HB 217 (1995): relative to the profession of engineering and the boards of engineers, architects, land surveyors, natural scientists, and foresters.

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HB 217 (1995)

relative to the profession of engineering and the boards of engineers, architects, land surveyors, natural scientists, and foresters.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Occupational Regulation
  • Chapter law: 284

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 19, 1995. The committee held work sessions on January 24, 1995, January 25, 1995 and January 30, 1995. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 16–0. 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 30, 1995. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On April 13, 1995 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On April 25, 1995 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. An enrolled bill amendment (2875) was adopted on June 6, 1995. These correct technical errors found after passage. An enrolled bill amendment () was adopted on June 6, 1995. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 6, 1995 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 21, 1995, making it Chapter 284 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1996.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Boucher (Rock 29) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 19, 1995, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM207,LOB
  • January 24, 1995, 3:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM207,LOB
  • January 25, 1995, 2:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM207,LOB
  • January 30, 1995, 12:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM207,LOB
  • March 30, 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
  • April 13, 1995, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 25, 1995, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS & ADMIN; HJ9,P122
  • January 4, 1995: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/05/95 DUE ON 03/01/95
  • January 19, 1995: HEARING JAN19 10:00 RM207,LOB FOR: ED&A
  • January 24, 1995: SUBCOM WORK SESSION JAN24 03:00 RM207,LOB FOR: ED&A
  • January 25, 1995: SUBCOM WORK SESSION JAN25 02:30 RM207,LOB FOR: ED&A
  • January 30, 1995: SUBCOM WORK SESSION JAN30 NOON RM207,LOB FOR: ED&A
  • March 1, 1995: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR09 (VOTE 16-0)
  • March 1, 1995: PROP COMM AM<1551>(NEW TITLE); HC29,P667-681
  • March 9, 1995: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; HJ35,P977-991 + 1025
  • March 15, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS+ADMIN; SJ9,P115
  • March 30, 1995: HEARING MAR30 09:30 RM104,LOB FOR: ED+A
  • April 12, 1995: COMM REPORT OTP/AM APR13
  • April 12, 1995: PROP COMM AM<2077>; SC29,P7-8
  • April 13, 1995: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ12,P222-223 + 234
  • April 25, 1995: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP MERCER MA VV; HJ59,P1630
  • June 6, 1995: ENROLLED AM<2875>, AM ADOPTED; HJ81,P2089-2091
  • June 6, 1995: ENROLLED AM, AM ADOPTED; SB24,P532-534
  • June 6, 1995: ENROLLED; HJ81,P2095
  • June 6, 1995: ENROLLED; SJ24,P544
  • June 21, 1995: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/21/95 EFF: 01/01/96 CHAP.0284

Laws It Would Change

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