HB83 Alabama 2012 Session
Bill Summary
Under existing law, the Alabama Board of Nursing awards graduate degree scholarships for nurses of $3,800 per year to those who qualify and agree to practice nursing in Alabama for one year
This bill would increase the amount of the scholarship awards to $10,000 and would award scholarships equal to five percent of those enrolled in graduate nursing programs in Alabama
This bill would require applicants to have an Alabama professional nursing license and agree to practice nursing in Alabama for two years
This bill would give preference to applicants pursuing a career in nursing education
This bill would provide that any appropriation to fund the scholarships be made through the Education Trust Fund
To amend Sections 34-21-60, 34-21-61, 34-21-62, and 34-21-63, Code of Alabama 1975, relating to graduate degree scholarships for nurses; to increase the amount of such scholarships; to require applicants to meet additional qualifications; and to require any appropriation to fund the scholarships be made through the Education Trust Fund.
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| April 17, 2012 | Weaver motion to Indefinitely Postpone adopted Voice Vote | |
| April 17, 2012 | Motion to Adopt adopted Roll Call 825 | |
| April 17, 2012 | Weaver motion to Substitute SB44 for HB83 adopted Voice Vote | |
| April 17, 2012 | Motion to Adopt adopted Roll Call 824 | |
| April 17, 2012 | Ways and Means Education 2nd Amendment Offered | |
| April 17, 2012 | Ways and Means Education 1st Amendment Offered | |
| April 17, 2012 | Third Reading Indefinitely Postponed | |
| February 16, 2012 | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar 2 amendments | |
| February 7, 2012 | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Ways and Means Education |
Bill Text
Bill Votes
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
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| Bill Text | HB83 Alabama 2012 Session - Introduced |