West Virginia 2019 Regular Session Status: Passed House Of Delegates

HB 2407 — Relating to registered professional nurses

Last action — To Health and Human Resources

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House of Delegates
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2019 Regular Session. It reached “Passed House of Delegates” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

80 added · 72 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendments to Bill HB 2407 clarify and expand the regulations surrounding the nursing profession in West Virginia. Notably, the new version updates the sections of the code related to the Board of Nursing, introduces additional licensing requirements and qualifications, and establishes procedures for temporary permits and reciprocal licensure. These changes matter because they aim to ensure that only qualified individuals practice nursing, which can improve the quality of healthcare and protect the public. Additionally, the amendments enhance the structure and oversight of the nursing board, ensuring that it can effectively fulfill its responsibilities.

→
Previous
Latest
NEWS RELEASES HELPFUL LINKS Engrossed Version « House Bill 2407 History OTHER VERSIONS  —  Introduced Version  |  Committee Substitute  |   |  Email Key:
NEWS RELEASES HELPFUL LINKS Committee Substitute « House Bill 2407 History OTHER VERSIONS  —  Introduced Version  |  Engrossed Version  |   |  Email Key:
Red = new code to be enacted WEST virginia legislature regular session ENGROSSED Committee Substitute for House Bill 2407 By Delegates Hill and Wilson [Originating in the Committee on Health and Human Resources;
Red = new code to be enacted WEST virginia legislature regular session Committee Substitute for House Bill 2407 By Delegates Hill and Wilson [Originating in the Committee on Health and Human Resources;
 “Collaborative relationship” means a working relationship, structured through a written agreement, in which an advanced practice registered nurse may prescribe drugs in collaboration with a qualified physician;
“Certified Nurse Anesthetist” means a person who holds a diploma or certificate evidencing his or her successful completion of the educational program of a school of anesthesia accredited by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists;
“Collaborative relationship” means a working relationship, structured through a written agreement, in which an advanced practice registered nurse may prescribe drugs in collaboration with a qualified physician;
§30-7-10.  License to practice advanced practice registered nursing.
§30-7-10.
 License to practice advanced practice registered nursing.
In any case where it is lawful for a duly licensed physician or dentist practicing medicine or dentistry under the laws of this state to administer anesthetics, such anesthetics may lawfully be given and administered by any person:
In any case where it is lawful for a licensed physician or dentist practicing under the laws of this state to administer anesthetics, the administration of anesthetics, anesthetic care and related services, may be provided by an advanced practice registered nurse in the certified registered nurse anesthetist role in collaboration with and in the presence of and under the direct supervision of the physician or dentist.  A certified registered nurse anesthetist practicing in collaboration with a physician or dentist is not required to have a written collaborative agreement or prescription authority to administer anesthetics, or to provide anesthesia care and related services necessary for the delivery of care.
(a) Who has been licensed to practice registered professional nursing under this article;
and (b) who holds a diploma or certificate evidencing his or her successful completion of the educational program of a school of anesthesia duly accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs:
Provided, That such anesthesia is administered by such person in the presence and under the supervision of such physician or dentist.
⬇ Download PDF
View plain text versions (3)

Action History

  1. To Health and Human Resources

  2. To Health and Human Resources

  3. Introduced in Senate

  4. House Message received

  5. Communicated to Senate

  6. Passed House (Roll No. 44)

  7. Read 3rd time

  8. On 3rd reading, Special Calendar

  9. Amendment adopted (Voice vote)

  10. Amendment adopted (Voice vote)

  11. Read 2nd time

  12. On 2nd reading, Special Calendar

  13. Read 1st time

  14. On 1st reading, Special Calendar

  15. By substitute, do pass

  16. To House Health and Human Resources

  17. Introduced in House

  18. To Health and Human Resources

  19. Filed for introduction

Sponsors

  • Hill · Primary
  • Wilson · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

Export CSV (upgrade) →

1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 150 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Hill

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Wilson

Not signed on (150)

150 members have not signed on to this bill.

