HB234 Enrolled is a bill that revises the composition and appointment process of the Alabama Board of Nursing. The bill updates the membership to include a certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA) and reduces the number of board members from eight to six licensed professional nurses, including one approved for advanced practice and one CRNA, in addition to four licensed practical nurses and one consumer member. It also specifies that the Governor should ensure the board reflects the state's diversity in various aspects and removes outdated language regarding past appointments. The bill outlines the qualifications for board members, the process for their appointment by the Governor from lists provided by nursing associations, and includes provisions for the removal of board members.

The bill also amends the powers and duties of the board, updating language to reflect current terminology and specifying qualifications for the executive officer. It allows board members to receive reimbursement for expenses and provides for per diem, travel expenses, and compensation as authorized by the board. The bill sets conditions for the state's participation in a compact, including review by the Sunset Committee, with the first review scheduled for 2024. It states that the bill will become effective on October 1, 2024, and notes the passage of the bill by the House and Senate on specific dates in April 2024.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 34-21-2
Engrossed: 34-21-2
Enrolled: 34-21-2, 34-21-2