Senate passes House Bill 389 easing nurse licensing rules in Utah
March 04, 2022 | 2022 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
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The 2022 General Legislative Session in Utah continued on March 4, 2022, with significant discussions surrounding two key pieces of legislation: House Bill 389 and House Bill 427.
Senator McCall introduced House Bill 389, which focuses on Nursing Education Program Amendments. The bill aims to address concerns regarding the licensing of nurses who graduate from programs that may not be fully accredited at the time of their completion. Senator McCall emphasized that the legislation would allow individuals from newly established programs to obtain their licenses once those programs achieve accreditation. Following a brief discussion, the bill was put to a vote under suspension of the rules. It passed with 21 votes in favor and 6 against, with 2 members absent. The bill will be signed by the president and returned to the House for the speaker's signature.
Next, Senator Anderegg presented House Bill 427, which pertains to Wildlife Accident Protections. This bill mandates that the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) include information about wildlife and livestock accidents in its annual report. Senator Anderegg highlighted the growing issue of collisions, noting an average of 2,403 incidents per year over the past six years, which have resulted in human fatalities. The bill is intended to enhance data collection to inform future policy decisions. After a brief discussion, the motion to pass House Bill 427 was also put to a vote. It received unanimous support, passing with 27 votes in favor and no opposition, with 2 members absent. Like House Bill 389, it will be signed by the president and returned to the House for the speaker's signature.
Following the passage of these bills, Senator Vickers called for a brief recess, which was approved by a voice vote. The session will reconvene after a short break, allowing members to regroup before continuing with the legislative agenda.
Overall, the meeting highlighted the legislative body's commitment to addressing critical issues in nursing education and wildlife safety, with both bills reflecting a proactive approach to policy development in Utah.
Senator McCall introduced House Bill 389, which focuses on Nursing Education Program Amendments. The bill aims to address concerns regarding the licensing of nurses who graduate from programs that may not be fully accredited at the time of their completion. Senator McCall emphasized that the legislation would allow individuals from newly established programs to obtain their licenses once those programs achieve accreditation. Following a brief discussion, the bill was put to a vote under suspension of the rules. It passed with 21 votes in favor and 6 against, with 2 members absent. The bill will be signed by the president and returned to the House for the speaker's signature.
Next, Senator Anderegg presented House Bill 427, which pertains to Wildlife Accident Protections. This bill mandates that the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) include information about wildlife and livestock accidents in its annual report. Senator Anderegg highlighted the growing issue of collisions, noting an average of 2,403 incidents per year over the past six years, which have resulted in human fatalities. The bill is intended to enhance data collection to inform future policy decisions. After a brief discussion, the motion to pass House Bill 427 was also put to a vote. It received unanimous support, passing with 27 votes in favor and no opposition, with 2 members absent. Like House Bill 389, it will be signed by the president and returned to the House for the speaker's signature.
Following the passage of these bills, Senator Vickers called for a brief recess, which was approved by a voice vote. The session will reconvene after a short break, allowing members to regroup before continuing with the legislative agenda.
Overall, the meeting highlighted the legislative body's commitment to addressing critical issues in nursing education and wildlife safety, with both bills reflecting a proactive approach to policy development in Utah.
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