HB 1454-FN (1996): establishing a board of ophthalmic dispensing, and relative to the board's fees and making an appropriation therefor.
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HB 1454-FN (1996)
establishing a board of ophthalmic dispensing, and relative to the board's fees and making an appropriation therefor.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 1995-1996
- House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Subject: Occupational Regulation
The Story
The committee held a public hearing on January 2, 1996. It was introduced on January 3, 1996 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held work sessions on January 17, 1996, January 24, 1996 and February 1, 1996. The majority of the committee recommended that the House study it after the session ends by a vote of 8–7. On February 13, 1996 the House adopted “Special Order to 02/15/1996”. On February 15, 1996 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held work sessions on June 13, 1996 and October 3, 1996. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 12 to 5.
Sponsors
- Rep. Taylor (Hills 34) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Asselin (Hills 47)
- Rep. Sargent (Hills 3)
- Rep. Hemon (Straf 11)
- Rep. Copenhaver (Graf 10)
- Sen. J. King (SD18)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 2, 1996, 2:30 PM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM207,LOB
- January 17, 1996, 2:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM207,LOB
- January 24, 1996, 3:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM207,LOB
- February 1, 1996, 3:20 PM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM207,LOB
Votes
- February 15, 1996, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 2, 1996: HEARING JAN02 02:30 RM207,LOB FOR: ED&A
- January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS & ADMIN; HJ4,P135
- January 3, 1996: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/12/95 DUE ON 02/07/96
- January 17, 1996: SUBCOM WORK SESSION JAN17 02:30 RM207,LOB FOR: ED&A
- January 17, 1996: (SUBCOM CHR: REP EMERTON)
- January 24, 1996: SUBCOM WORK SESSION JAN24 03:00 RM207,LOB FOR: ED&A
- February 1, 1996: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB01 03:20 RM207,LOB FOR: ED&A
- February 7, 1996: MAJ REPORT REF FOR STUDY FOR FEB13 (VOTE 8-7)
- February 13, 1996: SPECIAL ORDER TO FEB15, WITHOUT OBJECTION; HJ25,P820
- February 15, 1996: REFERRED TO EXEC DEPTS & ADMIN FOR INTERIM STUDY VV; HJ27,P897
- June 5, 1996: (INT STUDY SUBCOM CHR: REP GOULET)
- June 13, 1996: INT STUDY SUBCOM WORK SESSION JUN13 (AFTER SESS) RM207,LOB
- October 3, 1996: INT STUDY SUBCOM WORK SESS OCT03 & OCT10 10:00 RM207,LOB :ED&A
- October 23, 1996: INT STUDY REPT: REC FOR LEGIS IN 1997 (VOTE 12-5) <LSR 97-????>