ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Fifty-fifth Legislature Second Regular Session
	Senate: HHS DP 7-0-1-0 | 3^rd Read 24-4-2-0 House: HHS DP 6-2-0-1

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SB1234: board of nursing; continuation

Sponsor: Senator Barto, LD 15

Caucus & COW

Overview

Continues the Arizona State Board of Nursing (Board) for eight years.

History

Established in 1921, the Board was created to regulate the practice of nursing in Arizona. Duties of the Board include: 1) issuing and renewing licenses and certificates to qualified applicants; 2) investigating complaints; 3) administering disciplinary actions for violations of statutes and rules; 4) approving nursing education programs; and 5) providing information to the public about licensees and certificate holders. The mission of the Board is to protect and promote the welfare of the public by ensuring that each person holding a nursing license or certificate is competent to practice safely.

The Board is composed of 11 members appointed by the Governor for five-year terms as follows: 1) six registered nurses, including at least one registered nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist or certified registered nurse anesthetist; 2) one nursing assistant or a nursing assistant educator; 3) two public members; and 4) two licensed practical nurses (A.R.S. §§ 32-1602, 32-1603, 32-1606, and 32-1663).

The Senate Health and Human Services and House Health and Human Services Committees of Reference (COR) met jointly on January 13, 2022, to review the performance audit and sunset review conducted by the Auditor General, evaluate the Board's response to the sunset factors and receive public testimony. The COR recommended that the Board be continued for eight years (COR Final Report).

The Board terminates on July 1, 2022, unless legislation is enacted for its continuation (A.R.S. § 41-3022.04).

Provisions

1. Continues, retroactive to July 1, 2022, the Board until July 1, 2030. (Sec. 2, 4)

2. Repeals the Board on January 1, 2031. (Sec. 2)

3. Contains a purpose statement. (Sec. 3)

4. Makes a conforming change. (Sec. 1)

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