HB 176 (1995): relative to the disciplinary, investigative, and subpoena powers of the board of chiropractic examiners and authorizing the board to impose civil penalties.

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HB 176 (1995)

relative to the disciplinary, investigative, and subpoena powers of the board of chiropractic examiners and authorizing the board to impose civil penalties.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Occupational Regulation
  • Chapter law: 132

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 1995 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 17, 1995. The committee held a work session on January 24, 1995. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 14–2. On March 9, 1995 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 15, 1995 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 23, 1995. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 28, 1995 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. An enrolled bill amendment (2523) was adopted on a voice vote on May 11, 1995. These correct technical errors found after passage. An enrolled bill amendment () was adopted on a voice vote on May 16, 1995. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 18, 1995 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 24, 1995, making it Chapter 132 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 1995.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Dowd (Rock 13) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Dyer (Hills 8)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 17, 1995, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM207,LOB
  • January 24, 1995, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM207,LOB
  • March 23, 1995, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, RM104,LOB

Votes

  • March 9, 1995, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • March 28, 1995, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS & ADMIN; HJ9,P121
  • January 4, 1995: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/03/95 DUE ON 03/01/95
  • January 17, 1995: HEARING JAN17 11:00 RM207,LOB FOR: ED&A
  • January 24, 1995: SUBCOM WORK SESSION JAN24 02:00 RM207,LOB FOR: ED&A
  • March 1, 1995: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR09 (VOTE 14-2)
  • March 1, 1995: PROP COMM AM<1434>; HC29,P664
  • March 9, 1995: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; HJ35,P976 + 1025
  • March 15, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS+ADMIN; SJ9,P115
  • March 23, 1995: HEARING MAR23 09:30 RM104,LOB FOR: ED+A
  • March 27, 1995: COMM REPORT OTP MAR28
  • March 28, 1995: PASSED VV; SJ11,P184 + 194
  • May 11, 1995: ENROLLED AM<2523>, AA VV; SJ19,P355
  • May 16, 1995: ENROLLED AM, AA VV; HJ68,P1891
  • May 16, 1995: ENROLLED; HJ68,P1905
  • May 18, 1995: ENROLLED; SJ21,P377
  • May 24, 1995: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/24/95 EFF: 07/01/95 CHAP.0132

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