2006 House Bill 6253 / Public Act 398

Extend reciprocal licensing of nurses sunset

Introduced in the House

June 21, 2006

Introduced by Rep. Edward Gaffney (R-1)

To extend the sunset of the law that provides for reciprocal licensing of nurses licensed in Canada, from Jan. 1, 2007 to Jan. 1, 2012. The law authorizes a one-year temporary license while the individual takes the actions needed to get a Michigan license.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Sept. 5, 2006

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sept. 7, 2006

Passed in the House 98 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Sept. 12, 2006

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Sept. 14, 2006

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that establishes conditions that would allow reciprocal licensing for an individual subject to minor, temporary sanctions by another state for violations that do not involve patient safety.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To extend the sunset of the law that provides for reciprocal licensing of nurses licensed in Canada, from Jan. 1, 2007 to Jan. 1, 2012. The law authorizes a one-year temporary license while the individual takes the actions needed to get a Michigan license. The bill also establishes conditions that would allow reciprocal licensing for an individual subject to minor, temporary sanctions by another state for violations that do not involve patient safety.

Received in the House

Sept. 14, 2006

To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.

Passed in the House 101 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Sept. 26, 2006