HB 469 (1997): relative to the rules of the board of dental examiners.

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HB 469 (1997)

relative to the rules of the board of dental examiners.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Occupational Regulation
  • Chapter law: 204

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 13, 1997. The committee held work sessions on February 24, 1997 and March 6, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 18–0. 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 17, 1997. The committee voted unanimously, 6–0, 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. The governor signed it on June 18, 1997, making it Chapter 204 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 1997.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Copenhaver (Graf 10) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 13, 1997, 1:45 PM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM202,LOB
  • February 24, 1997, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM202,LOB
  • March 6, 1997, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM202,LOB
  • April 17, 1997, 2:30 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,P256
  • January 30, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/30/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
  • February 13, 1997: HEARING FEB13 01:45 RM202,LOB FOR: ED&A
  • February 24, 1997: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB24 09:00 RM202,LOB FOR: ED&A
  • March 6, 1997: SUBCOM WORK SESSION MAR06 10:30 RM202,LOB FOR: ED&A
  • March 12, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR18 (VOTE 18-0)
  • March 12, 1997: PROP COMM AM<0473>; HC36,P904-905
  • March 18, 1997: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; HJ40C,P1231-1232 + 1254
  • March 27, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS+ADMIN; SJ10,P182
  • April 17, 1997: HEARING APR17 02:30 RM104,LOB FOR: ED+A
  • May 8, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAY13 (VOTE 6-0)
  • May 8, 1997: PROP COMM AM<1303>; SC36,P15-17
  • May 13, 1997: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ17,P310-312 + 317
  • May 28, 1997: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP DYER MA VV; HJ70,P2007
  • June 10, 1997: ENROLLED; HJ76,P2122
  • June 10, 1997: ENROLLED; SJ23(II),P620
  • June 18, 1997: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/18/97 EFF: 07/01/97 CHAP.0204

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