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Hawaii Senate Bill SCR112

Hawaii 2023 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SCR112

Introduced
3/10/23  
Refer
3/15/23  
Report Pass
4/4/23  
Engrossed
4/5/23  
Refer
4/11/23  
Report Pass
4/17/23  
Refer
4/17/23  
Report Pass
4/21/23  

Caption

Requesting The Hawaii State Center For Nursing To Convene A Working Group To Study The Feasibility And Impact Of The State Adopting The Nurse Licensure Compact.

Impact

The resolution points to critical data from labor statistics predicting a significant increase in the demand for registered nurses, highlighting the urgent need to adapt to workforce challenges. With as many as 1,000 nursing positions unfilled in Hawaii and a looming retirement wave among current nurses, the resolution underscores the importance of innovative solutions to alleviate these challenges. By adopting the NLC, Hawaii could reduce reliance on costly traveling nurses, streamline the licensing process for nurses, and potentially attract more nursing professionals to the state.

Summary

Senate Concurrent Resolution 112 (SCR112) aims to address the ongoing nursing workforce shortages in Hawaii by requesting the Hawaii State Center for Nursing to assemble a working group. This group will study the feasibility and potential impacts of Hawaii adopting the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). The NLC would allow nurses licensed in one compact state to practice in other participating states without needing additional licenses, thus expanding the nursing workforce and facilitating cross-border practice during emergencies.

Contention

While the resolution is broadly supportive, potential concerns may arise regarding the regulation of nursing practice across state lines, compliance with varying standards, and the implications for local nursing boards. The working group is tasked with exploring these issues, alongside fiscal considerations, including costs associated with implementation and regulation of out-of-state nurses. The outcome of this study could influence ongoing legislative efforts concerning workforce shortages and healthcare delivery paradigms in Hawaii.

Latest SCR112 Activity

Companion Bills

HI SR118

Same As Requesting The Hawaii State Center For Nursing To Convene A Working Group To Study The Feasibility And Impact Of The State Adopting The Nurse Licensure Compact.

Previously Filed As

HI SCR94

Requesting The Establishment Of A Telehealth Working Group To Examine The Impact Of Widespread Telehealth Adoption During The Covid-19 Pandemic And Identify Public Policy Initiatives At The Federal And State Level To Optimize Telehealth Utilization As The State Transitions Out Of The Covid-19 Pandemic.

HI SCR132

Requesting The Office Of The Governor To Convene A Working Group To Plan For The Remediation Of Perfluoroalkyl And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (pfas) In The State.

HI SCR97

Requesting The Hawaii State Energy Office To Convene A Renewable Liquid Fuels Working Group To Study Local Production, Development, And Incentives For Renewable Liquid Fuels.

HI SCR123

Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Convene A Working Group To Make Recommendations On Solutions To Reduce Wildfire Risk And The Feasibility Of Establishing A Vegetation Management Program As It Relates To Landowners And Public Utilities.

HI SR80

Requesting The Establishment Of A Telehealth Working Group To Examine The Impact Of Widespread Telehealth Adoption During The Covid-19 Pandemic And Identify Public Policy Initiatives At The Federal And State Level To Optimize Telehealth Utilization As The State Transitions Out Of The Covid-19 Pandemic.

HI SR114

Requesting The Office Of The Governor To Convene A Working Group To Plan For The Remediation Of Perfluoroalkyl And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (pfas) In The State.

HI HCR125

Requesting The Establishment Of A Telehealth Working Group To Examine The Impact Of Widespread Telehealth Adoption During The Covid-19 Pandemic And Identify Public Policy Initiatives At The Federal And State Level To Optimize Telehealth Utilization As The State Transitions Out Of The Covid-19 Pandemic.

HI HR106

Requesting The Establishment Of A Telehealth Working Group To Examine The Impact Of Widespread Telehealth Adoption During The Covid-19 Pandemic And Identify Public Policy Initiatives At The Federal And State Level To Optimize Telehealth Utilization As The State Transitions Out Of The Covid-19 Pandemic.

HI HCR113

Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Convene A Working Group To Examine The Feasibility Of A State Lottery.

HI HCR213

Requesting The Hawaii State Energy Office To Convene A Renewable Liquid Fuels Working Group To Study Local Production, Development, And Incentives For Renewable Liquid Fuels.

Similar Bills

HI HCR204

Requesting The Hawaii State Center For Nursing To Convene A Working Group To Study The Potential Impacts To The State Of Joining The Multi-state Nurse Licensure Compact.

HI HR208

Requesting The Hawaii State Center For Nursing To Convene A Working Group To Study The Potential Impacts To The State Of Joining The Multi-state Nurse Licensure Compact.

HI SR118

Requesting The Hawaii State Center For Nursing To Convene A Working Group To Study The Feasibility And Impact Of The State Adopting The Nurse Licensure Compact.

NH HB1609

Relative to the commission on the primary care workforce and the state office of rural health.

NJ S4286

Establishes certain protections for health care professionals who receive behavioral health care and apply for State licensure.

NJ A5594

Establishes certain protections for health care professionals who receive behavioral health care and apply for State licensure.

CA AB1015

Board of Registered Nursing: workforce planning: nursing programs: clinical placements.

ME LD1990

Resolve, to Establish the Commission to Evaluate the Requirements for Licensing of Social Workers