SB 644 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.
Latest: May 9, 2025 · Pub. Ch. 435
What it means
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How they voted
House: FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/21/2025 Passed
92 yes · 0 no
Apr 21, 2025 · Result: pass
House: FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/21/2025 Passed
92 yes · 0 no
| Party | Yes |
|---|---|
| Democrat | 1 |
| Democratic | 20 |
| Republican | 71 |
How each member voted (92)
Party shown is each member's current party in our records. Official vote record
3 committee, procedural and amendment votes
Senate: FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Concur House Amendment # 1 4/22/2025 Passed
33 yes · 0 no
Apr 22, 2025 · Result: pass
Senate: FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Concur House Amendment # 1 4/22/2025 Passed
33 yes · 0 no
| Party | Yes |
|---|---|
| Democratic | 7 |
| Republican | 26 |
How each member voted (33)
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Senate: FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 3/26/2025 Passed
32 yes · 0 no
Mar 26, 2025 · Result: pass
Senate: FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 3/26/2025 Passed
32 yes · 0 no
| Party | Yes |
|---|---|
| Democratic | 7 |
| Republican | 25 |
How each member voted (32)
Party shown is each member's current party in our records. Official vote record
Senate: SENATE HEALTH AND WELFARE COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0 3/19/2025 Passed
9 yes · 0 no
Mar 19, 2025 · Result: pass
Senate: SENATE HEALTH AND WELFARE COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0 3/19/2025 Passed
9 yes · 0 no
| Party | Yes |
|---|---|
| Democratic | 1 |
| Republican | 8 |
How each member voted (9)
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Where it stands
Feb 10, 2025 · Senate
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Feb 12, 2025 · Senate
Sent to committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee
Mar 26, 2025 · Senate
Passed Senate
Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 32, Nays 0
Apr 21, 2025 · House
Passed House
Passed H., as am., Ayes 92, Nays 0, PNV 0
Apr 22, 2025 · Senate
Passed Senate
Concurred, Ayes 33, Nays 0 (Amendment 1 - HA0246)
Apr 29, 2025 · Senate
Passed Senate
Signed by Senate Speaker
Apr 30, 2025 · House
Passed House
Signed by H. Speaker
May 9, 2025 · Senate
Became law
Signed by Governor.
Full official history (24 actions)
- Jan 31, 2025SenateFiled for introduction
- Feb 10, 2025SenateIntroduced, Passed on First Consideration
- Feb 12, 2025SenatePassed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee
- Mar 12, 2025SenateSponsor(s) Added.
- Mar 12, 2025SenatePlaced on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/19/2025
- Mar 19, 2025SenateRecommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0
- Mar 24, 2025SenatePlaced on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/26/2025
- Mar 26, 2025SenatePassed Senate as amended, Ayes 32, Nays 0
- Mar 26, 2025SenateSenate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0161)
- Mar 26, 2025SenateEngrossed; ready for transmission to House
- Mar 31, 2025HouseRcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
- Apr 21, 2025HouseSubst. for comp. HB.
- Apr 21, 2025SenatePlaced on Senate Message Calendar for 4/22/2025
- Apr 21, 2025HousePassed H., as am., Ayes 92, Nays 0, PNV 0
- Apr 21, 2025HouseH. adopted am. (Amendment 1 - HA0246)
- Apr 22, 2025SenateConcurred, Ayes 33, Nays 0 (Amendment 1 - HA0246)
- Apr 23, 2025SenateSponsor(s) Added.
- Apr 28, 2025SenateEnrolled and ready for signatures
- Apr 29, 2025SenateSigned by Senate Speaker
- Apr 30, 2025HouseSigned by H. Speaker
- May 1, 2025SenateTransmitted to Governor for action.
- May 9, 2025SenateSigned by Governor.
- May 15, 2025Pub. Ch. 435
- May 15, 2025Effective date(s) 07/01/2025
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