HB 624-FN (1994): creating a unit within the department of environmental services to certify certain scientists.

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HB 624-FN (1994)

creating a unit within the department of environmental services to certify certain scientists.

  • Status: Died: the chambers did not agree on a version
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Occupational Regulation

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 1993 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 3, 1993. The majority of the committee recommended that the House send it back to committee by a vote of 10–2. On March 10, 1993 the House adopted “Special Order to 03/11/1993”. On March 11, 1993 the House adopted “Recommit” on a voice vote. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 12–2. On April 1, 1993 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on April 8, 1993 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 15, 1993. The committee recommended that the Senate send it back to committee. On May 11, 1993 the bill was referred to the Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held work sessions on October 6, 1993, October 20, 1993 and November 3, 1993. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On February 3, 1994 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a division vote, then referred it on to the Senate Fin committee. On February 10, 1994 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 11, 1994 the House voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Boucher (Rock 29) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Gosselin (Hills 45)
  • Rep. K. Ward (Graf 1)
  • Rep. Scanlan (Graf 11)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 3, 1993, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM210,LOB
  • April 15, 1993, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, RM104,LOB
  • October 6, 1993, 10:00 AM: work session, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, RM104,LOB
  • October 20, 1993, 2:00 PM: work session, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, RM104,LOB
  • November 3, 1993, 1:30 PM: work session, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, RM104,LOB

Votes

  • March 11, 1993, House: Recommit — voice vote, passed
  • April 1, 1993, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • February 3, 1994, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — division vote, passed
  • February 10, 1994, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 11, 1994, House: Nonconcur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 1993: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS & ADMIN; HJ14,P242
  • January 7, 1993: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/14/93 DUE ON 02/18/93
  • February 3, 1993: HEARING FEB03 01:00 RM210,LOB FOR: EXEC DEPTS & ADMIN
  • February 11, 1993: 14 CAL DAY EXTENSION GRANTED (NEW DUE DATE: 03/04/93); HJ22,P431
  • March 4, 1993: MAJ REPORT RE-REF FOR MAR10 (VOTE 10-2)
  • March 10, 1993: SPECIAL ORDER TO MAR11; HJ36,P885
  • March 11, 1993: RECOMMITTED TO EXEC DEPTS & ADMIN, REP BOUCHER MA VV; HJ37,P905
  • March 25, 1993: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR APR01 (VOTE 12-2)
  • March 26, 1993: PROP COMM AM<2063>; HC45,P1086-1091
  • April 1, 1993: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; HJ49,P1167-1172 + 1182
  • April 8, 1993: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS+ADMIN; SJ13,P231
  • April 15, 1993: HEARING APR15 08:30 RM104,LOB FOR: EXEC DEPTS+ADMIN
  • May 10, 1993: COMM REPORT RE-REF MAY11
  • May 11, 1993: RE-REFERRED TO EXEC DEPTS+ADMIN VV; SJ17,P320
  • October 6, 1993: RE-REF WORK SESSION OCT06 10:00 RM104,LOB FOR: ED+A
  • October 20, 1993: RE-REF WORK SESSION OCT20 02:00 RM104,LOB FOR: EXEC DEPTS+ADM
  • November 3, 1993: RE-REF WORK SESSION NOV03 01:30 RM104,LOB FOR: ED+A
  • February 2, 1994: COMM REPORT OTP/AM FEB03
  • February 2, 1994: PROP COMM AM<4102>(NEW TITLE); SC7,P17-24
  • February 3, 1994: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM AND REF TO FIN DIV VV; SJ3,P52-59
  • February 10, 1994: SEN HOLLINGWORTH SUSP RULES FOR REPORT, MA 2/3VV; SEN HOLLINGWORTH FL AM<5080>(NEW TITLE), AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ5,P96-97 + 120
  • May 11, 1994: HOUSE NONCONCUR WITH SEN AM, REP KIDDER MA VV; HJ64,P2027

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 488-FN (1996): relative to certification of and fees for wetland scientists and changing the title of "natural scientists" to "soil scientists."

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