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Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee- House

February 28, 2019 ·10:00 AM ·Room 130 ·2:08:42
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Bills discussed (50)

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
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CONCERNING THE PURSUIT OF A NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE-DESIGNATED CANCER CENTER AT THE WINTHROP P. ROCKEFELLER … M. Gray WITHDRAWN BY AUTHOR
HB1232 · 2 mentions in chapter, agenda
Matched: “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 chapter, agenda
Matched: “HB1251 Eubanks TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "PRACTICE OF OPTOMETRY";…”
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 agenda, chapter
Matched: “…FOR LICENSURE OF ANESTHESIOLOGIST ASSISTANTS. Page 2 of 4 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 …
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 chapter, agenda
Matched: “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
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: “…ND TO EXPAND THE DEFINITION OF "PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIP". 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 agenda, chapter
Matched: “…D PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE TO HAVE PRESCRIPTIVE AUTHORITY. 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
HB1290 · 2 mentions in chapter, agenda
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 · 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
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
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
HB1451 · 2 mentions in agenda, chapter
Matched: “…CIALISTS OR SIMILAR POSITIONS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. 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
HB1471 Act 644 · 2 mentions in chapter, agenda
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
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
HB1527 Act 600 · 2 mentions in chapter, agenda
Matched: “HB1527 Cozart TO CREATE THE RED TAPE REDUCTION SUNRISE AND SUNSET…”
TO CREATE THE RED TAPE REDUCTION SUNRISE AND SUNSET ACT OF 2019; AND TO REQUIRE … Cozart Notification that HB1527 is now Act 600
HB1528 · 2 mentions in agenda, chapter
Matched: “…EMENT FOR LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION OF CERTAIN PROVIDERS. HB1528 Womack TO INCREASE THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM BENEFIT LI…”
TO INCREASE THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM BENEFIT LIMIT FOR DRUG TESTING AND X-RAYS. Womack Died on House Calendar at Sine Die Adjournment
HB1536 · 2 mentions in chapter, agenda
Matched: “HB1536 D. Douglas TO CREATE THE COMPASSIONATE CARE END-OF-LIFE OPT…”
TO CREATE THE COMPASSIONATE CARE END-OF-LIFE OPTION ACT; AND TO EXEMPT THE COMPASSIONATE CARE END-OF-LIFE … D. Douglas Died on House Calendar at Sine Die Adjournment
HB1547 Act 958 · 2 mentions in agenda, chapter
Matched: “…W OF OCCUPATIONAL AUTHORIZATIONS AND OCCUPATIONAL ENTITIES. HB1547 Perry TO ENSURE THAT PERSONS LICENSED TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY…”
TO ENSURE THAT PERSONS LICENSED TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES OR ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT RESCUE … Perry Notification that HB1547 is now Act 958
HB1555 Act 959 · 2 mentions in agenda, chapter
Matched: “…REATMENT FOR A HOMELESS MINOR; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. HB1555 A. Collins TO INCREASE COVERAGE FOR MEDICATIONS APPROVED BY…”
TO INCREASE COVERAGE FOR MEDICATIONS APPROVED BY THE UNITED STATES FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION FOR … A. Collins Notification that HB1555 is now Act 959
HB1572 Act 658 · 2 mentions in agenda, chapter
Matched: “…OF HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONS WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. HB1572 Ladyman TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING STATE AGENCY CAPITAL IM…”
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING STATE AGENCY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTS FOR PURPOSES OF UNIFORMITY. Ladyman Notification that HB1572 is now Act 658
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
SB184 · 2 mentions in chapter, agenda
Matched: “SB184 G. Stubblefield TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF CERTIFIED REGIST…”
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF CERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE ANESTHETISTS BY REMOVING SUPERVISION REQUIREMENTS. G. Stubblefield Sine Die adjournment
SB273 Act 687 · 2 mentions in agenda, chapter
Matched: “…estrictions designating areas as 'Members and Staff Only'. 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
SB275 Act 688 · 2 mentions in agenda, chapter
Matched: “…52 Godfrey TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING NURSING LICENSURES. SB275 Bledsoe TO CLARIFY LAW REGARDING OUT-OF-STATE PHYSICIANS WH…”
TO CLARIFY LAW REGARDING OUT-OF-STATE PHYSICIANS WHO PRACTICE PATIENT CARE SERVICES INITIATED IN THIS STATE … Bledsoe Notification that SB275 is now Act 688
SB298 Act 512 · 2 mentions in agenda, chapter
Matched: “…Y CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTS FOR PURPOSES OF UNIFORMITY. SB298 K. Hammer TO AMEND THE TAXABLE WAGE BASE UNDER THE DEPARTME…”
TO AMEND THE TAXABLE WAGE BASE UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES LAW. K. Hammer Notification that SB298 is now Act 512
SB301 Act 626 · 2 mentions in chapter, agenda
Matched: “SB301 K. Hammer TO AMEND LAWS CONCERNING CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHEC…”
TO AMEND LAWS CONCERNING CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR NURSING LICENSURE. K. Hammer Notification that SB301 is now Act 626
SB340 Act 690 · 2 mentions in chapter, agenda
Matched: “SB340 Irvin TO AMEND LAWS CONCERNING CONSENT TO MEDICAL TREATMENT…”
TO AMEND LAWS CONCERNING CONSENT TO MEDICAL TREATMENT TO AUTHORIZE A LIAISON UNDER THE FEDERAL … Irvin Notification that SB340 is now Act 690
SB342 Act 805 · 2 mentions in chapter, agenda
Matched: “SB342 J. Cooper TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING THE CONTRACTORS LICE…”
TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING THE CONTRACTORS LICENSING BOARD; AND TO AMEND THE LICENSING REQUIREMENTS … J. Cooper Notification that SB342 is now Act 805
SB380 Act 477 · 2 mentions in agenda, chapter
Matched: “…MEDICAID PROGRAM TO REIMBURSE FOR RIDESHARING APPLICATIONS. SB380 G. Leding TO MODIFY COVERAGE FOR SCREENING MAMMOGRAPHY AND…”
TO MODIFY COVERAGE FOR SCREENING MAMMOGRAPHY AND BREAST ULTRASOUND FOR THE DIAGNOSIS OF BREAST DISEASE … G. Leding Notification that SB380 is now Act 477
HB1102 · 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “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 · 1 mention in agenda
Matched: “…RVICES LAW. 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
HB1254 · 1 mention in chapter
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 …
HB1269 Act 637 · 1 mention in agenda
Matched: “…D PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES WHO MEET CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS. 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
HB1284 · 1 mention in agenda
Matched: “…REFRACT EYES AND DISPENSE EYEGLASSES IN CERTAIN CONDITIONS. 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
HB1289 · 1 mention in agenda
Matched: “…IGHTEEN (18) YEARS OF AGE UNDER A GENERAL WRITTEN PROTOCOL. 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
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
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
HB1552 Act 837 · 1 mention in agenda
Matched: “…ONTINUAL NATIONAL EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES CERTIFICATION. HB1552 Godfrey TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING NURSING LICENSURES. SB…”
TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING NURSING LICENSURES. Godfrey Notification that HB1552 is now Act 837
HB1568 · 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HB1568 L. Johnson TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS ADVISORY COUNCIL OF HE…”
TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS ADVISORY COUNCIL OF HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONS WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. L. Johnson Died on House Calendar at Sine Die Adjournment
HB1621 Act 841 · 1 mention in agenda
Matched: “…TION OF DENSE BREAST TISSUE AS AN ESSENTIAL HEALTH BENEFIT. HB1621 Dotson TO CREATE THE PRIMARY PREVENTION PROGRAMS ACT. HB156…”
TO CREATE THE PRIMARY PREVENTION PROGRAMS ACT. Dotson Notification that HB1621 is now Act 841

