Relating to the establishment of the Health Professions Workforce Coordinating Council and the abolition of the statewide health coordinating council and the nursing advisory committee of that council.
What changed between versions
Establishes a new Health Professions Workforce Coordinating Council with specific membership requirements including representatives from state agencies and four members appointed by the governor with healthcare experience.
Abolishes the existing Statewide Health Coordinating Council and its nursing advisory committee, ending their current operations and member terms.
Creates a new Nursing Advisory Committee under the new council with specific composition requirements including nurse representatives, educators, employers, and a nurse researcher.
Requires the new council to compile workforce data, prepare a strategic plan every two years, and establish a work group to examine gateway health professions.
Updates multiple sections in the Health and Safety Code and Education Code to replace references to the old council with the new Health Professions Workforce Coordinating Council terminology.
Sets specific deadlines for council member designation by October 1, 2025, nursing advisory committee appointments by December 1, 2026, and initial strategic plan publication by October 1, 2026.
Transfers all appropriations and unexpended funds from the abolished councils to the Department of State Health Services for use in establishing and supporting the new council.
