SB 644
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Nurses, Nursing - As enacted, requires the board of nursing to permit a student to enroll in a practical nursing program offered by a public institution of higher education governed by the Tennessee board of regents if the student meets the qualifications for a high school diploma or its equivalent and meets other requirements; requires the board of nursing to permit a student enrolled in a practical nursing program to sit for the national council licensure exam for practical nurses (NCLEX-PN) upon completion of a practical nursing program. - Amends TCA Title 49 and Title 63.
- Tennessee
- Senate
- Introduced Jan 31, 2025
- Session 114
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Pub. Ch. 435
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Effective date(s) 07/01/2025
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Signed by Governor.
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Transmitted to Governor for action.
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Signed by H. Speaker
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Signed by Senate Speaker
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Enrolled and ready for signatures
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Sponsor(s) Added.
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Concurred, Ayes 33, Nays 0 (Amendment 1 - HA0246)
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Subst. for comp. HB.
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H. adopted am. (Amendment 1 - HA0246)
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Passed H., as am., Ayes 92, Nays 0, PNV 0
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Placed on Senate Message Calendar for 4/22/2025
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Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
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Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0161)
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Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 32, Nays 0
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Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
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Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/26/2025
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Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0
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Sponsor(s) Added.
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Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/19/2025
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Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee
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Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
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Filed for introduction