AzNA tracks bills based on our Public Policy Agenda. This agenda focuses on the health of all Arizonans and the professional practice and work environment of our Arizona nurses.
April 17, 2018-
Extra Innings
Last week, Governor Ducey introduced a school safety bill (court orders to remove guns from ‘dangerous' persons and money for school programs) as well as a proposal to provide teachers with a raise (10% this year and two five year increases of 5%). These big proposals with a lot of money at stake threw the Legislature, which was trying to craft a budget, into turmoil.
Waiting Game
HB2197 Health professionals; workforce data is being held up in the various machinations of the budget negotiations and still needs to be voted out by the Senate and then proceed to the Governor.
HB2549 controlled substances; dosage limit which would allow NPs with advance pain training to act as medical director at pain clinics is awaiting the Governor's signature.
Signed Into Law by Governor
SB1034 committee of reference; standing committee which makes substantial amendments to the sunrise process to expand scope of practice and which AzNA played a substantial role in the negotiations, has been signed into law.
Access the Nurses List of Bills to see the full listing of bills AzNA is following this legislative session. These new weekly reports (above) will help summarize some key points from the week before, but it is also helpful for you access the Nurses List of Bills weekly to track the bills that you are passionate about. If you have a question about a specific bill please contact info@aznurse.org. We will triage your question to the appropriate person.
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