HB 785-FN (1997): relative to alcohol and other drug abuse professionals.

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HB 785-FN (1997)

relative to alcohol and other drug abuse professionals.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Occupational Regulation
  • Chapter law: 342

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 24, 1997. The committee held work sessions on March 3, 1997 and March 4, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 11–7. On March 12, 1997 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the House Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 20, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 19–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 2, 1997 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on April 10, 1997 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 28, 1997. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, 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. An enrolled bill amendment () was adopted on June 10, 1997. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 10, 1997 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (0054) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on June 23, 1997, making it Chapter 342 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1998.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Dyer (Hills 8) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Emerton (Hills 7)
  • Sen. J. King (SD18)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 24, 1997, 2:15 PM: hearing, RM202,LOB :EXEC DEPTS & ADMIN
  • March 3, 1997, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM202,LOB
  • March 4, 1997, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM202,LOB
  • March 20, 1997, 3:30 PM: hearing, House Finance, RMS210-211,LOB
  • April 28, 1997, 10:40 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, RM104,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 29, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS & ADMIN; HJ17, P285
  • February 12, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 02/12/97 DUE ON 03/05/97
  • February 24, 1997: HEARING FEB24 02:15 RM202,LOB :EXEC DEPTS & ADMIN
  • March 3, 1997: SUBCOM WORK SESSION MAR03 10:00 RM202,LOB FOR: ED&A
  • March 4, 1997: SUBCOM WORK SESSION MAR04 09:30 RM202,LOB FOR: ED&A
  • March 4, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR12 (VOTE 11-7)
  • March 4, 1997: PROP COMM AM<0535>; HC32,P756-761
  • March 12, 1997: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM AND REF TO FINANCE VV; HJ38,P1037- -1042
  • March 20, 1997: HEARING MAR20 03:30 RMS210-211,LOB FOR: FINANCE DIV III
  • March 26, 1997: FIN MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR APR02 (VOTE 19-1;CC)
  • March 26, 1997: PROP FIN COMM AM<0813>; HC43,P1339
  • April 2, 1997: PASSED WITH AM; HJ47,P1433 + 1451
  • April 10, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS+ADMIN; SJ12,P241
  • April 28, 1997: HEARING APR28 10:40 RM104,LOB FOR: ED+A
  • May 15, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAY20 (VOTE 5-0)
  • May 15, 1997: PROP COMM AM<1215>; SC38,P19
  • May 20, 1997: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ19,P353-354 + 387
  • May 28, 1997: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP DYER MA VV; HJ70,P2008
  • June 10, 1997: ENROLLED AM, ADOPTED; SJ23(II),P593-594
  • June 10, 1997: ENROLLED AM<0054>, AM ADOPTED; HJ73,P2098-2099
  • June 10, 1997: ENROLLED; (SEE PERM JOURNAL)
  • June 10, 1997: ENROLLED; SJ23(II),P623
  • June 23, 1997: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/23/97 EFF: 01/01/98 CHAP.0342

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • SB 614 (1996): authorizing licensing of alcohol and drug counselors.

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