SB 658 (1994): regulating the practice of dental hygiene, including the issuance of licenses and fees.

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SB 658 (1994)

regulating the practice of dental hygiene, including the issuance of licenses and fees.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Occupational Regulation
  • Chapter law: 240

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 March 10, 1994 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on March 17, 1994 and was referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 29, 1994. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 19, 1994 the House voted to pass it with changes. On May 3, 1994 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. An enrolled bill amendment (6505) was adopted on a voice vote on May 17, 1994. These correct technical errors found after passage. An enrolled bill amendment () was adopted on a voice vote on May 17, 1994. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 17, 1994 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 27, 1994, making it Chapter 240 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1995.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Cohen (SD24) (prime sponsor)
  • Sen. Lamirande (SD1)
  • Sen. Hollingworth (SD23)
  • Sen. Shaheen (SD21)
  • Rep. Sargent (Hills 3)
  • Rep. Asselin (Hills 47)
  • Rep. Newman (Rock 4)
  • Rep. Copenhaver (Graf 10)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 13, 1994, 2:30 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, RM104,LOB
  • March 29, 1994, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM205,LOB

Votes

  • March 10, 1994, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 3, 1994, Senate: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS+ADMIN; SJ1,P16
  • January 13, 1994: HEARING JAN13 02:30 RM104,LOB FOR: ED+A
  • March 9, 1994: COMM REPORT OTP/AM MAR10
  • March 9, 1994: PROP COMM AM<5498>; SC14,P15-16
  • March 10, 1994: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ8,P169-170 + 225
  • March 17, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO HEALTH HS&EA; HJ45,P1466
  • March 17, 1994: IN SEAT POCKET ON 03/23/94 DUE ON 04/14/94
  • March 29, 1994: HEARING MAR29 11:00 RM205,LOB FOR: HEALTH
  • April 12, 1994: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR APR19 (VOTE 14-0;CC)
  • April 12, 1994: PROP COMM AM<5886>; HC48,P1554
  • April 19, 1994: PASSED WITH AM; HJ53,P1706 + 1742
  • May 3, 1994: SEN CONC WITH HOUSE AM, SEN CURRIER MA VV; SJ14,P334
  • May 17, 1994: ENROLLED AM<6505>, AA VV; SJ18,P523 (+ SEE PERM JRNL)
  • May 17, 1994: ENROLLED AM, AA VV; HJ67,P2102
  • May 17, 1994: ENROLLED; SJ18,P525
  • May 17, 1994: ENROLLED; HJ70,P2132
  • May 27, 1994: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/27/94 EFF: 01/01/95 CHAP.0240

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