HB 397-FN (1989): relative to composition of the dental board.
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HB 397-FN (1989)
relative to composition of the dental board.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1989-1990
- House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Senate committee: Internal Affairs
- Subject: Occupational Regulation
- Chapter law: 237
The Story
It was introduced on January 31, 1989 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 22, 1989. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 10–7. On March 16, 1989 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote, then referred it on to the House Appropriations committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 21, 1989. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 12–3. On April 11, 1989 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on April 12, 1989 and was referred to the Senate Internal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 20, 1989. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On May 2, 1989 the Senate voted to pass it with changes. On May 11, 1989 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 16, 1989 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 24, 1989, making it Chapter 237 of the session laws. It took effect on July 23, 1989.
Sponsors
- Rep. Vaughn (Rock 27) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Fillion (Merr 15)
- Sen. Bond (SD1)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 22, 1989, 2:30 PM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM302,LOB
- March 21, 1989, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Appropriations, RM100,SH
- April 20, 1989, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Internal Affairs, RM 209
Votes
- March 16, 1989, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- April 11, 1989, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- May 11, 1989, House: Concur — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 31, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC & ADMIN
- February 7, 1989: IN SEAT POCKET ON 02/01/89 DUE ON 03/02/89
- February 22, 1989: HEARING 02/22/89 02:30 RM302,LOB FOR: EXEC DEPTS & ADM
- March 9, 1989: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR: 3/16/89VOTE (10-7 cc)
- March 16, 1989: REP. COPENHAVER REMOVED; PASSED & REFERRED TO APPROPRIATIONS VV; REP HAGER SUSP RULES FOR HEARING, MA 2/3 VV; HJ47, P1316-17
- March 21, 1989: HEARING 3/21/89 10:30 RM100,SH FOR: APPROPRIATIONS
- April 3, 1989: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR: 4/11 VOTE (12-3)
- April 11, 1989: PASSED VV; HJ69, P2077-2078 + 2091
- April 12, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO INT AFFAIRS
- April 20, 1989: HEARING 4/20/89 10:30 RM 209 FOR:INT AFFAIRS
- April 28, 1989: COMMITTEE REPORT OTPA
- May 2, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED WITH AMEND
- May 11, 1989: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP M. MACDONALD MA VV; HJ87, P2667
- May 16, 1989: ENROLLED BILLS SJ: 24 P: 396
- May 16, 1989: ENROLLED:
- May 24, 1989: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 5/24/89 EFF: 7/23/89 CHAP: 237