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Introduced
05/30/2025
05/30/2025
In Committee
05/30/2025
05/30/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Under current law, the Board of Nursing has several powers and duties related to the licensure of nurses and the regulation of the practice of nursing in this state. The Board of Nursing consists of the following nine members appointed for staggered four-year terms: five currently licensed registered nurses, one currently licensed practical nurse, one individual who is either a licensed registered nurse or a licensed practical nurse, and two public members. This bill revises the membership of the Board of Nursing to provide that the board consist of three currently licensed registered nurses, one currently licensed practical nurse, one currently certified advanced practice nurse prescriber, one nurse educator, one member who is either a licensed registered nurse or a licensed practical nurse, and two public members. The bill provides that the two members of the Board of Nursing who were appointed as currently licensed registered nurses whose terms expire the earliest following the effective date of the bill must be replaced by a currently certified advanced practice nurse prescriber and a nurse educator after their terms expire.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the composition of the Board of Nursing by changing its membership requirements. Currently, the board consists of nine members, including five registered nurses, one practical nurse, one nurse who can be either a registered or practical nurse, and two public members. The bill revises this structure to include three licensed registered nurses, one licensed practical nurse, one certified advanced practice nurse prescriber, one nurse educator, one member who can be either a registered or practical nurse, and two public members. Additionally, the bill specifies that when two existing registered nurse board members' terms expire, they will be specifically replaced by an advanced practice nurse prescriber and a nurse educator. This change aims to diversify the board's expertise and representation, ensuring that different nursing specialties and perspectives are included in the board's decision-making process. The modifications maintain the board's focus on nursing licensure and regulation while broadening its professional composition.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (8)
Barbara Dittrich (R)*,
Joy Goeben (R)*,
Rick Gundrum (R)*,
Rob Kreibich (R)*,
Vincent Miresse (D)*,
Jerry O'Connor (R)*,
Shae Sortwell (R)*,
Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R),
Last Action
Representative Ortiz-Velez added as a coauthor (on 06/30/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab294 |
| AB294 ROCP for Committee on Health, Aging and Long-Term Care | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/records/assembly/health_aging_and_long_term_care/1927648.pdf |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/AB294.pdf |
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