HB 219 (1995): exempting the preparation of mortgage plot plans and mortgage inspection reports from application of the chapter regulating engineers, architects, land surveyors, foresters, and natural scientists.

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HB 219 (1995)

exempting the preparation of mortgage plot plans and mortgage inspection reports from application of the chapter regulating engineers, architects, land surveyors, foresters, and natural scientists.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Occupational Regulation
  • Chapter law: 136

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 25, 1995, January 30, 1995 and February 2, 1995. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 16–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on March 2, 1995. On March 2, 1995 the House adopted “Special Order to 03/09/1995 10:00” on a voice vote. 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 April 17, 1995. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 2, 1995 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 16, 1995 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 24, 1995, making it Chapter 136 of the session laws. It took effect on July 23, 1995.

Sponsors

  • Rep. McCann (Straf 11) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Buckley (Hills 44)
  • Sen. Gordon (SD2)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 19, 1995, 10:45 AM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM207,LOB
  • January 25, 1995, 2:45 PM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM207,LOB
  • January 30, 1995, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM207,LOB
  • February 2, 1995, 11:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM207,LOB
  • April 17, 1995, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, RM104,LOB

Votes

  • March 2, 1995, House: Special Order to 03/09/1995 10:00 — voice vote, passed
  • March 9, 1995, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 2, 1995, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS & ADMIN; HJ9,P122
  • January 9, 1995: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/04/95 DUE ON 03/08/95
  • January 19, 1995: HEARING JAN19 10:45 RM207,LOB FOR: ED&A
  • January 25, 1995: SUBCOM WORK SESSION JAN25 02:45 RM207,LOB FOR: ED&A
  • January 30, 1995: SUBCOM WORK SESSION JAN30 02:00 RM207,LOB FOR: ED&A
  • February 2, 1995: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB02 11:30 RM207,LOB FOR: ED&A
  • February 13, 1995: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR02 (VOTE 16-1;CC)
  • February 13, 1995: PROP COMM AM<1141>(NEW TITLE); HC24,P512
  • March 2, 1995: REMOVED FROM CONS CAL, REQ REP J CHANDLER; HJ31,P742
  • March 2, 1995: SPEC ORDER TO MAR09 10:00, REPS A TORR & TROMBLY MA VV; HJ31,P786
  • March 9, 1995: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; HJ35,P946 + 1024
  • March 15, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS+ADMIN; SJ9,P115
  • March 30, 1995: //CANCELLED//HEARING APR20 10:00 RM104,LOB FOR: EXEC DEPTS+AD
  • April 17, 1995: RESCHEDULED HEARING APR17 10:00 RM104,LOB FOR: ED+A
  • May 1, 1995: COMM REPORT OTP MAY01
  • May 2, 1995: PASSED VV; SJ17,P280 + 288
  • May 11, 1995: ENROLLED; SJ19,P356
  • May 16, 1995: ENROLLED; HJ68,P1892
  • May 24, 1995: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/24/95 EFF: 07/23/95 CHAP.0136

Laws It Would Change

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