HB 1368 (1996): requiring permits for dentists who administer general anesthesia, deep sedation and conscious sedation, and giving the board of dental examiners related rulemaking authority regarding the permits and fees.

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HB 1368 (1996)

requiring permits for dentists who administer general anesthesia, deep sedation and conscious sedation, and giving the board of dental examiners related rulemaking authority regarding the permits and fees.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Public Institutions, Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Occupational Regulation
  • Chapter law: 102

The Story

The committee held a public hearing on January 2, 1996. It was introduced on January 3, 1996 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a work session on January 16, 1996. 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. On January 31, 1996 the House voted to pass it with changes. On February 13, 1996 the House voted to pass it with changes, then referred it on to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 5, 1996. On March 19, 1996 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on March 20, 1996 and was referred to the Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 17, 1996. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On April 18, 1996 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 8, 1996 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 15, 1996, making it Chapter 102 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1997.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Copenhaver (Graf 10) (prime sponsor)
  • Sen. Stawasz (SD12)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 2, 1996, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM205,LOB
  • January 16, 1996, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM205,LOB
  • March 5, 1996, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM207,LOB
  • April 17, 1996, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services, RM212,LOB

Votes

  • April 18, 1996, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 1996: HEARING JAN02 10:30 RM205,LOB FOR: HEALTH
  • January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO HEALTH HS&EA; HJ4,P132
  • January 3, 1996: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/12/95 DUE ON 02/07/96
  • January 16, 1996: SUBCOM WORK SESSION JAN16 02:00 RM205,LOB FOR: HEALTH
  • January 24, 1996: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR JAN31 (VOTE 16-1;CC)
  • January 24, 1996: PROP COMM AM<4302>(NEW TITLE); HC13,P439-440
  • January 31, 1996: PASSED WITH AM; HJ18,P541-542 + 554
  • February 13, 1996: REP A TORR SUSP RULES TO RECONSIDER, MA 2/3VV; REP A TORR MOVED TO RECONSIDER 3RD READING, MA VV; PASSED WITH AM AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS & ADMIN; HJ25,P804
  • February 15, 1996: COPY TO 2ND CHAIRMAN ON 02/14/96 DUE ON 03/14/96
  • March 5, 1996: HEARING MAR05 11:00 RM207,LOB FOR: ED&A
  • March 14, 1996: ED&A MAJ REPORT OTP FOR MAR19 (VOTE 13-0;CC)
  • March 19, 1996: PASSED; HJ42,P1501 + 1539
  • March 20, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC INST/H&HS; SJ12,P221
  • April 17, 1996: HEARING APR17 09:00 RM212,LOB FOR: PUB INST
  • April 17, 1996: COMM REPORT OTP APR18 (VOTE 5-0)
  • April 18, 1996: PASSED VV; SJ20,P368 + 376
  • May 7, 1996: ENROLLED; SJ22,P422
  • May 8, 1996: ENROLLED; HJ62,P1999
  • May 15, 1996: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/15/96 EFF: 01/01/97 CHAP.0102

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