HB 1329 (1996): relative to the regulation of massage therapists.

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HB 1329 (1996)

relative to the regulation of massage therapists.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Occupational Regulation
  • Chapter law: 47

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 1996 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 14, 1996. The committee held a work session on February 21, 1996. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 13–1. On March 6, 1996 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 7, 1996 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 28, 1996. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On April 2, 1996 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 17, 1996 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 24, 1996, making it Chapter 47 of the session laws. It took effect on June 23, 1996.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Baroody (Hills 42) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. O'Rourke (Hills 39)
  • Rep. Asselin (Hills 47)
  • Rep. Emerton (Hills 7)
  • Rep. D. Soucy (Hills 42)
  • Sen. Shaheen (SD21)
  • Sen. J. King (SD18)
  • Sen. Currier (SD7)
  • Sen. Pignatelli (SD13)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 14, 1996, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM207,LOB
  • February 21, 1996, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM207,LOB
  • March 28, 1996, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, RM104,LOB

Votes

  • March 6, 1996, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 2, 1996, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS & ADMIN; HJ4,P131
  • January 3, 1996: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/12/95 DUE ON 02/22/96
  • February 14, 1996: HEARING FEB14 10:00 RM207,LOB FOR: ED&A
  • February 14, 1996: (SUBCOM CHR: REP R DODGE)
  • February 21, 1996: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB21 09:00 RM207,LOB FOR: ED&A
  • February 22, 1996: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR05 (VOTE 13-1)
  • February 22, 1996: PROP COMM AM<5117>(NEW TITLE); HC28,P991-992
  • March 5, 1996: MOVED TO MAR06 CALENDAR WITHOUT OBJECTION
  • March 6, 1996: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; HJ37,P1333-1335 + 1340
  • March 7, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS+ADMIN; SJ11,P199
  • March 28, 1996: HEARING MAR28 01:00 RM104,LOB FOR: ED+A
  • April 1, 1996: COMM REPORT OTP APR02 (VOTE 5-0)
  • April 2, 1996: PASSED VV; SJ14,P233 + 247
  • April 17, 1996: ENROLLED; HJ54,P1766
  • April 17, 1996: ENROLLED; SJ19,P328
  • April 24, 1996: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 04/24/96 EFF: 06/23/96 CHAP.0047

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