HB 1514-FN (1996): relative to the regulation of the profession of physical therapy.

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HB 1514-FN (1996)

relative to the regulation of the profession of physical therapy.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Occupational Regulation

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 January 16, 1996. The committee held work sessions on February 1, 1996 and February 5, 1996. The majority of the committee recommended that the House study it after the session ends by a vote of 8–6. 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 25, 1996 and September 17, 1996. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 15 to 1.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Warner (Merr 7) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Cooper (Carr 2)
  • Rep. Holmes (Merr 14)
  • Rep. Stettenheim (Sull 1)
  • Sen. Larsen (SD15)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 16, 1996, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM207,LOB
  • February 1, 1996, 2:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM207,LOB
  • February 5, 1996, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM207,LOB
  • June 25, 1996, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM207,LOB
  • September 17, 1996, 10:00 AM: 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 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS & ADMIN; HJ4,P137
  • January 3, 1996: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/12/95 DUE ON 02/07/96
  • January 16, 1996: HEARING JAN16 01:00 RM207,LOB FOR: ED&A
  • January 31, 1996: (SUBCOM CHR: REP R DODGE)
  • February 1, 1996: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB01 02:30 RM207,LOB FOR: ED&A
  • February 5, 1996: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB05 09:00 RM207,LOB FOR: ED&A
  • February 7, 1996: MAJ REPORT REF FOR STUDY FOR FEB13 (VOTE 8-6)
  • 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
  • February 15, 1996: <NOTICE OF RECONSIDERATION, REP DEPECOL>
  • June 11, 1996: (INT STUDY SUBCOM CHR: REP R DODGE)
  • June 25, 1996: INT STUDY SUBCOM WORK SESS JUN25 10:00 RM207,LOB FOR: ED&A
  • September 17, 1996: INT STUDY SUBCOM WORK SESSION SEP17 10:00 RM207,LOB FOR: ED&A
  • October 23, 1996: INT STUDY REPT: REC FOR LEGIS IN 1997 (VOTE 15-1)<LSR 97-0154>

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 149-FN (1997): relative to the regulation of the profession of physical therapy.

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