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Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee- House

February 19, 2019 ·10:00 AM ·Room 130 ·2:15:02
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Bills discussed (47)

Bill Title Sponsor Status
HB1102 · 2 mentions in agenda, chapter
Matched: “…R DISPOSITION OF UNCLAIMED BODIES IN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS. 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: “…ATIONSHIP". 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: “…ACTICE OF OPTOMETRY. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS on 2-21-2019 HB1220 HB1220 Sullivan TO AMEND THE TELEMEDICINE ACT; TO ENSURE TH…”
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CONCERNING THE PURSUIT OF A NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE-DESIGNATED CANCER CENTER AT THE WINTHROP P. ROCKEFELLER … M. Gray WITHDRAWN BY AUTHOR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
HB1251 Act 579 · 2 mentions in agenda, chapter
Matched: “…KFORCE SERVICES LAW. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS on 2-19-2019 HB1251 Number Sponsor Subtitle HB1251 Eubanks TO AMEND THE DEFINIT…”
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 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 chapter, agenda
Matched: “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 chapter, agenda
Matched: “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
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 chapter, agenda
Matched: “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
HB1323 · 2 mentions in chapter, agenda
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
HB1433 Act 951 · 2 mentions in chapter, agenda
Matched: “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 chapter, agenda
Matched: “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 chapter, agenda
Matched: “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
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
HB1452 Act 598 · 2 mentions in agenda, chapter
Matched: “…MENTS FROM GROSS INCOME USED FOR ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATION. HB1452 Barker TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING REFERRALS ON CHILDREN BO…”
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING REFERRALS ON CHILDREN BORN WITH FETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDER. Barker Notification that HB1452 is now Act 598
HB1453 Act 953 · 2 mentions in chapter, agenda
Matched: “HB1453 Penzo TO CREATE THE PRENATAL HOSPICE INFORMATION ACT.”
TO CREATE THE PERINATAL PALLIATIVE CARE INFORMATION ACT. Penzo Notification that HB1453 is now Act 953
HB1484 Act 954 · 2 mentions in chapter, agenda
Matched: “HB1484 Watson TO CLARIFY THE PROCEDURE FOR DISPOSITION OF UNCLAIME…”
TO CLARIFY THE PROCEDURE FOR DISPOSITION OF UNCLAIMED BODIES IN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS. Watson Notification that HB1484 is now Act 954
HB1491 Act 1033 · 2 mentions in chapter, agenda
Matched: “HB1491 Miller TO ELIMINATE THE WAITING LIST FOR THE ALTERNATIVE CO…”
TO ELIMINATE THE WAITING LIST FOR THE ALTERNATIVE COMMUNITY SERVICES WAIVER PROGRAM, ALSO KNOWN AS … Miller Notification that HB1491 is now Act 1033
HR1029 · 2 mentions in chapter, agenda
Matched: “HR1029 D. Ferguson PROCLAIMING THE WEEK BEGINNING MAY 6, 2019, AS…”
PROCLAIMING THE WEEK BEGINNING MAY 6, 2019, AS TARDIVE DYSKINESIA AWARENESS WEEK. D. Ferguson READ AND ADOPTED.
SB172 Act 623 · 2 mentions in chapter, agenda
Matched: “SB172 G. Leding TO AMEND THE LAWS REGARDING SOCIAL WORK LICENSING…”
TO AMEND THE LAWS REGARDING SOCIAL WORK LICENSING; TO CLARIFY THE LICENSING EXEMPTION FOR STUDENTS; … G. Leding Notification that SB172 is now Act 623
SB269 Act 263 · 2 mentions in chapter, agenda
Matched: “SB269 Bledsoe TO UPDATE REFERENCES TO THE ACCREDITATION ORGANIZAT…”
TO UPDATE REFERENCES TO THE ACCREDITATION ORGANIZATION RELATED TO PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS. Bledsoe Notification that SB269 is now Act 263
SB270 Act 264 · 2 mentions in chapter, agenda
Matched: “SB270 Bledsoe TO EXTEND THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR A SURGICAL…”
TO EXTEND THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR A SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST. Bledsoe Notification that SB270 is now Act 264
SB271 Act 265 · 2 mentions in chapter, agenda
Matched: “SB271 Bledsoe TO UPDATE REFERENCES TO AN ACCREDITATION ORGANIZATI…”
TO UPDATE REFERENCES TO AN ACCREDITATION ORGANIZATION RELATED TO OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY. Bledsoe Notification that SB271 is now Act 265
SB272 Act 266 · 2 mentions in agenda, chapter
Matched: “…ACCREDITATION ORGANIZATION RELATED TO OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY. SB272 Bledsoe TO REPEAL AN OBSOLETE LAW REGARDING THE RECORDING O…”
TO REPEAL AN OBSOLETE LAW REGARDING THE RECORDING OF A CERTIFICATE BEFORE PRACTICING MEDICINE. Bledsoe Notification that SB272 is now Act 266
SB273 Act 687 · 2 mentions in agenda, chapter
Matched: “…THE RECORDING OF A CERTIFICATE BEFORE PRACTICING MEDICINE. SB273 Bledsoe TO CLARIFY THAT AN EXPERT WITNESS ACTING ON BEHALF…”
TO CLARIFY THAT AN EXPERT WITNESS TESTIFYING OR OFFERING OPINIONS REGARDING AN ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDING BEFORE … Bledsoe Notification that SB273 is now Act 687
SB274 Act 267 · 2 mentions in agenda, chapter
Matched: “…THE HEALING ARTS HAS IMMUNITY; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. SB274 Bledsoe TO ADD FELLOWSHIP AS A METHOD FOR A FOREIGN GRADUAT…”
TO ADD FELLOWSHIP AS A METHOD FOR A FOREIGN GRADUATE TO OBTAIN A LICENSE TO … Bledsoe Notification that SB274 is now Act 267
SB294 Act 242 · 2 mentions in agenda, chapter
Matched: “…LICENSE TO PRACTICE MEDICINE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. SB294 K. Hammer TO CLARIFY THAT CERTAIN ENTITIES ARE ENTITLED TO…”
TO CLARIFY THAT CERTAIN ENTITIES ARE ENTITLED TO RECEIVE WORKFORCE SERVICES DATA UNDER THE DEPARTMENT … K. Hammer Notification that SB294 is now Act 242
HB1232 · 1 mention in agenda
Matched: “…N THE ASSISTED LIVING PROGRAM; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. 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
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
HB1309 · 1 mention in agenda
Matched: “…FIRST RESPONDERS; AND TO PROHIBIT DEDUCTIONS FOR TEACHERS. 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
HB1334 · 1 mention in agenda
Matched: “…TANTS 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
HB1471 Act 644 · 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HB1471 C. Fite TO CREATE THE MENTAL HEALTH FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE…”
TO CREATE THE MENTAL HEALTH FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE DEAF OR HARD OF HEARING BILL … C. Fite Notification that HB1471 is now Act 644
HB1473 · 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HB1473 J. Mayberry TO REQUIRE HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS OF MAMMOGRAPHY…”
TO REQUIRE HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS OF MAMMOGRAPHY SERVICES TO NOTIFY AND INFORM PATIENTS ABOUT BREAST DENSITY. J. Mayberry WITHDRAWN BY AUTHOR