Show all 150 →

"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

Whip count is in markup. Polling the chamber and every recorded vote this session. Only the first open is slow. It’s instant for you after this. Calling the roll · Tallying · Engrossing

Votes

PASSAGE

Passed 98 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 69002
Republican 24000
Democrat 5000
Total 98002
% of votes cast 98%0%0%2%
How each member voted (100)
Member Party Vote
Atkinson — Yea
Bates — Yea
Fast — Yea
Kessinger — Yea
Linville — Yea
Longstreth — Yea
Rowan — Yea
Evans — Yea
Foster — Yea
Shott — Yea
Sponaugle — Yea
Brown, N. — Yea
Brown, S. — Yea
Maynard — Yea
Sypolt — Yea
Hartman — Yea
Thompson, C. — Yea
Thompson, R. — Yea
Nelson — Yea
Tomblin — Yea
Walker — Yea
Phillips — Yea
Diserio — Yea
Jeffries, J. — Yea
Boggs — Yea
Byrd — Yea
Cadle — Yea
Capito — Yea
Caputo — Yea
Espinosa — Yea
Graves — Yea
Hamrick — Yea
Hardy — Yea
Hicks — Yea
Higginbotham — Yea
Hill — Yea
Malcolm — Yea
Mandt — Yea
Pack — Yea
Paynter — Yea
Pethtel — Yea
Porterfield — Yea
Pyles — Yea
Rodighiero — Yea
Staggers — Yea
Swartzmiller — Yea
Waxman — Yea
Westfall — Yea
Wilson — Yea
Kump — Not Voting
Angelucci — Yea
Bibby — Yea
Canestraro — Yea
Cowles — Not Voting
Doyle — Yea
Estep-Burton — Yea
Fleischauer — Yea
Hanna — Yea
Harshbarger — Yea
Hollen — Yea
Householder — Yea
Lavender-Bowe — Yea
Lovejoy — Yea
Miley — Yea
Robinson — Yea
Rowe — Yea
Skaff — Yea
Steele — Yea
Storch — Yea
Summers — Yea
Zukoff — Yea
Evan Hansen Democrat Yea
John Williams Democrat Yea
Mike Pushkin Democrat Yea
Sean Hornbuckle Democrat Yea
Shawn Fluharty Democrat Yea
Ben Queen Republican Yea
Betsy Kelly Republican Yea
Betsy Kelly Republican Yea
Carl Martin Republican Yea
Christopher W. Toney Republican Yea
D. Rolland Jennings Republican Yea
Dean Jeffries Republican Yea
Evan Worrell Republican Yea
Gary G. Howell Republican Yea
George Miller Republican Yea
Jason Barrett Republican Yea
Jeff Campbell Republican Yea
Jim Butler Republican Yea
Joe Ellington Republican Yea
John Paul Hott Republican Yea
Mark Dean Republican Yea
Matthew Rohrbach Republican Yea
Mike Azinger Republican Yea
Pat McGeehan Republican Yea
Patrick Martin Republican Yea
Roger Hanshaw Republican Yea
Roy Cooper Republican Yea
Vernon Criss Republican Yea
William Anderson Republican Yea

Official roll call →

Subjects

labor
Cross-referencing the record. Reading this bill against every other bill in the corpus by meaning, not keywords. Only the first open is slow. It’s instant for you after this. Matching · Ranking · Engrossing

Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 2407?
HB 2407 is sponsored by Hill and Wilson.
What is the current status of HB 2407?
This bill died with 2019 Regular Session. It reached “Passed House of Delegates” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 2407?
Track HB 2407 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.

Make your voice heard on HB 2407

Find the representatives who decide this bill and tell them where you stand — for yourself, or mobilize your whole list in one click with One Click Politics advocacy software.

Find my representatives → Run a campaign

Stay ahead of HB 2407

Last checked for changes 3 months ago · updated continuously

One Click Politics tracks every bill in Congress and all 50 states.

Track this bill →