Sure, here is the explanation in layman's terms: The bill is proposing new regulations on the use of plastic bags in stores. It aims to reduce plastic waste and encourage shoppers to use reusable bags instead. Stores would be required to charge customers for single-use plastic bags in order to encourage the use of more sustainable alternatives.

The bill aims to reduce plastic waste by regulating the use of plastic bags in stores. It would require stores to charge customers for single-use plastic bags, encouraging them to use reusable bags instead.

This bill, S.B. 239, is related to nurse anesthetists and proposes amendments to their authority to prescribe medications. It defines terms, clarifies the authority of nurse anesthetists to prescribe, removes provisions related to advance practice registered nurses without prescriptive authority, and makes technical changes.

No money is appropriated in this bill and there are no other special clauses. The bill affects certain sections of the Utah Code related to nursing.

The bill amends definitions related to nursing practices, including those of medication aide certified, practicing as a medication aide certified, administering anesthesia, and the practice of advanced practice registered nursing.

It also outlines the requirements and classifications for licenses or certifications in nursing, such as licensed practical nurse, registered nurse, advanced practice registered nurse, and medication aide certified. It mentions that certain advanced practice registered nurses may need additional qualifications to prescribe medications.

The bill also addresses the authority of advanced practice registered nurses to prescribe controlled substances and anesthesia services.

Finally, this bill will go into effect on May 1, 2024.