Kentucky 2018 Regular Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 1 D · 1 R cosponsors

HB 427 — AN ACT relating to nurses. Amend KRS 314.011 to eliminate reference to the Controlled Substance Formulary Development Committee and to change the term "noncontrolled" to "nonscheduled;" amend KRS 314.031 to reference the disciplinary statute and to eliminate the list of reportable offenses; amend KRS 314.035 to establish a mandatory reporting requirement for anyone who has knowledge of a potential violation by a dialysis technician; amend KRS 314.042 to update language concerning the definition of an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN), require an applicant for an APRN license to take a jurisprudence examination; simplify reporting of the rescission of a CAPA-NS or CS; amend KRS 314.085 to clarify that evaluations must be submitted within 30 days; amend KRS 314.089 to clarify when an immediate suspension of a license is warranted; amend KRS 314.091 to add use or possession of a Schedule I controlled substance and use or impairment by use of alcohol or drugs to the list of violations; amend 314.101 to clarify when a nurse that is temporarily in the state does not need a license; amend KRS 314.181 to clarify when a registered nurse may pronounce the death of a patient; amend KRS 314.111 to allow the Board of Nursing to fine a program of nursing that is not in compliance with regulations; amend KRS 311A.185 to conform; repeal KRS 314.046 and 314.105.

Last action — Signed by Governor (Acts, ch. 183)

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed House
  4. ✓
    Passed Senate
  5. ✓
    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 21, 2018. Enacted.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 74% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    4 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (1 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

Action History

  1. Signed by Governor (Acts, ch. 183)

  2. Delivered to Governor

  3. Enrolled, signed by President of the Senate

  4. Enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House

  5. Passed 86-0

  6. House concurred in Senate Committee Substitute (1)

  7. Posted for passage for concurrence in Senate Committee Substitute (1)

  8. To Rules (H)

  9. Received in House

  10. 3rd reading, passed 37-0 with Committee Substitute (1)

  11. Posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 29, 2018

  12. 2nd reading, to Rules

  13. Reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar with Committee Substitute (1)

  14. To Health & Welfare (S)

  15. Received in Senate

  16. 3rd reading, passed 84-0 with Committee Substitute

  17. Posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 14, 2018

  18. 2nd reading, to Rules

  19. Reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1)

  20. Posted in committee

  21. To Health and Family Services (H)

  22. Introduced in House

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4 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 134 not signed on

Sponsors (4)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (134)

134 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 427?
HB 427 is sponsored by A. Wuchner, L. Belcher, Mary Lou Marzian (Democrat), and Kimberly Poore Moser (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 427?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 21, 2018. Enacted.
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