HB 378 (1997): regulating the practice of acupuncture.

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HB 378 (1997)

regulating the practice of acupuncture.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Occupational Regulation
  • Chapter law: 251

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 1997 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 6, 1997. The committee held work sessions on February 18, 1997, February 24, 1997, February 25, 1997 and March 6, 1997. The majority recommended that the House pass it with changes, and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 14–2. On March 18, 1997 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 27, 1997 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 24, 1997. The committee voted unanimously, 7–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes. On May 13, 1997 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 28, 1997 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 10, 1997 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. An enrolled bill amendment () was adopted on June 10, 1997. These correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on June 19, 1997, making it Chapter 251 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 1997.

Sponsors

  • Rep. J. Bradley (Carr 8) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Copenhaver (Graf 10)
  • Rep. Morello (Hills 38)
  • Rep. French (Merr 3)
  • Rep. Asselin (Hills 47)
  • Sen. Rubens (SD5)
  • Sen. Russman (SD19)
  • Sen. K. Wheeler (SD21)
  • Sen. Larsen (SD15)
  • Sen. Cohen (SD24)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 6, 1997, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM202,LOB
  • February 18, 1997, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, RM202,LOB :EXEC DEPTS
  • February 24, 1997, 9:40 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM202,LOB
  • February 25, 1997, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM202,LOB
  • March 6, 1997, 8:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM202,LOB
  • April 24, 1997, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, RM104,LOB

Votes

  • March 18, 1997, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 13, 1997, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 28, 1997, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS & ADMIN; HJ17,P253
  • January 27, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/28/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
  • February 6, 1997: HEARING FEB06 09:30 RM202,LOB FOR: ED&A
  • February 18, 1997: SUBCOMMITTEE WORK SESS FEB18 9:00 RM202,LOB :EXEC DEPTS
  • February 24, 1997: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB24 09:40 RM202,LOB FOR: ED&A
  • February 25, 1997: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB25 09:30 RM202,LOB FOR: ED&A
  • March 6, 1997: SUBCOM WORK SESSION MAR06 08:30 RM202,LOB FOR: ED&A
  • March 6, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR18 (VOTE 14-2)
  • March 6, 1997: MIN REPORT ITL
  • March 6, 1997: PROP MAJ COMM AM<0590>; HC36,P889-893
  • March 18, 1997: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; HJ40C,P1227-1231 + 1254
  • March 27, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS+ADMIN; SJ10,P181
  • April 10, 1997: //CANCELLED//HEARING APR21 10:30 RM104,LOB FOR: ED+A
  • April 24, 1997: RESCHEDULED HEARING APR24 01:00 RM104,LOB FOR: ED+A
  • May 8, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAY13 (VOTE 7-0)
  • May 8, 1997: PROP COMM AM<1246>; SC36,P14
  • May 13, 1997: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ17,P309 + 317
  • May 28, 1997: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP DYER MA VV; HJ70,P2006
  • June 10, 1997: ENROLLED AM<0047E>, AM ADOPTED; HJ73,P2096
  • June 10, 1997: ENROLLED AM, ADOPTED; SJ23(II),P581-582
  • June 10, 1997: ENROLLED; HJ76,P2122
  • June 10, 1997: ENROLLED; SJ23(II),P621
  • June 19, 1997: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/19/97 EFF: 07/01/97 CHAP.0251

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