HB 1361 (1998): relative to rulemaking authority, subpoena powers, and establishment of civil penalties by the board of professional engineers, and relative to retired status for land surveyors.
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HB 1361 (1998)
relative to rulemaking authority, subpoena powers, and establishment of civil penalties by the board of professional engineers, and relative to retired status for land surveyors.
- 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 7, 1998 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 3, 1998. The committee held a work session on February 10, 1998. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 18–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 5, 1998 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 19, 1998 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 9, 1998. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes. On May 7, 1998 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 28, 1998 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 10, 1998 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 18, 1998, making it Chapter 204 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 1998.
Sponsors
- Rep. Alger (Graf 9) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Roberge (SD9)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 3, 1998, 11:30 AM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM202,LOB
- February 10, 1998, 8:30 AM: subcommittee work session, RM202,LOB :ED&A (REP COOPER)
- April 9, 1998, 2:30 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, RM104,LOB
Votes
- May 7, 1998, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- May 28, 1998, House: Concur — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS & ADMIN; HJ3,P105
- January 7, 1998: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/10/97 DUE ON 02/20/98
- February 3, 1998: HEARING FEB03 11:30 RM202,LOB FOR: ED&A
- February 10, 1998: SUBCOM WORK SESS FEB10 8:30 RM202,LOB :ED&A (REP COOPER)
- February 19, 1998: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR05 (VOTE 18-0;CC)
- February 19, 1998: PROP COMM AM<0742>; HC16,P799-800
- March 5, 1998: PASSED WITH AM; HJ21,P1101-1102 + 1168
- March 19, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS+ADMIN; SJ7,P161
- April 9, 1998: HEARING APR09 2:30 RM104,LOB FOR: ED+A
- May 4, 1998: COMM REPORT OTP/AM MAY07 (VOTE 5-0)
- May 4, 1998: PROP COMM AM<1568>(NEW TITLE); SC30,P8
- May 7, 1998: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ14,P330 + 338
- May 28, 1998: HOUSE CONCUR WITH SEN AM, REP MERCER MA VV; HJ51,P2039
- June 4, 1998: ENROLLED; HJ57,P2135
- June 10, 1998: ENROLLED; SJ19,P529
- June 18, 1998: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/18/98 EFF: 07/01/98 CHAP.0204