Die Adjournment
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
HB1289 · 1 mention in agenda
Matched: “…R ALL HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS WITH PRESCRIPTIVE AUTHORITY. HB1289 B. Smith TO CREATE THE MEDICAL CONSCIENCE PROTECTION ACT. H…”
TO CREATE THE MEDICAL CONSCIENCE PROTECTION ACT. B. Smith Died on House Calendar at Sine Die Adjournment
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
HB1331 Act 460 · 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “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
HB1422 Act 314 · 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HB1422 Boyd TO REQUIRE A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK AS A REQUIREMEN…”
TO REQUIRE A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK AS A REQUIREMENT FOR LICENSURE AS A PHYSICAL THERAPIST … Boyd Notification that HB1422 is now Act 314

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Agenda

REGULAR AGENDA

Number Sponsor Subtitle

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

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

1:15

HB1101 Sullivan TO PROHIBIT THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES FROM RECEIVING MEDICAID COST-SETTLEMENT REIMBURSEMENT.

4:21

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

5:36

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

39:10

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

44:05

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.

HB1433 Rushing TO AUTHORIZE INDIVIDUALS WITH PRIOR DRUG-RELATED OFFENSES TO WORK WITH INDIVIDUALS RECEIVING SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT AS PEER SUPPORT SPECIALISTS OR SIMILAR POSITIONS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

HB1435 Pilkington TO AUTHORIZE THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM TO REIMBURSE FOR RIDESHARING APPLICATIONS.

HB1439 Lundstrum TO CREATE THE CHERISH ACT; AND TO PROHIBIT ABORTIONS AFTER EIGHTEEN (18) WEEKS' GESTATION EXCEPT IN A MEDICAL EMERGENCY.

HB1440 D. Ferguson TO ESTABLISH THE MATERNAL MORTALITY REVIEW COMMITTEE.

48:41

HB1441 Bentley TO IMPROVE MATERNAL AND PERINATAL OUTCOMES BY CREATING THE MATERNAL AND PERINATAL OUTCOMES QUALITY REVIEW COMMITTEE.

1:00:52

HB1446 F. Allen TO UPDATE THE COLORECTAL CANCER PREVENTION, EARLY DETECTION, AND TREATMENT ACT.

1:03:04

HB1447 Watson TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "HEALTHCARE PROVIDER" UNDER THE PATIENT PROTECTION ACT OF 1995; TO MODIFY THE DEFINITION OF "HEALTHCARE PROVIDER" AS USED UNDER THE ANY WILLING PROVIDER LAWS.

1:05:43

HB1451 A. Collins TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM; AND TO EXCLUDE CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENTS FROM GROSS INCOME USED FOR ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATION.

Subtitle

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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