Illinois 101st Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 4716 — STATE AGENCY-REG NURSE HIRING

Last action — Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 101st Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Amends the Personnel Code. Provides that registered nurses, including those employed by the Department of Public Health, are completely exempt from the jurisdiction of the Department of Central Management Services with respect to the hiring of those individuals. Amends the Nurse Practice Act. Provides that when hiring a registered nurse, no State agency shall take into consideration the accreditation status of the nursing school or program of the applicant if he or she is licensed as a registered nurse by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  2. Assigned to Personnel & Pensions Committee

  3. Referred to Rules Committee

  4. First Reading

  5. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Terri Bryant

Sponsors

  • Terri Bryant · Cosponsor

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0 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Terri Bryant

Not signed on (182)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 4716 do?
Amends the Personnel Code. Provides that registered nurses, including those employed by the Department of Public Health, are completely exempt from the jurisdiction of the Department of Central Management Services with respect to the hiring of those individuals. Amends the Nurse Practice Act. Provides that when hiring a registered nurse, no State agency shall take into consideration the accreditation status of the nursing school or program of the applicant if he or she is licensed as a registered nurse by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
Who sponsors HB 4716?
HB 4716 is sponsored by Terri Bryant.
What is the current status of HB 4716?
This bill died with 101st Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 4716?
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