HB 1618-FN (1996): repealing the requirement that soil scientists be certified.

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HB 1618-FN (1996)

repealing the requirement that soil scientists be certified.

  • 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 February 14, 1996. The committee held a work session on February 21, 1996. The majority of the committee recommended that the House study it after the session ends unanimously, 13–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 5, 1996 the House voted to study it after the session ends. The committee held work sessions on June 11, 1996, June 25, 1996, July 17, 1996 and September 11, 1996. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 16 to 0.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Whalley (Merr 5) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Mirski (Graf 12)
  • Rep. Royce (Ches 9)
  • Rep. Kirby (Hills 24)
  • Sen. Stawasz (SD12)
  • Sen. F. King (SD1)
  • Sen. Currier (SD7)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 14, 1996, 2:00 PM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM207,LOB
  • February 21, 1996, 1:15 PM: subcommittee work session, RM101,ST HOUSE
  • June 11, 1996, 1:00 PM: 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 :ED&A
  • July 17, 1996, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM207,LOB
  • September 11, 1996, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM207,LOB :EXEC DEPTS

The Docket

  • January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS & ADMIN; HJ4,P141
  • January 3, 1996: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/18/95 DUE ON 02/22/96
  • February 14, 1996: HEARING FEB14 02:00 RM207,LOB FOR: ED&A
  • February 21, 1996: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB21 01:15 RM101,ST HOUSE
  • February 22, 1996: MAJ REPORT REF FOR STUDY FOR MAR05 (VOTE 13-0;CC)
  • March 5, 1996: REFERRED TO EXEC DEPTS & ADMIN FOR INTERIM STUDY; HJ34,P1248
  • June 5, 1996: (INT STUDY SUBCOM CHR: REP M BROWN)
  • June 11, 1996: INT STUDY SUBCOM WORK SESS JUN11 01:00 RM207,LOB FOR: ED&A
  • June 25, 1996: INT STUDY SUBCOM WORK SESSION JUN25 10:00 RM207,LOB :ED&A
  • July 17, 1996: RESCHED INT STDY SUBCOM WORK SESS JUL17 1:00 RM207,LOB FOR ED&A
  • September 11, 1996: INT STUDY SUBCOM WK SESS SEPT11 01:00 RM207,LOB :EXEC DEPTS
  • October 30, 1996: INT STUDY REPT: REC FOR LEGIS IN 1997 (VOTE 16-0) <LSR 97-0290>

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