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2025R: SB601 ACT 971

TO CREATE A PATHWAY FOR A GRADUATE OF A FOREIGN MEDICAL SCHOOL TO BE LICENSED IN THIS STATE IF HE OR SHE IS OFFERED FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT AS A PHYSICIAN FROM A HEALTHCARE PROVIDER.

Latest action: Notification that SB601 is now Act 971

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WhenChamberAction
Apr 1, 2025, 3:08 p.m. CTSenateFiled
Apr 1, 2025, 5:43 p.m. CTSenateRead first time, rules suspended, read second time, referred to PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE - SENATE
Apr 3, 2025, 1:19 p.m. CTSenateReturned by the Committee, with the recommendation that it Do Pass
Apr 7, 2025, 3:20 p.m. CTSenateRead the third time and passed. ·
Apr 7, 2025, 3:20 p.m. CTSenateOrdered immediately transmitted to the House.
Apr 7, 2025, 4:37 p.m. CTHouseRECEIVED FROM THE SENATE
Apr 7, 2025, 8:17 p.m. CTHouseRead the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and referred to the Committee on PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE- HOUSE
Apr 9, 2025, 8:35 a.m. CTHousePlaced on second reading for the purpose of amendment.
Apr 9, 2025, 8:35 a.m. CTHouseAmendment No. 1 & 2 read and adopted and the bill ordered engrossed.
Apr 9, 2025, 12:03 p.m. CTHouseREPORTED CORRECTLY ENGROSSED
Apr 15, 2025, 1:30 p.m. CTHouseReturned by the Committee Do Pass
Apr 16, 2025, 10:36 a.m. CTHouseRead the third time and passed and ordered transmitted to the Senate. ·
Apr 16, 2025, 10:36 a.m. CTHouseReturned to Senate as passed, as amended # 1 & 2
Apr 16, 2025, 12:21 p.m. CTSenateReturned from the House as passed as amended # 1 & 2 .
Apr 16, 2025, 12:21 p.m. CTSenateRules suspended.
Apr 16, 2025, 12:22 p.m. CTSenatePlaced on second reading for purpose of amendment.
Apr 16, 2025, 12:22 p.m. CTSenateHouse Amendment No. 1 & 2 read first time, rule suspended, read second time and concurred in.
Apr 16, 2025, 12:22 p.m. CTSenateRules suspended.
Apr 16, 2025, 12:22 p.m. CTSenateRead the third time and passed. ·
Apr 16, 2025, 12:22 p.m. CTSenateORDERED ENROLLED
Apr 16, 2025, 2:21 p.m. CTSenateReported correctly enrolled and ordered delivered to the Governor.
Apr 16, 2025, 2:21 p.m. CTSenateDELIVERED TO GOVERNOR.
Apr 22, 2025, 4:47 p.m. CTSenateNotification that SB601 is now Act 971

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WhenMeetingVideo
Apr 2, 2025, 5:00 p.m. CT Senate Public Health Welfare And Labor · Senate Room 272 Video Add to Google Calendar Add to Apple Calendar
Apr 7, 2025, 1:00 p.m. CT Senate Floor Session · Senate Chamber Video Add to Google Calendar Add to Apple Calendar
Apr 15, 2025, 8:00 a.m. CT House Public Health, Welfare, and Labor Committee Meeting · Committee Room 130 Video Add to Google Calendar Add to Apple Calendar
Apr 16, 2025, 8:30 a.m. CT Senate Floor Session · Senate Chamber Video Add to Google Calendar Add to Apple Calendar
Apr 16, 2025, 9:00 a.m. CT House Meeting · House Video Add to Google Calendar Add to Apple Calendar

Filed amendments on record: H1 (House) by L. Johnson, filed Apr 8, 2025, 6:04 p.m. CT: Hall of the House of Representatives 95th General Assembly - Regular Session, 2025 Amendment Form ______________________________________________________________________ Subtitle of Senate Bill 601 TO CREATE A PATHWAY FOR A GRADUATE OF A FOREIGN MEDICAL SCHOOL TO BE LICENSED IN TH; H2 (House) by L. Johnson, filed Apr 8, 2025, 6:26 p.m. CT: Hall of the House of Representatives 95th General Assembly - Regular Session, 2025 Amendment Form ______________________________________________________________________ Subtitle of Senate Bill 601 TO CREATE A PATHWAY FOR A GRADUATE OF A FOREIGN MEDICAL SCHOOL TO BE LICENSED IN TH.

NumberChamberSponsorIntroduced
H1 HouseL. JohnsonApr 8, 2025, 6:04 p.m. CT
H2 HouseL. JohnsonApr 8, 2025, 6:26 p.m. CT

Committee actions

  • Do Pass · House · Apr 15, 2025, 1:30 p.m. CT
    Returned by the Committee Do Pass
  • Do Pass · Senate · Apr 3, 2025, 1:19 p.m. CT
    Returned by the Committee, with the recommendation that it Do Pass

Floor roll calls

Senate · RCS 1350

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 12:22:33 PM · arkleg

34Yea
1Nay
0Not voting
0Present
0Excused

Yea (34)

Nay (1)

House · RCS 1366

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 10:36:13 AM · arkleg

97Yea
1Nay
2Not voting
0Present
0Excused

Yea (97)

Nay (1)

Not voting (2)

Senate · RCS 870

Monday, April 7, 2025 3:20:12 PM · arkleg

33Yea
0Nay
1Not voting
1Present
0Excused

Yea (33)

Present (1)

Not voting (1)

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