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Agenda

Number Sponsor Subtitle

Call to Order

0:06

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.

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.

HB1452 Barker TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING REFERRALS ON CHILDREN BORN WITH FETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDER.

HB1453 Penzo TO CREATE THE PRENATAL HOSPICE INFORMATION ACT.

HB1471 C. Fite TO CREATE THE MENTAL HEALTH FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE DEAF OR HARD OF HEARING BILL OF RIGHTS ACT.

HB1473 J. Mayberry TO REQUIRE HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS OF MAMMOGRAPHY SERVICES TO NOTIFY AND INFORM PATIENTS ABOUT BREAST DENSITY.

HB1484 Watson TO CLARIFY THE PROCEDURE FOR DISPOSITION OF UNCLAIMED BODIES IN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.

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

HB1491 Miller TO ELIMINATE THE WAITING LIST FOR THE ALTERNATIVE COMMUNITY SERVICES WAIVER PROGRAM, ALSO KNOWN AS THE "DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES WAIVER".

HR1029 D. Ferguson PROCLAIMING THE WEEK BEGINNING MAY 6, 2019, AS TAR DIVE DYSKINESIA AWARENESS WEEK

SB172 G. Leding TO AMEND THE LAWS REGARDING SOCIAL WORK LICENSING; TO CLARIFY THE LICENSING EXEMPTION FOR STUDENTS; AND TO CHANGE THE TERM "RECIPROCITY" TO" ENDORSEMENT".

SB269 Bledsoe TO UPDATE REFERENCES TO THE ACCREDITATION ORGANIZATION RELATED TO PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS.

SB270 Bledsoe TO EXTEND THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR A SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST.

SB271 Bledsoe TO UPDATE REFERENCES TO AN ACCREDITATION ORGANIZATION RELATED TOO OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY.

SB272 Bledsoe TO REPEAL AN OBSOLETE LAW REGARDING THE RECORDING OF A CERTIFICATE BEFORE PRACTICING MEDICINE.

SB273 Bledsoe TO CLARIFY THAT AN EXPERT WITNESS ACTING ON BEHALF OF A BOARD OF ANY PROFESSION OR OCCUPATION CLASSIFIED UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS AS A PROFESSION OF THE HEALING ARTS HAS IMMUNITY; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

SB274 Bledsoe TO ADD FELLOWSHIP AS A METHOD FOR A FOREIGN GRADUATE TO OBTAIN A LICENSE TO PRACTICE MEDICINE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

SB294 K. Hammer TO CLARIFY THAT CERTAIN ENTITIES ARE ENTITLED TO RECEIVE

WORKFORCE SERVICES DATA UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES LAW.

SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS on 2-19-2019

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.

2:09

SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS on 2-21-2019.

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"

SCOPE OF PRACTICE BILLS

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-DESIGNATE 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 USE 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 INDIVIDUAL SIN THE ARKANSAS WORKS PROGRAM.

HB1323 D. Douglas TO REQUIRE THE OFFICE OF LONG-TERM CARE NOT TO ADOPT RULES

Adjournment

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