HB 1399-FN (1992): changing the name of the board of examiners of psychologists to the board of examiners of psychology and mental health practice, expanding such board, and certifying mental health counselors.

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HB 1399-FN (1992)

changing the name of the board of examiners of psychologists to the board of examiners of psychology and mental health practice, expanding such board, and certifying mental health counselors.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1991-1992
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments
  • Subject: Occupational Regulation
  • Chapter law: 280

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 1992 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 21, 1992. The committee held a work session on January 30, 1992. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 11–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 3, 1992 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 4, 1992 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 7, 1992. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On April 21, 1992 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On April 22, 1992 the House voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. On April 22, 1992 the Senate adopted “Accede to Request for Committee of Conference” on a voice vote. A committee of conference met on April 28, 1992 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. On May 6, 1992 the Senate adopted “Conference Committee Report” on a division vote 10–9. On May 7, 1992 the Senate adopted “Accede to Request for Committee of Conference” on a voice vote. On May 7, 1992 the House adopted “Suspend Rules to consider”, on a motion by Rep. Gross. On May 7, 1992 the Senate adopted “Conference Committee Report” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 12, 1992 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 18, 1992, making it Chapter 280 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1993.

Sponsors

  • Rep. W. McCain (Rock 11) (prime sponsor)
  • Sen. Fraser (SD4)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 21, 1992, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM210,LOB
  • January 30, 1992, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM210,LOB
  • April 7, 1992, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments, RM101,LOB
  • April 28, 1992, 1:30 PM: committee of conference, RM202,LOB

Votes

  • April 21, 1992, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 22, 1992, House: Nonconcur and Request Committee of Conference — voice vote, passed
  • April 22, 1992, Senate: Accede to Request for Committee of Conference — voice vote, passed
  • May 6, 1992, Senate: Conference Committee Report — yeas 10, nays 9, passed
  • May 7, 1992, Senate: Accede to Request for Committee of Conference — voice vote, passed
  • May 7, 1992, Senate: Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 1992: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS & ADMIN
  • January 8, 1992: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/08/92 DUE ON 02/05/92
  • January 21, 1992: HEARING JAN21 10:00 RM210,LOB FOR: EXEC DEPTS & ADMIN
  • January 30, 1992: SUBCOM WORK SESSION JAN30 09:00 RM210,LOB FOR: ED&A
  • February 5, 1992: EXTENSION GRANTED TO FEB19, REP KIDDER MA; HJ29,P740
  • February 26, 1992: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR03 (VOTE 11-0;CC)
  • February 27, 1992: PROP COMM AM (NEW TITLE); HC43,P1026-1030
  • March 3, 1992: PASSED WITH AM; HJ52,P1308-1312 + 1380
  • March 4, 1992: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS
  • March 31, 1992: ==CANCELLED==HEARING MAR31 09:30 RM101,LOB FOR: EXEC DEPTS
  • April 7, 1992: HEARING APR07 08:30 RM101,LOB FOR: EXEC DEPTS
  • April 20, 1992: COMM REPORT OTP/AM APR21
  • April 20, 1992: PROP COMM AM; SC29,P13-15
  • April 21, 1992: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ19,P448-450 + 487
  • April 22, 1992: HOUSE NONC WITH SEN AM REQ CONF COMM, REP WARD MA VV; HJ77,P1979
  • April 22, 1992: <SPKR APPTS REPS: WARD, EMERTON, GOULET & GOSSELIN>
  • April 22, 1992: SEN ACCEDED TO REQ FOR CONF COMM, SEN CURRIER MA VV; SJ20,P557
  • April 22, 1992: <PRES APPTS SENS: CURRIER, FRASER & PRESSLY>
  • April 28, 1992: CONF COMM MEETING APR28 01:30 RM202,LOB
  • April 30, 1992: CONF COMM REPORT (SEN AM + NEW AM) FILED
  • May 6, 1992: CONF COMM REPORT ADOPTED DIV(10-9); SJ21,P630
  • May 7, 1992: CONF COMM REPORT LOST RC(78-218); HOUSE DISCHARGE CONF COMM, REQ
  • May 7, 1992: NEW CONF COMM, REP BALDIZAR MA VV; HJ83,P2137-2140
  • May 7, 1992: <SPKR APPTS REPS: WARD, DOWD, GOULET & GOSSELIN>
  • May 7, 1992: CHANGE CONF:<ROBINSON, P. BROWN, WADSWORTH & BALDIZAR>HJ83,P2142
  • May 7, 1992: SEN ACCEDED TO REQ FOR NEW CONF COMM, SEN FRASER MA VV; SJ22,P674
  • May 7, 1992: <PRES APPTS SENS: FRASER, PRESSLY & COLANTUONO>
  • May 7, 1992: NEW CONF COMM REPORT (SEN AM + NEW AM) FILED
  • May 7, 1992: REP GROSS SUSP RULES TO CONSIDER, MA DIV(217-65); NEW CONF COMM
  • May 7, 1992: REPORT ADOPTED VV; HJ83,P2150
  • May 7, 1992: NEW CONF COMM REPORT ADOPTED VV; SJ22,P679-680
  • May 7, 1992: ENROLLED; HJ87,P2199
  • May 12, 1992: ENROLLED; SJ22,P717
  • May 18, 1992: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/18/92 EFF: 01/01/93 CHAP.0280

Laws It Would Change

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