TO AMEND THE ALTERNATIVE TO DISCIPLINE ACT; AND TO BROADEN THE ALTERNATIVE TO DISCIPLINE ACT TO APPLY TO NO...
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SB 279 — TO AMEND THE ALTERNATIVE TO DISCIPLINE ACT; AND TO BROADEN THE ALTERNATIVE TO DISCIPLINE ACT TO APPLY TO NON-NURSES REGULATED BY THE ARKANSAS STATE BOARD OF NURSING.
Last action — Notification that SB279 is now Act 234
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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✓Passed Senate
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✓Passed House
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✓To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 16, 2023. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders (Republican) on March 14, 2023.
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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3 sponsors
2 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 2 recorded votes so far.
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Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
1 added · 2 removedPlain-language change summary
In the latest version of Bill SB 279, a reference to "Act 234 of the Regular Session" has been removed. This change is important because it clarifies the bill's provisions and streamlines its language, making it easier for people to understand how the new law functions without referencing outdated or unnecessary parts. By removing this line, legislators aim to eliminate confusion and ensure that the bill stands on its own.
Act 234 of the Regular Session State of Arkansas 94th General Assembly A Bill Regular Session, 2023 SENATE BILL 279 5 By:
APPROVED:6 2/15/2023 3:14:07 PM JMB185
3/6/23 6 2/15/2023 3:14:07 PM JMB185
Action History
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Notification that SB279 is now Act 234
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DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR.
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Reported correctly enrolled and ordered delivered to the Governor.
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ORDERED ENROLLED
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Returned from the House as passed.
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Returned To the Senate as passed.
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Read the third time and passed and ordered transmitted to the Senate.
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Returned by the Committee Do Pass
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Read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and referred to the Committee on PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE- HOUSE
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RECEIVED FROM THE SENATE
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Ordered immediately transmitted to the House.
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Read the third time and passed.
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Returned by the Committee, with the recommendation that it Do Pass
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Read first time, rules suspended, read second time, referred to PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE - SENATE
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Filed
Sponsors
- Jeremy Wooldridge · Primary
- Missy Irvin · Primary
- Justin Boyd · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →2 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 135 not signed on · 3 voted No
Sponsors (2)
Co-sponsors (1)
Not signed on (135)
135 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 135 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 97 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 97 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 97% | 3% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (100)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 34 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 34 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 97% | 3% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (35)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Alan Clark | — | Yea |
| Bart Hester | — | Yea |
| Ben Gilmore | — | Yea |
| Blake Johnson | — | Yea |
| Breanne Davis | — | Yea |
| Bryan King | — | Yea |
| C. Tucker | — | Yea |
| Clint Penzo | — | Yea |
| Dan Sullivan | — | Yea |
| Dave Wallace | — | Yea |
| Fredrick J. Love | — | Yea |
| G. Stubblefield | — | Yea |
| Greg Leding | — | Yea |
| Jane English | — | Yea |
| Jim Dotson | — | Yea |
| Jim Petty | — | Yea |
| Jimmy Hickey, Jr | — | Yea |
| John Payton | — | Yea |
| Jonathan Dismang | — | Yea |
| Joshua Bryant | — | Yea |
| Justin Boyd | — | Yea |
| Kim Hammer | — | Yea |
| L. Chesterfield | — | Yea |
| Mark Johnson | — | Yea |
| Matt McKee | — | Yea |
| Matt Stone | — | Yea |
| Missy Irvin | — | Yea |
| Reginald Murdock | — | Yea |
| Ricky Hill | — | Yea |
| Ronald Caldwell | — | Yea |
| S. Flowers | — | Nay |
| Scott Flippo | — | Yea |
| Steve Crowell | — | Yea |
| Terry Rice | — | Yea |
| Tyler Dees | — | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors SB 279?
- SB 279 is sponsored by Jeremy Wooldridge, Missy Irvin, and Justin Boyd.
- What is the current status of SB 279?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 16, 2023. Enacted.
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