HB 586 (1999): relative to rulemaking authority of the board of chiropractic examiners and unlawful practice of chiropractic.

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HB 586 (1999)

relative to rulemaking authority of the board of chiropractic examiners and unlawful practice of chiropractic.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Occupational Regulation
  • Chapter law: 173

The Story

It was introduced on January 28, 1999 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 9, 1999. The committee held work sessions on April 14, 1999, April 22, 1999, May 5, 1999 and May 11, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 17–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 20, 1999 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on May 27, 1999 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on June 15, 1999. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On June 17, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on June 24, 1999 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 1, 1999, making it Chapter 173 of the session laws. It took effect on August 30, 1999.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 9, 1999, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, Rm202-204,LOB
  • April 14, 1999, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, Rm202,LOB [Note time Change]
  • April 22, 1999, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, Rm202,LOB
  • May 5, 1999, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, Rm202,LOB
  • May 11, 1999, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, Rm202,LOB
  • June 15, 1999, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 101

Votes

  • June 17, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 28, 1999: Introduced and ref to Exec Depts & Admin; HJ18, p276
  • February 9, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 2/9/1999 due on
  • March 2, 1999: ==CANCELLED==Hearing Mar 2 2:30 Rm202,LOB
  • March 9, 1999: Rescheduled Hearing Mar 9 9:30 Rm202-204,LOB
  • April 14, 1999: Subcom work session Apr 14 9:00 Rm202,LOB [Note time Change]
  • April 22, 1999: Subcom work session Apr 22 10:30 Rm202,LOB
  • May 5, 1999: Subcom work session May 5 9:30 Rm202,LOB
  • May 11, 1999: Subcom work session May 11 9:00 Rm202,LOB
  • May 12, 1999: Maj Report OTP/AM for May 20 (vote 17-0;CC)
  • May 12, 1999: Prop Comm Am{1152}(New Title); HC50, p1249
  • May 20, 1999: Passed with Am; HJ54, p1442-1443 + 1502
  • May 27, 1999: Introduction and referring to Executive Departments & Administration
  • June 15, 1999: hearing, 6/15/99, Room 101, LOB, 2:00 p.m
  • June 16, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass, 6/17/99
  • June 17, 1999: Ought to Pass, MA, VV, OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • June 23, 1999: Enrolled; HJ74, p1988
  • June 24, 1999: Enrolled
  • July 1, 1999: Signed by the Governor on 7/01/1999 Eff: 8/30/1999 Chap. 0173

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