SB 137-FN (2017): relative to temporary licensure of certain nurses seeking licensure by endorsement from the board of nursing.

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SB 137-FN (2017)

relative to temporary licensure of certain nurses seeking licensure by endorsement from the board of nursing.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Occupational Regulation
  • Chapter law: 213

The Story

It was introduced on January 19, 2017 and referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 1, 2017. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2017-0565s). The committee's amendment (2017-0565s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 9, 2017, changing the text of the bill. On March 9, 2017 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 9, 2017 and was referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 29, 2017. The committee held work sessions on April 11, 2017, April 12, 2017 and May 3, 2017. The committee met in executive session on May 16, 2017 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 13–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2017-1624h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2017-1624h) was adopted on a voice vote on June 1, 2017, changing the text of the bill. On June 1, 2017 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On June 8, 2017 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Sharon Carson. The bill was enrolled on June 22, 2017 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 10, 2017, making it Chapter 213 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 1, 2017, 9:35 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 101
  • March 29, 2017, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • April 11, 2017, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • April 12, 2017, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • May 3, 2017, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • May 16, 2017, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306

Votes

  • March 9, 2017, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2017-0565s — voice vote, passed
  • June 1, 2017, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1624h — voice vote, passed
  • June 8, 2017, Senate: Concur with the House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 19, 2017: Introduced 01/19/2017 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • February 1, 2017: Hearing: 02/01/2017, Room 101, LOB, 09:35 am
  • March 9, 2017: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2017-0565s , 03/09/2017
  • March 9, 2017: Committee Amendment #2017-0565s , AA, VV; 03/09/2017
  • March 9, 2017: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2017-0565s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/09/2017
  • March 9, 2017: Introduced 03/09/2017 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • March 29, 2017: Public Hearing: 03/29/2017 02:00 PM LOB 306
  • April 11, 2017: Subcommittee Work Session: 04/11/2017 10:30 AM LOB 306
  • April 12, 2017: Subcommittee Work Session: 04/12/2017 10:30 AM LOB 306
  • May 3, 2017: Subcommittee Work Session: 05/03/2017 09:30 AM LOB 306
  • May 16, 2017: Executive Session: 05/16/2017 10:30 AM LOB 306
  • June 1, 2017: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2017-1624h (NT) for 06/01/2017 (Vote 13-0; CC)
  • June 1, 2017: Amendment #2017-1624h : AA VV 06/01/2017
  • June 1, 2017: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1624h: MA VV 06/01/2017
  • June 8, 2017: Sen. Carson Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 06/08/2017
  • June 22, 2017: Enrolled 06/22/2017
  • June 22, 2017: Enrolled (In recess 06/22/2017)
  • July 10, 2017: Signed by the Governor on 07/10/2017; Chapter 0213
  • July 21, 2017: I. Section 2 Effective 07/01/2019
  • July 21, 2017: II. Remainder Effective 08/09/2017

Laws It Would Change

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