HB 1653 (1998): relative to the composition of the board of barbering, cosmetology, and esthetics.

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HB 1653 (1998)

relative to the composition of the board of barbering, cosmetology, and esthetics.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 1997-1998
House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
Subject: Occupational Regulation
Chapter law: 88

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 17, 1998. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 12–5. On March 5, 1998 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. 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, 6–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On April 23, 1998 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 7, 1998 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 19, 1998, making it Chapter 88 of the session laws. It took effect on July 18, 1998.

Hearings and Sessions

February 3, 1998, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM202,LOB
February 17, 1998, 9:15 AM: subcommittee work session, RM202,LOB :ED&A (REP GOULET)
April 9, 1998, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, RM104,LOB

Votes

March 5, 1998, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
April 23, 1998, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 7, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS & ADMIN; HJ3,P116
January 7, 1998: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/06/98 DUE ON 02/20/98
February 3, 1998: HEARING FEB03 1:00 RM202,LOB FOR: ED&A
February 17, 1998: SUBCOM WORK SESS FEB17 9:15 RM202,LOB :ED&A (REP GOULET)
February 17, 1998: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR MAR05 (VOTE 12-5)
March 5, 1998: REPS STEERE & DODGE PROP FL AM<0974>; HC19,P1052
March 5, 1998: OTP, ML VV; REPS STEERE & DODGE FL AM<0974>, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; HJ21,P1153 + 1169
March 19, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS+ADMIN; SJ7,P163
April 9, 1998: HEARING APR09 1:30 RM104,LOB FOR: ED+A
April 20, 1998: COMM REPORT OTP APR23 (VOTE 6-0)
April 23, 1998: PASSED VV; SJ12,P298 + 306
May 7, 1998: ENROLLED: HJ42,P1679
May 7, 1998: ENROLLED; SJ14,P321
May 19, 1998: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/19/98 EFF: 07/18/98 CHAP.0088

Laws It Would Change

RSA 313-A:2