SB 53-FN (2011): relative to the definition of nursing and the nursing assistant registry administered by the board of nursing.
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SB 53-FN (2011)
relative to the definition of nursing and the nursing assistant registry administered by the board of nursing.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2011-2012
- House committee: Ways and Means
- Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 245
The Story
It was introduced on February 3, 2011 and referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 17, 2011. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2011-0400s). On February 23, 2011 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Sharon Carson. On March 23, 2011 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Sharon Carson. The committee's amendment (0400s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 23, 2011, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2011-0450s), offered by Sen. D’Allesandro, was adopted on a voice vote on March 23, 2011, changing the text of the bill. On March 23, 2011 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Ways and Means committee. The committee held public hearings on April 5, 2011 and April 21, 2011. The committee met in executive session on April 26, 2011 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1582h), and the minority recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1614h), by a vote of 14–5. The report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (1582h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 18, 2011, changing the text of the bill. On May 18, 2011 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On June 1, 2011 the Senate voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Sharon Carson. On June 8, 2011 the House adopted “House Accedes to Senate Request for C of C (Rep Stepanek)” on a voice vote. A committee of conference met on June 14, 2011 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. The House adopted the conference report (2420c) on a voice vote. The Senate adopted the conference report (2420c) on a voice vote. An enrolled bill amendment (2525e) was adopted on June 22, 2011. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 22, 2011 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2011-2525e) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on July 13, 2011, making it Chapter 245 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. John Gallus (R - SD1)
- Sen. Bob Odell (R - SD8)
- Sen. Sylvia Larsen (D - SD15)
- Sen. Molly Kelly (D - SD10)
- Sen. Matthew Houde (D - SD5)
- Sen. Amanda Merrill (D - SD21)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 17, 2011, 9:45 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, SH 100
- April 5, 2011, 10:15 AM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
- April 21, 2011, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
- April 26, 2011, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
- June 14, 2011, 2:30 PM: committee of conference, SH 100
Votes
- February 23, 2011, Senate: Laid on Table — voice vote, passed
- March 23, 2011, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
- March 23, 2011, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendments 0400s, 0450s — voice vote, passed
- May 18, 2011, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1582h(NT) — voice vote, passed
- June 1, 2011, Senate: Nonconcur with House Amendment 1582h; NT, Requests C of C — voice vote, passed
- June 8, 2011, House: House Accedes to Senate Request for C of C (Rep Stepanek) — voice vote, passed
- June 22, 2011, House: Adopt Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed
- June 22, 2011, Senate: Adopt Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- February 3, 2011: Introduced and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
- February 17, 2011: Hearing: 2/17/11, Room 100, State House, 9:45 a.m.; SC11
- February 17, 2011: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2011-0400s, 2/23/11; SC12
- February 23, 2011: Committee Amendment 0400s, Not Voted On
- February 23, 2011: Sen. Carson Moved Laid on Table, MA, VV
- March 17, 2011: Introduced and Referred to Ways and Means [3/17/2011]
- March 23, 2011: Sen. Carson Moved Remove From Table, MA, VV
- March 23, 2011: Committee Amendment 0400s, AA, VV
- March 23, 2011: Sen. D’Allesandro Floor Amendment #2011-0450s, AA, VV
- March 23, 2011: Ought to Pass with Amendments 0400s, 0450s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- March 23, 2011: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- April 5, 2011: Public Hearing: 4/5/2011 10:15 AM LOB 202
- April 21, 2011: Continued Public Hearing: 4/21/2011 10:00 AM LOB 202
- April 26, 2011: Executive Session: 4/26/2011 10:00 AM LOB 202
- April 26, 2011: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1582h(NT) for May 18 (Vote 14-5; RC)
- April 26, 2011: Proposed Majority Committee Amendment #2011-1582h (New Title)
- April 26, 2011: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1614h(NT)
- April 26, 2011: Proposed Minority Committee Amendment #2011-1614h (New Title)
- May 18, 2011: Amendment #1582h (New Title) Adopted, VV
- May 18, 2011: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1582h(NT): MA VV
- June 1, 2011: Sen. Carson Moved Nonconcur with House Amendment 1582h; NT, Requests C of C, MA, VV
- June 1, 2011: President Appoints: Senators Luther, Larsen and D’Allesandro
- June 8, 2011: House Accedes to Senate Request for C of C (Rep Stepanek): MA VV
- June 8, 2011: Speaker Appoints: Reps Hess, R.Ober, K.Murphy, and Daugherty
- June 14, 2011: Committee of Conference Meeting: 6/14/2011, 2:30 p.m., Room 100, State House
- June 16, 2011: Conference Committee Report #2011-2420c, House AM + New AM, Filed
- June 22, 2011: Conference Committee Report #2420c Adopted, VV
- June 22, 2011: Conference Committee Report 2420c; Adopted, VV
- June 22, 2011: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2525e(NT) Adopted
- June 22, 2011: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2011-2525e, NT, Adopted, VV
- June 22, 2011: Enrolled
- June 22, 2011: Enrolled
- July 13, 2011: Signed by the Governor on 07/13/2011; Effective 07/01/2011; Chapter 0245