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TN SB 551

died on adjournment

Physicians and Surgeons - As introduced, allows, instead of requires, the governor to consult with medical groups in making appointments to the board of medical examiners. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29; Title 63 and Title 68.

Tennessee · 114S1 · upper

Quick answers

Did TN SB 551 pass?

No. TN SB 551 died when the 114S1 session adjourned without final action on it. Bills that die this way are sometimes reintroduced in a later session. Latest recorded action (2025-03-26): Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Health and Welfare Committee

What is TN SB 551 about?

TN SB 551 is a bill in the 114S1 titled “Physicians and Surgeons - As introduced, allows, instead of requires, the governor to consult with medical groups in making appointments to the board of medical examiners. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29; Title 63 and Title 68.”.

Who sponsors TN SB 551?

Reeves is the primary sponsor of TN SB 551.

Introduced
2025-02-10
Latest action
2025-03-26 — Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Health and Welfare Committee
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Subjects

Sponsors

  • Reevesprimary

Committees

Not provided by source.

Action timeline

  1. 2025-01-30

    Filed for introduction

    filing

  2. 2025-02-10

    Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

    introduction

  3. 2025-02-12

    Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee

    referral-committee

  4. 2025-03-19

    Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/26/2025

  5. 2025-03-26

    Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Health and Welfare Committee

    referral-committee

Versions

Documents

Votes

  • SENATE STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0 3/29/2023 Passed

    2023-03-29 · pass · 9-0

    Member-level votes (9)
    • Briggs: yes
    • Jackson: yes
    • Kyle: yes
    • Lowe: yes
    • Pody: yes
    • Stevens: yes
    • Walley: yes
    • Yager: yes
    • Yarbro: yes

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Official source

https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default?BillNumber=SB0551&ga=114

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