Nurses, Nursing - As introduced, reduces from 30 to 15 days the period following an election of the officers of the board of nursing within which the executive director must certify to the governor the names of the officers elected; reduces from 30 to 15 days the period following a vacancy in any office or in the board of nursing within which the executive director must certify such vacancy to the governor. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 7; Title 33; Title 38; Title 53; Title 55; Title 63 and Title 68.

HB 2554 shortens two certification deadlines for Tennessee's nursing board. It reduces from 30 to 15 days the timeframe for the executive director to certify newly elected board officers to the governor after elections, and to certify vacancies in board positions. This change affects the executive director's administrative duties and the governor's appointment process for the nursing board. The bill amends multiple sections of Tennessee law (Titles 4, 7, 33, 38, 53, 55, 63, and 68) and takes effect July 1, 2026.