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ID S1261

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/27/2012

Primary Sponsor

Health and Welfare Committee

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 54-1404, Idaho Code to add new powers and duties for the Board of Nursing
  • Authorizes the Board of Nursing to evaluate and develop the education, distribution, and availability of the nursing workforce
  • Allows the Board to enter into contracts or agreements with others to perform workforce evaluation and development activities
  • States the purpose of these new powers is to improve the delivery of quality health care
  • Makes a technical correction to existing nursing regulation statutes

Legislative Description

Amends existing law relating to nurses to provide that the Board of Nursing shall have the power and duty to evaluate and develop, or to enter into contracts or agreements with others to evaluate and develop, the education, distribution and availability of the nursing workforce for the purpose of improving the delivery of quality health care.

NURSES

Last Action

Governor signed Session Law Chapter 140 Effective: 07/01/12

3/27/2012

Committee Referrals

Health and Welfare1/26/2012

Full Bill Text

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