2019 House Bill 4042

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Introduced in the House

Jan. 15, 2019

Introduced by Rep. Mary Whiteford (R-80)

To authorize Michigan’s participation in an interstate nurses licensure compact that would allow registered nurses (RNs) and licensed practical/vocational nurses (LPNs/VNs) to get a multi-state license that is good in all states that join the compact.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

June 6, 2019

Reported without amendment

Refer to the Committee on Ways and Means with the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted.

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

Feb. 26, 2020

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Passed in the House 55 to 50 (details)

Received in the Senate

Feb. 27, 2020

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy and Human Services

Dec. 10, 2020

Passed in the Senate 21 to 17 (details)

To authorize Michigan’s participation in an interstate nurses licensure compact that would allow registered nurses (RNs) and licensed practical/vocational nurses (LPNs/VNs) to get a multi-state license that is good in all states that join the compact.

Vetoed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Dec. 30, 2020