House Sponsors: FLOWERS-BOLAND-HARTKE. Short description: LICENSURE OF MIDWIVES Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Creates the Certified Professional Midwife Licensure Act. Provides for licensing of certified professional midwives. Creates the Certified Professional Midwifery Council. Defines parents' rights regarding the birth of the baby. Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act. Effective immediately. HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Changes references from the Department of Public Health to the Department of Professional Regulation. Changes references from the Director of Public Health to the Director of Professional Regulation. Defines "approved program of midwifery education". Changes the eligibility requirements for licensure. FISCAL NOTE (Department of Public Health) Adminstration of a new licensure program cost approximately $100,000 for staff and travel expenses. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: JAN-07-2003 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 1 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status