AN ACT
ENTITLED, An Act to
establish a nursing workforce center under the direction of the Board of
Nursing and to provide funding through a fee assessed upon nursing license renewal.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA:
Section 1. That chapter 36-9 be amended by adding thereto a NEW SECTION to read as follows:
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA:
Section 1. That chapter 36-9 be amended by adding thereto a NEW SECTION to read as follows:
The Board of Nursing shall establish a nursing workforce center. The board shall charge a fee of
ten dollars upon the biennial renewal of each registered nurse and practical nurse license in addition
to the license renewal fee for the funding of the nursing workforce center. Donations and bequests
from persons to further the intent of the nursing workforce center or additional funds designated by
the board may also be accepted and placed in the restricted fund.
Section 2. That chapter 36-9 be amended by adding thereto a NEW SECTION to read as follows:
Section 2. That chapter 36-9 be amended by adding thereto a NEW SECTION to read as follows:
The nursing workforce center may address issues regarding the supply, demand, and need for
nurses, including issues of recruitment, retention, educational preparation, and utilization of nurses.
In addition, the nursing workforce center may:
(1) Maintain a database on the supply, demand, and need for nurses in the state;
(2) Convene representatives of nurses, health care providers, consumers, educators,
government officials, and other individuals in business and industry to review and comment
on data analysis; make recommendations for strategic action; and evaluate effectiveness
of actions implemented;
(3) Provide electronic access to comprehensive information and research conducted by the
nursing workforce center;
(4) Evaluate the effectiveness of nursing education articulation and support for nursing
education mobility;
(5) Promote strategies to improve nursing workplace environments and promote nursing
leadership development; and
(6) Evaluate the effectiveness of state initiatives implemented to address nursing workforce
capacities and requirements.
An Act to establish a nursing workforce center under the direction of the Board of Nursing and to provide funding through a fee assessed upon nursing license renewal.
An Act to establish a nursing workforce center under the direction of the Board of Nursing and to provide funding through a fee assessed upon nursing license renewal.
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I certify that the attached Act originated in the
SENATE as
Bill
No.
58
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____________________________
Secretary of the Senate
Secretary of the Senate
____________________________
President of the Senate
President of the Senate
Attest:
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Secretary of the Senate
Secretary of the Senate
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Speaker of the House
Attest:
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Chief Clerk
Chief Clerk
Senate
Bill
No.
58
File No. ____
Chapter No. ______=========================
Received at this Executive Office this _____ day of _____________ ,
File No. ____
Chapter No. ______
Received at this Executive Office this _____ day of _____________ ,
20____ at ____________ M.
By _________________________
for the Governor
for the Governor
The attached Act is hereby
approved this ________ day of
______________ , A.D., 20___
____________________________
Governor
Governor
STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA,
ss.
Office of the Secretary of State
Filed ____________ , 20___
at _________ o'clock __ M.
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Secretary of State
Secretary of State
By _________________________
Asst. Secretary of State
