HB 1490 (1996): relative to the regulation of optometry.

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HB 1490 (1996)

relative to the regulation of optometry.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Subject: Occupational Regulation

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 1996 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 17, 1996. The committee held a work session on February 1, 1996. The majority of the committee recommended that the House study it after the session ends by a vote of 11–8. 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 September 12, 1996 and October 2, 1996. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 11 to 7.

Sponsors

  • Rep. P. Wells (Hills 16) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Haettenschwiller (Hills 29)
  • Rep. Sargent (Hills 3)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 17, 1996, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM205,LOB
  • February 1, 1996, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM205,LOB
  • September 12, 1996, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM205,LOB :HEALTH
  • October 2, 1996, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM205,LOB :HEALTH

Votes

  • February 15, 1996, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO HEALTH HS&EA (PRINTED INCORRECTLY AS EXEC
  • January 3, 1996: DEPTS & ADMIN); HJ4,P136 + 143
  • January 3, 1996: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/12/95 DUE ON 02/07/96
  • January 17, 1996: HEARING JAN17 01:00 RM205,LOB FOR: HEALTH
  • January 23, 1996: (SUBCOM CHR: REP K PRATT)
  • February 1, 1996: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB01 02:00 RM205,LOB FOR: HEALTH
  • February 7, 1996: MAJ REPORT REF FOR STUDY FOR FEB13 (VOTE 11-8)
  • February 13, 1996: SPECIAL ORDER TO FEB15, WITHOUT OBJECTION; HJ25,P820
  • February 15, 1996: REFERRED TO HEALTH HS&EA FOR INTERIM STUDY VV; HJ27,P904
  • February 15, 1996: <NOTICE OF RECONSIDERATION, REP DEPECOL>
  • August 26, 1996: //CANCELLED//INT STUDY SUBCOM WK SESS SEPT25 1:00 RM205,LOB <N
  • August 26, 1996: //CANCELLED//IN. STUDY SUBCOM WK SESS OCT09 9:00 RM205,LOB
  • August 26, 1996: //CANCELLED//INT STUDY SUBCOM WK SESS OCT16 9:00 RM205,LOB
  • August 26, 1996: //CANCELLED//INT STUDY SUBCOM WK SESS OCT23 9:00 RM205,LOB
  • August 26, 1996: //CANCELLED//INT STUDY SUBCOM WK SESS OCT24 9:00 RM205,LOB
  • August 26, 1996: //CANCELLED//INT STUDY SUBCOM WK SESS OCT30 9:00 RM205,LOB
  • September 12, 1996: INTERIM STUDY SUBCOM WK SESS SEPT12 9:00 RM205,LOB :HEALTH
  • October 2, 1996: INTERIM STUDY SUBCOM WK SESS OCT02 9:00 RM205,LOB :HEALTH
  • October 23, 1996: INT STUDY REPT: NOT REC FOR LEG IN 1997 (VOTE 11-7)

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