BILL · 1997–98 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5976

SB 5976: Nurse title use

Clarifying who may legally use the title "nurse."

Summary

  • It is unlawful to use the title "nurse" in this state unless the person is licensed as a registered nurse, a nurse practitioner, or a licensed practical nurse. Christian Science nurses may call themselves nurses.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SSB 5976), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 177, Laws of 1997
  1. IntroducedFeb 24, 1997
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateMar 14, 1997
  4. Passed HouseApr 10, 1997
  5. Governor
  6. LawApr 23, 1997
Prime sponsor
Alex Deccio (R-14)
Introduced
February 24, 1997 in the Senate
Last action
April 23, 1997
Session law
Chapter 177, Laws of 1997
Companion bill
HB 1412
Versions
SB 5976, SSB 5976

Sponsors

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

March 14, 1997
Version voted on: SSB 5976
46 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat22001
Republican24002
How each member voted

House · Final Passage

April 10, 1997
Version voted on: SSB 5976
96 Yea 2 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat42000
Republican54200
How each member voted

Yea (96)

Nay (2)

History

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SB 5976 in other sessions

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