The proposed bill aims to establish the Nebraska Health Professions Commission, which will replace the existing technical committees responsible for reviewing applications related to health professions. Key amendments include redefining the term "committee" to "commission" and outlining the commission's powers and duties, such as conducting directed reviews, evaluating proposals for credentialing new health professions, and assessing changes in scope of practice. The commission will be co-chaired by representatives from a college of public health and a research institute, and it will consist of various members, including the chief medical officer of the Department of Health and Human Services and the chairperson of the State Board of Health.

Additionally, the bill mandates that the commission will hold public hearings, collect and analyze relevant data, and submit annual reports detailing its findings and recommendations to the Legislature. It emphasizes the importance of considering public health and safety impacts when evaluating proposals. The bill also specifies that commission members will not receive a salary but will be reimbursed for expenses. The original sections of the law that established the previous technical committees will be repealed, streamlining the process for health profession regulation in Nebraska.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 71-6207, 71-6207.02, 71-6219.01, 71-6223.02, 71-6224, 71-6225, 71-6226, 71-6227