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Agenda

Number Sponsor Subtitle

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.

1:56

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.

20:30

SB184 G. Stubblefield TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF CERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE ANESTHETISTS BY REMOVING SUPERVISION REQUIREMENTS.

1:16:29

REGULAR AGENDA

Number Sponsor Subtitle

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.

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.

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.

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".

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.

SB301 K. Hammer TO AMEND LAWS CONCERNING CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR NURSING LICENSURE.

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

HB1536 D. Douglas TO CREATE THE COMPASSIONATE CARE END-OF-LIFE OPTION ACT; AND TO EXEMPT THE COMPASSIONATE CARE END-OF-LIFE OPTION ACT FROM THE DEFINITION OF "PHYSICIAN-ASSISTED SUICIDE".

HB1527 Cozart TO CREATE THE RED TAPE REDUCTION SUNRISE AND SUNSET ACT OF 2019; AND TO REQUIRE LEGISLATIVE REVIEW OF OCCUPATIONAL AUTHORIZATIONS AND OCCUPATIONAL ENTITIES.

HB1547 Perry TO ENSURE THAT PERSONS LICENSED TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES OR ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT RESCUE SERVICES MAINTAIN CONTINUAL NATIONAL EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES CERTIFICATION.

SB275 Bledsoe TO CLARIFY LAW REGARDING OUT-OF-STATE PHYSICIANS WHO PRACTICE PATIENT CARE SERVICES INITIATED IN THIS STATE THROUGH THE USE OF ANY MEDIUM.

SB340 Irvin TO AMEND LAWS CONCERNING CONSENT TO MEDICAL TREATMENT TO AUTHORIZE A LIAISON UNDER THE FEDERAL MCKINNEY-VENTO HOMELESS ASSISTANCE ACT TO CONSENT TO MEDICAL TREATMENT FOR A HOMELESS MINOR; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

HB1555 A. Collins TO INCREASE COVERAGE FOR MEDICATIONS APPROVED BY THE UNITED STATES FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION FOR TOBACCO CESSATION IN THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM.

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

SB380 G. Leding TO MODIFY COVERAGE FOR SCREENING MAMMOGRAPHY AND BREAST ULTRASOUND FOR THE DIAGNOSIS OF BREAST DISEASE SUCH AS CANCER AND FOR THE EVALUATION OF DENSE BREAST TISSUE AS AN ESSENTIAL HEALTH BENEFIT.

HB1568 L. Johnson TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS ADVISORY COUNCIL OF HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONS WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.

HB1572 Ladyman TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING STATE AGENCY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTS FOR PURPOSES OF UNIFORMITY.

SB298 K. Hammer TO AMEND THE TAXABLE WAGE BASE UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES LAW.

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.

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

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.

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

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".

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

HB1528 Womack TO INCREASE THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM BENEFIT LIMIT FOR DRUG TESTING AND X-RAYS.

SB342 J. Cooper TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING THE CONTRACTORS LICENSING BOARD; AND TO AMEND THE LICENSING REQUIREMENTS OF CONTRACTORS.

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