HB 1248-FN (2004): relative to the state board of nursing.

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HB 1248-FN (2004)

relative to the state board of nursing.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Occupational Regulation
  • Chapter law: 16

The Story

It was introduced on September 4, 2003 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 14, 2004. The committee held a work session on January 20, 2004. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 15–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 5, 2004 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on February 12, 2004 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 3, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 11, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On March 11, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on March 18, 2004 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 5, 2004, making it Chapter 16 of the session laws. It took effect on June 4, 2004.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 14, 2004, 10:15 AM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM100, St House
  • January 20, 2004, 1:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM 100, St House <Rep Dexter>
  • March 3, 2004, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 102

Votes

  • March 11, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • September 4, 2003: Introduced and ref to Exec Depts & Admin
  • January 14, 2004: Hearing Jan 14 10:15 RM100, St House
  • January 20, 2004: Subcommittee Work Session Jan 20 1:30 RM 100, St House <Rep Dexter>
  • January 29, 2004: Maj Report OTP/AM for Feb 5 (vote 15-1;CC)
  • January 29, 2004: Prop Comm Am{0261}(New Title)
  • February 5, 2004: Passed with Am
  • February 12, 2004: Introduced and Ref. to Executive Departments & Administration
  • March 3, 2004: Hearing; March 3, 2004, Room 102, LOB, 1:30 p.m
  • March 4, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [03/11/04]; SC10
  • March 11, 2004: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 11, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • March 17, 2004: Enrolled
  • March 18, 2004: Enrolled
  • April 5, 2004: Signed by the Governor on 4/5/2004 Eff: 6/4/2004 Chap: 0016

Laws It Would Change

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