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SF 2017 - CCO CDAC Database (M) - the bill directs the state Medicaid Office to create and maintain a searchable database of community choice option (CCO) and consumer-directed attendant care (CDAC) providers for the use of Medicaid members. Referred to Human Resources SF 535 - Fireworks (A) - This bill modifies provisions relating to the regulation and sale of certain fireworks. The bill provides that a city or county shall not adopt or enforce any zoning regulations under Code chapter 335 or 414 to regulate, restrict, or prohibit the location of permanent buildings or temporary structures used for the sale of consumer fireworks pursuant to Code section 100.19, in any location zoned for commercial or industrial purposes regardless of NFPA or building code requirements. Also, the bill provides that the state fire marshal shall adopt rules to prohibit the sale of consumer fireworks in any residential zone or district. The bill provides that the state fire marshal shall have the sole authority to require or authorize inspections relating to consumer fireworks seller licensure. A city or county shall not have the authority to require or authorize any such inspection. Subcommittee: Chapman, Mathis, and R. Smith SF 501 - Medical Cannabidiol (F) - Included in the bill is a provision to recognize advanced registered nurse practitioners and physician assistants as those who can certify a patient to receive a medical cannabis card. Subcommittee: Zaun, Sinclair and R. Taylor SF 376 - Mental Health Education Requirements (F) - The bill adds mental health awareness, coping skills and suicide prevention to the subject matter that must be included in a unit of health education. Subcommittee: Sinclair, Behn and J. Smith SF 342 - Immunity for Reporting Alcohol Injuries (F) - The bill provides immunity from certain alcohol related criminal offenses and prohibits certain disciplinary actions for persons who seek or require emergency assistance for alcohol overdoses. Subcommittee: Zaun, Nunn and R. Taylor SSB 3052 - Smoke Free Air Act Expansion (F) - The bill adds vaping to the definition of smoking in the Act. Approved by subcommittee HF 2590 (formerly HF 2036) - EMS Personnel to Carry Weapons (M) - The bill would allow emergency medical care providers to carry a weapon provided that the emergency medical care provider accompanies police tactical teams into potentially high casualty situations. On House debate calendar HF 2521 (formerly HF 2120) - School Suicide Prevention Program Reporting (F) - The bill would require school districts to report to the Department of Education what types of suicide prevention training they are providing employees On House debate calendar HF 2507 (formerly HSB 533) - Pharmacists Omnibus including Collaborative Practice (M) - Induced in the bill is the authorization of collaborative pharmacy practice between pharmacists and physicians, advanced registered nurse practitioners, advanced practice registered nurses and dentists. On House debate calendar 38 2020 ANNUAL BOOK OF REPORTS | YEAR OF THE NURSE
HF 2500 (formerly HF 2215) - Medicaid Coverage for Breast Pumps (F) - The bill required Medicaid to cover breast pumps and associated supplies. In House Appropriations HF 2457 (formerly HF 2169) - Bleeding Control Education (M) - The bill adds bleeding control as a required topic of instruction in health education On House debate calendar HF 2192 (formerly HF 2001) - Telehealth Payments (F) - The bill requires a health carrier to reimburse a healthcare professional for services at the same rate no matter if the service is provided in person or via telehealth. The bill would take effect beginning January 1, 2021. Approved by the House 99-0. Senate subcommittee: Edlar, Mathis and Segebart HF 2141 - Immunization Required Information (A) - The bill would require that each person who receives a vaccine would also be provided a copy of the Federal Registry’s sections on immunizations. Not approved by subcommittee HF 2139 - School Immunization Exemptions (A) - The bill would mandate that any communication from a school or school district regarding vaccinations must also include information on religion exemptions from the required vaccinations. Approved by subcommittee. HF 2094 - Psych Interjurisdictional Compact (M) - The bill creates an interstate compact to allow psychologists to practice telepsychology with patients in Iowa; practice face to face psychology for a temporary basis; and allow Iowa psychologists to practice telepsychology with patients located outside of the state. Subcommittee: Bergan, Bacon and James HF 2090 - Seizure Disorder School Protocols (M) - The bill requires schools that have a student with a known epilepsy diagnosis (or seizure disorder or has seizure rescue medication or medication to prevent seizures) to have an individual health plan including a seizure action plan. Approved by subcommittee HF 2085 - Newborn Screening for Tongue Tie (M) - the bill requires screening for all newborns tongue tie and lip tie prior to discharge from the hospital or birthing center. Approved by subcommittee HF 298 - Nurse Staffing Agency Restrictions (A) - The bill seeks to regulate nurse staffing agencies and the nurses who choose to use a staffing agency. Specifically, the bill would prohibit a staffing agency to require the payment of liquidated damages, employment fees or other compensation if the temporary employee is subsequently hired as a full-time employee of the health facility. Subcommittee: Meyer, Ehlert and Fry HSB 627 - Smoke Free Air Act Expansion (F) - The bill adds vaping to the definition of smoking in the Act. Subcommittee: Bacon, T Moore, and James 2020 ANNUAL BOOK OF REPORTS | YEAR OF THE NURSE 39
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