HB 537-FN (1997): relative to the practice of allied health professionals.

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HB 537-FN (1997)

relative to the practice of allied health professionals.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Insurance
  • Subject: Occupational Regulation
  • Chapter law: 287

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 1997 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 11, 1997. The committee held a work session on March 4, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 16–0. On March 12, 1997 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. On March 26, 1997 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on April 3, 1997 and was referred to the Senate Insurance committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 14, 1997. The committee voted unanimously, 7–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes. On May 20, 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 287 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1998.

Sponsors

  • Rep. A. Torr (Straf 12) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Steere (Ches 11)
  • Rep. Dodge (Rock 4)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 11, 1997, 2:00 PM: hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM205,LOB
  • March 4, 1997, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM205,LOB
  • May 14, 1997, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Insurance, RM101,LOB

Votes

  • March 12, 1997, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 20, 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 REFERRED TO HEALTH HS&EA; HJ17,P259
  • February 6, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 02/04/97 DUE ON 03/05/97
  • February 11, 1997: HEARING FEB11 2:00 RM205,LOB FOR:HEALTH&HS
  • March 4, 1997: SUBCOM WORK SESSION MAR04 09:00 RM205,LOB FOR: HEALTH
  • March 4, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR12 (VOTE 16-0)
  • March 4, 1997: PROP COMM AM<0533>; HC32,P699-711
  • March 12, 1997: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS & ADMIN VV; HJ38,P1042-1054
  • March 20, 1997: ED&A MAJ REPORT OTP FOR MAR26 (VOTE 13-0;CC)
  • March 26, 1997: PASSED; HJ45,P1367 + 1382
  • April 3, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO INSURANCE; SJ11,P234
  • May 14, 1997: HEARING MAY14 08:30 RM101,LOB FOR: INSUR
  • May 15, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAY20 (VOTE 7-0)
  • May 15, 1997: PROP COMM AM<1427>; SC38,P21-23
  • May 20, 1997: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ19,P356-359 + 386
  • May 28, 1997: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP EMERTON MA VV; HJ70,P2007
  • June 10, 1997: ENROLLED AM<0088E>, AM ADOPTED; HJ76,P2126-2129
  • June 10, 1997: ENROLLED AM, ADOPTED; SJ23(II),P606-610
  • June 10, 1997: ENROLLED; (SEE PERM JOURNAL)
  • June 10, 1997: ENROLLED; SJ23(II),P624
  • June 19, 1997: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/19/97 EFF: 01/01/98 CHAP.0287

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