The bill amends various provisions of the Kansas Nurse Practice Act, focusing on the governance and operational structure of the Kansas State Board of Nursing. Key changes include the requirement for board members to undergo Senate confirmation, the prohibition of board members from holding elected positions, and the establishment of an executive administrator role that must be filled by a registered professional nurse. The bill also mandates annual meetings, outlines the board's authority to adopt rules and regulations, and specifies procedures for issuing subpoenas and managing board meetings. Additionally, it creates a grants and gifts fund and requires the remittance of funds received by the board to the state treasury.

Significant amendments include the declaration that all board actions related to specific nonpractice violations between January 1, 2005, and the effective date of the act are void, and the introduction of late license renewals for nursing professionals. The bill clarifies the disciplinary actions the board can take against nursing licensees, including the denial, revocation, or suspension of licenses based on various grounds. It also enhances protections for individuals reporting malpractice or concerns about a nurse's qualifications, ensuring they are not subject to civil action for their good faith reports. The provisions of the bill are set to expire on July 1, 2031, unless reviewed and reenacted by the legislature.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 65-1117, 65-1118, 65-1119, 65-1120, 22-4715, 65-1120a, 65-1127, 65-1131, 40-3402, 40-3404, 65-1132, 74-1106, 74-1108, 74-1110
As Amended by House Committee: 65-1117, 65-1118, 65-1119, 65-1120, 22-4715, 65-1120a, 65-1127, 65-1131, 40-3402, 40-3404, 65-1132, 74-1106, 74-1108, 74-1110
{As Amended by House Committee of the Whole}: 65-1117, 65-1118, 65-1119, 65-1120, 22-4715, 65-1120a, 65-1127, 65-1131, 40-3402, 40-3404, 65-1132, 74-1106, 74-1108, 74-1110
As Amended by Senate Committee: 65-1117, 65-1118, 65-1119, 65-1120, 22-4715, 65-1120a, 65-1127, 65-1131, 40-3402, 40-3404, 65-1132, 74-1106, 74-1108, 74-1110
{As Amended by Senate Committee of the Whole}: 65-1117, 65-1118, 65-1119, 65-1120, 22-4715, 65-1120a, 65-1127, 65-1131, 40-3402, 40-3404, 65-1132, 74-1106, 74-1108, 74-1110
Enrolled: 65-1117, 65-1118, 65-1119, 65-1120, 22-4715, 65-1120a, 65-1127, 65-1131, 40-3402, 40-3404, 65-1132, 74-1106, 74-1108, 74-1110
As introduced: 65-1117, 65-1118, 65-1119, 65-1120, 22-4715, 65-1120a, 65-1127, 65-1131, 40-3402, 40-3404, 65-1132, 74-1106, 74-1108, 74-1110