REVISED
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS30827 / H0437
The Midwifery practice act sunsets on July 1, 2024. The Division seeks to consolidate the regulation of licensed
midwives under the Board of Nursing for practical and financial reasons. The Board of Midwifery is operating
at a deficit, and it is highly unlikely that it will ever be financially solvent. The Board of Nursing has sufficient
resources to absorb the Board of Midwifery and will be able to effectively regulate the midwifery profession
as it currently regulates certified nurse midwives. To account for the consolidation, we have altered the board’s
composition.
FISCAL NOTE
This legislation will have no fiscal impact to the state general fund, other state funds or expenditures, or local
government. There are no funds implicated in this statutory change.
Contact:
Nicki Chopski
Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses
(208) 605-4702
Representative Dori Healey
(208) 332-1000
DISCLAIMER: This statement of purpose and fiscal note are a mere attachment to this bill and prepared by a proponent
of the bill. It is neither intended as an expression of legislative intent nor intended for any use outside of the legislative
process, including judicial review (Joint Rule 18).
Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note Bill SOP/FN REVISED: 02/09/2024, 3:10 PM


Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 54-1403