HB 720-FN (1999): relative to the practice of midwifery.

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HB 720-FN (1999)

relative to the practice of midwifery.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Public Institutions, Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Occupational Regulation
  • Chapter law: 213

The Story

It was introduced on February 16, 1999 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 23, 1999. The committee held work sessions on April 7, 1999, April 14, 1999, April 20, 1999, April 28, 1999, May 5, 1999 and May 11, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 18–0. On May 20, 1999 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on May 27, 1999 and was referred to the Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on June 15, 1999. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On June 24, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on July 1, 1999 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 6, 1999, making it Chapter 213 of the session laws. It took effect on July 6, 1999.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 23, 1999, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, Rm202,LOB
  • April 7, 1999, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, Rm202,LOB
  • April 14, 1999, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, Rm202,LOB [Note time change]
  • April 20, 1999, 3:15 PM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, Rm202,LOB
  • April 28, 1999, 3:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, Rm202,LOB
  • May 5, 1999, 9:00 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, 1:20 PM: hearing, Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services, LOB 102

Votes

  • May 20, 1999, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • June 24, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 16, 1999: Introduced and ref to Exec Depts & Admin; HJ25, p469
  • February 24, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 2/24/1999 due on
  • March 23, 1999: Hearing Mar 23 10:00 Rm202,LOB
  • April 7, 1999: Subcom work session Apr 7 9:00 Rm202,LOB
  • April 14, 1999: Subcom work session Apr 14 10:00 Rm202,LOB [Note time change]
  • April 20, 1999: Subcom work session Apr 20 3:15 Rm202,LOB
  • April 28, 1999: Subcom work session Apr 28 3:00 Rm202,LOB
  • May 5, 1999: Subcom work session May 5 9:00 Rm202,LOB
  • May 11, 1999: Subcom work session May 11 9:00 Rm202,LOB
  • May 11, 1999: Maj Report OTP/AM for May 20 (vote 18-0;Reg)
  • May 11, 1999: Prop Comm Am{1150}; HC50, p1272-1276
  • May 20, 1999: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am VV; HJ54, p1480-1485 + 1502
  • May 27, 1999: Introduction and referring to Public Institutions, Health & Human Services
  • June 15, 1999: Rescheduled Hearing, 6/15/99, Room 102, LOB, 1:20 p.m
  • June 22, 1999: Hearing, 6/22/99, Room 102, LOB, 1:20 p.m
  • June 22, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass, 6/24/99
  • June 24, 1999: Ought to Pass, MA, VV, OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • July 1, 1999: Enrolled
  • July 1, 1999: Enrolled; HJ77, p2089
  • July 6, 1999: Signed by the Governor on 7/6/1999 Eff: 7/6/1999 Chap. 0213

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