HB 775-FN-A (1997): relative to the regulation of ophthalmic dispensing and making an appropriation therefor.

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HB 775-FN-A (1997)

relative to the regulation of ophthalmic dispensing and making an appropriation therefor.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Occupational Regulation

The Story

It was introduced on January 29, 1997 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 25, 1997. The committee held a work session on March 3, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House make no recommendation on a tied vote, 10–10, which carries no majority. On March 12, 1997 the House voted to kill it on a division vote 192–158.

Sponsors

  • Rep. P. Taylor (Hills 34) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Sargent (Hills 3)
  • Rep. Asselin (Hills 47)
  • Rep. Dodge (Rock 4)
  • Rep. Copenhaver (Graf 10)
  • Sen. Hollingworth (SD23)
  • Sen. J. King (SD18)
  • Sen. Gordon (SD2)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 25, 1997, 1:15 PM: hearing, RM202,LOB :EXEC DEPTS & ADMIN
  • March 3, 1997, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM202,LOB

Votes

  • March 12, 1997, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 192, nays 158, passed

The Docket

  • January 29, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS & ADMIN; HJ17, P284
  • February 12, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 02/12/97 DUE ON 03/05/97
  • February 25, 1997: HEARING FEB25 01:15 RM202,LOB :EXEC DEPTS & ADMIN
  • March 3, 1997: SUBCOM WORK SESSION MAR03 09:00 RM202,LOB FOR: ED&A
  • March 4, 1997: MAJ REPORT WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION FOR MAR12 (VOTE 10-10)
  • March 12, 1997: REP DUNN MOVED OPT, OTP ML DIV(171-176); REP DYER MOVED ITL, ITL REPORT ADOPTED DIV(192-158); REP HOLT MOVED TO RECONSIDER, ML VV; HJ38,P1037

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