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House Bill 442

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Last Action signed by Governor (Acts ch. 35)
Title AN ACT relating to nurse licensure.
Bill Documents Bill
Bill Request Number 1337
Sponsors M. Marzian, B. DeWeese, D. Watkins
Summary of Original Version Amend KRS 314.011 to delete the definition of "clinical internship" and make technical change; amend KRS 314.041 to establish that an applicant for a license to practice as a registered nurse shall pass a jurisprudence examination approved by the board of nursing; delete language allowing the board of nursing to extend a provisional license; delete language requiring a clinical internship for licensure applicants; delete language requiring 120 hours of practice as a registered nurse for licensure applicants; amend KRS 314.051 to establish that an applicant for a license to practice as a licensed practical nurse shall pass a jurisprudence examination approved by the board of nursing; delete language allowing the board of nursing to extend a provisional license; delete language requiring a clinical internship for licensure applicants; delete language requiring 120 hours of practice as a registered nurse for licensure applicants; amend KRS 314.073 to require all individuals licensed under KRS Chapter 314 who renew their licenses to be required to document continuing competency during the immediate past licensure period as prescribed in regulations promulgated by the board of nursing.
Index Headings of Original Version Health and Medical Services - Nurses, jurisprudence examination, require
Nurses - Nurses, jurisprudence examination, require
Occupations and Professions - Nurses, jurisprudence examination, require
Proposed Amendments House Committee Substitute 1
Senate Floor Amendment 1
Senate Floor Amendment 2
Votes Vote History

Actions

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02/10/11
  • introduced in House
02/14/11
  • to Health & Welfare (H)
  • posted in committee
  • posting waived
02/15/11
  • reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar with Committee Substitute
02/16/11
  • 2nd reading, to Rules
  • posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Friday, February 18, 2011
02/18/11
  • 3rd reading, passed 96-0 with Committee Substitute
  • received in Senate
02/23/11
  • to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (S)
  • floor amendments (1) and (2-title) filed
03/01/11
  • reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar
  • floor amendments (1) and (2-title) withdrawn
03/02/11
  • 2nd reading, to Rules
03/03/11
  • posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 3, 2011
  • 3rd reading, passed 37-0
  • received in House
  • enrolled, signed by each presiding officer
  • delivered to Governor
03/15/11
  • signed by Governor (Acts ch. 35)

Proposed Amendments

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Amendment House Committee Substitute 1
Summary Retain original provision of the bill except to delete provisions related to inactive status licenses; add provisions related to licenses that have lapsed.
Index Headings Health and Medical Services - Nurses, jurisprudence examination, require
Nurses - Nurses, jurisprudence examination, require
Occupations and Professions - Nurses, jurisprudence examination, require

Amendment Senate Floor Amendment 1
Sponsor J. Denton
Summary Amend KRS 216B.020 to require a certificate of need for ophthalmic laser surgery unless services are currently in place or are performed by an ophthalmologist.
Index Headings Health and Medical Services - Nurses, jurisprudence examination, require
Nurses - Nurses, jurisprudence examination, require
Occupations and Professions - Nurses, jurisprudence examination, require

Amendment Senate Floor Amendment 2
Sponsor J. Denton
Summary Make title amendment.
Index Headings Health and Medical Services - Nurses, jurisprudence examination, require
Nurses - Nurses, jurisprudence examination, require
Occupations and Professions - Nurses, jurisprudence examination, require

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