House bill would require provisional nursing licenses within five business days for out-of-state applicants
Summary
House Bill 2133 would require the licensing board to issue provisional licenses or certificates to out-of-state nurses who meet Arizona requirements within five business days of a complete application; sponsor signaled intent to concur with a Senate amendment removing "territory" from a licensing-entity definition.
House Bill 2133 would require the relevant licensing board to issue a provisional license or certificate to an advanced practice registered nurse, a registered nurse or a licensed practical nurse from out of state within five business days after the board receives a complete application and the required fees, if the applicant meets Arizona requirements.
The bill, as presented in the minority caucus meeting, passed the House and received an amendment in the Senate that removed the word “territory” from the definition of licensing entity. Magali (staff member) said the sponsor intends to concur with the Senate amendment.
Members asked no substantive questions during the caucus discussion. The transcript provides the bill summary and the sponsor’s indicated intent to concur but records no formal vote on concurrence or other action during the caucus.
Background and next steps: The discussion was an informational caucus briefing; any formal concurrence or changes would occur in subsequent legislative proceedings on the floor or in official sponsor communications.
