HB1278Introduced in the House
Nursing matters; education programs.
Introduced by Bradford Barrett, District 56
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Nursing matters; education programs. Requires the Indiana State Nurses Association, any time there is a vacancy or expiration of a term on the board of nursing, to recommend to the governor a list of qualified nurses for appointment. (Current law requires the Indiana State Nurses Association to recommend the list when there is a vacancy on the board.) Allows an institution that has been operating an eligible nursing program for at least five years to increase the enrollment in any eligible nursing program at any rate the institution considers appropriate.
Where it stands
Public Law 89
March 4, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate - Third reading · February 17, 2026
45
Yes
0
No
5
Absent or Not Voting
50 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Dan Dernulc | 1 | Yes |
| Lonnie Randolph | 2 | Yes |
| Mark Spencer | 3 | Yes |
| Rodney Pol | 4 | Not Voting |
| Ed Charbonneau | 5 | Yes |
| Rick Niemeyer | 6 | Yes |
| Brian Buchanan | 7 | Yes |
| Mike Bohacek | 8 | Yes |
| Ryan Mishler | 9 | Yes |
| David Niezgodski | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Authored by Representative Barrett
First reading: referred to Committee on Public Health
Committee report: amend do pass, adopted
Representatives Ledbetter, Isa, Shackleford added as coauthors
Second reading: ordered engrossed
Senate sponsors: Senators Busch, Charbonneau, Jackson L
Third reading: passed; Roll Call 128: yeas 94, nays 0
Referred to the Senate
First reading: referred to Committee on Health and Provider Services
Committee report: amend do pass, adopted
Second reading: ordered engrossed
Senator Ford J.D. added as cosponsor
Placed back on second reading
Senator Randolph added as cosponsor
Senator Yoder added as cosponsor
Amendment #1 (Busch) prevailed; voice vote
Reread second time: amended, ordered engrossed
Third reading: passed; Roll Call 187: yeas 45, nays 0
Returned to the House with amendments
Joint Rule 15 Certification
Signed by the Speaker
Signed by the President Pro Tempore
Signed by the President of the Senate
Signed by the Governor
Public Law 89
Verify the information
- Official page on the Indiana Legislature website
- House Public Health Amendment #1 (amendment)
- Senate Health and Provider Services Amendment #2 (amendment)
- Senate Amendment #1 (amendment)
- Senate Amendment #2 (amendment)
- Fiscal Note (supplement)
- Vote Sheet (supplement)
- Committee Report (supplement)
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- Introduced (text)
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- Engrossed (text)
- Enrolled (text)
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