SB 215-FN (2023): relative to nursing certification requirements.

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SB 215-FN (2023)

relative to nursing certification requirements.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2023-2024
  • House committee: Education
  • Senate committee: Education
  • Subject: Education - General
  • Chapter law: 172

The Story

It was introduced on January 19, 2023 and referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 7, 2023. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2023-0521s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2023-0521s) was adopted on a voice vote on February 22, 2023, changing the text of the bill. On February 22, 2023 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 16, 2023 and was referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 29, 2023. The committee met in executive session on April 19, 2023 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2023-1414h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2023-1414h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 4, 2023, changing the text of the bill. On May 4, 2023 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On June 1, 2023 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Ruth Ward. The bill was enrolled on June 29, 2023 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 28, 2023, making it Chapter 172 of the session laws. It took effect on July 28, 2023.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 7, 2023, 9:45 AM: hearing, Senate Education, LOB 101
  • March 29, 2023, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Education, LOB 205-207
  • April 19, 2023, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Education, LOB 205-207

Votes

  • February 22, 2023, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-0521s — voice vote, passed
  • May 4, 2023, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-1414h — voice vote, passed
  • June 1, 2023, Senate: Concur with the House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 19, 2023: Introduced 01/19/2023 and Referred to Education
  • February 7, 2023: Hearing: 02/07/2023, Room 101, LOB, 09:45 am
  • February 22, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2023-0521s , 02/22/2023; Vote 5-0; CC
  • February 22, 2023: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-0521s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/22/2023
  • February 22, 2023: Committee Amendment #2023-0521s , AA, VV; 02/22/2023
  • March 16, 2023: Introduced (in recess of) 03/16/2023 and referred to Education
  • March 29, 2023: Public Hearing: 03/29/2023 10:00 am LOB 205-207
  • April 19, 2023: Executive Session: 04/19/2023 10:00 am LOB 205-207
  • April 19, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2023-1414h 04/19/2023 (Vote 20-0; CC)
  • May 4, 2023: Amendment #2023-1414h : AA VV 05/04/2023
  • May 4, 2023: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-1414h: MA VV 05/04/2023
  • June 1, 2023: Sen. Ward Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 06/01/2023
  • June 29, 2023: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/29/2023)
  • June 29, 2023: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/29/2023
  • July 28, 2023: Signed by the Governor on 07/28/2023; Chapter 0172; Effective 07/28/2023

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