HB 597-FN (1991): relative to licensing of nurses.
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HB 597-FN (1991)
relative to licensing of nurses.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1991-1992
- House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
- Senate committee: Executive Departments
- Subject: Occupational Regulation
- Chapter law: 34
The Story
It was introduced on February 5, 1991 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 27, 1991. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 12–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 7, 1991 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on March 7, 1991 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 2, 1991. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 9, 1991 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 16, 1991 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 19, 1991, making it Chapter 34 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1992.
Sponsors
- Rep. Copenhaver (Graf 12) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. A. Torr (Straf 6)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 27, 1991, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM205,LOB
- April 2, 1991, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments, RM101,LOB
Votes
- April 9, 1991, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- February 5, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO HEALTH HS&EA; HJ23,P297
- February 11, 1991: IN SEAT POCKET ON FEB12 DUE ON FEB28
- February 21, 1991: 21 CAL DAY EXT GRANTED, REQ REP GRODIN; HJ30,P457
- February 27, 1991: HEARING FEB27 09:30 RM205,LOB FOR: HEALTH HS&EA
- February 28, 1991: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR MAR07 (VOTE 12-0;CC)
- March 7, 1991: PASSED; HJ42,P775 + 826
- March 7, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS
- April 2, 1991: HEARING APR02 09:00 RM101,LOB FOR: EXEC DEPTS
- April 4, 1991: COMM REPORT OTP APR09
- April 9, 1991: PASSED VV; SJ16,P223 + 229
- April 11, 1991: ENROLLED; HJ69,P1575
- April 16, 1991: ENROLLED; SJ17,P242
- April 19, 1991: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 04/19/91 EFF: 01/01/92 CHAP.0034