BILL · 1991–92 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5204

SB 5204: Practical nurse licensure

Changing licensure provisions for licensed practical nurses.

Summary

  • Individuals who represent themselves as licensed practical nurses are required to submit evidence of their qualifications to the Board of Practical Nursing. The board is directed to meet at least quarterly to conduct business and shall appoint officers annually.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SSB 5204), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 84, Laws of 1991
  1. IntroducedJan 23, 1991
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateMar 12, 1991
  4. Passed HouseApr 17, 1991
  5. Governor
  6. LawMay 9, 1991
Prime sponsor
James West (R-6)
Introduced
January 23, 1991 in the Senate
Last action
May 9, 1991
Session law
Chapter 84, Laws of 1991
Requested by
State agency
Companion bill
HB 1257
Versions
SB 5204, SSB 5204

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: James West (R-6)

1 co-sponsor (1 Democrat, 0 Republicans)

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

March 12, 1991
Version voted on: SSB 5204
43 Yea 0 Nay 1 Absent 5 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat20004
Republican23011
How each member voted

House · Final Passage

April 17, 1991
Version voted on: SSB 5204
95 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat56002
Republican39001
How each member voted

Yea (95)

Excused (3)

Senate · Final Passage

April 22, 1991
Version voted on: SSB 5204
45 Yea 0 Nay 1 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat21012
Republican24001
How each member voted

History

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SB 5204 in other sessions

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