SB 575-FN (1994): modifying the dental practice act.

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SB 575-FN (1994)

modifying the dental practice act.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Occupational Regulation
  • Chapter law: 289

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1994 and referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 13, 1994. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On February 16, 1994 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on February 17, 1994 and was referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 23, 1994. The committee held work sessions on April 6, 1994 and April 12, 1994. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 16–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 19, 1994 the House voted to pass it with changes, then referred it on to the House Appropriations committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 25, 1994. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 18–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 11, 1994 the House voted to pass it with changes. On May 17, 1994 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 26, 1994 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 6, 1994, making it Chapter 289 of the session laws. It took effect on August 5, 1994.

Sponsors

  • Sen. W. King (SD2) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 13, 1994, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, RM104,LOB
  • March 23, 1994, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM210,LOB
  • April 6, 1994, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM210,LOB
  • April 12, 1994, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM210,LOB
  • April 25, 1994, 11:15 AM: hearing, House Appropriations, RM100,ST HOUSE

Votes

  • February 16, 1994, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 17, 1994, Senate: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS+ADMIN; SJ1,P10
  • January 13, 1994: HEARING JAN13 02:00 RM104,LOB FOR: ED+A
  • February 15, 1994: COMM REPORT OTP/AM FEB16
  • February 15, 1994: PROP COMM AM<4626>; SC11,P14
  • February 16, 1994: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ7,P149 + 162
  • February 17, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS & ADMIN; HJ34,P1055
  • February 17, 1994: IN SEAT POCKET ON 02/17/94 DUE ON 04/14/94
  • March 23, 1994: HEARING MAR23 10:30 RM210,LOB FOR: ED&A
  • April 6, 1994: SUBCOM WORK SESSION APR06 01:00 RM210,LOB FOR: ED&A
  • April 12, 1994: SUBCOM WORK SESSION APR12 11:00 RM210,LOB FOR: ED&A
  • April 14, 1994: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR APR19 (VOTE 16-0;CC)
  • April 14, 1994: PROP COMM AM<6003>(NEW TITLE); HC48,P1547
  • April 19, 1994: PASSED WITH AM AND REF TO APPROP; HJ53,P1703
  • April 25, 1994: APPROP HEARING APR25 11:15 RM100,ST HOUSE FOR: APPROP
  • May 4, 1994: APPROP MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAY11 (VOTE 18-0;CC)
  • May 4, 1994: PROP APPROP AM<6223>(NEW TITLE); HC60,P1926
  • May 11, 1994: PASSED WITH AM; HJ64,P2030-2031 + 2064
  • May 17, 1994: SEN CONC WITH HOUSE AM, SEN CURRIER MA VV; SJ18,P503
  • May 26, 1994: ENROLLED; SJ20,P567
  • May 26, 1994: ENROLLED; HJ70,P2135
  • June 6, 1994: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/06/94 EFF: 08/05/94 CHAP.0289

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