SB 164 (1999): relative to persons exempted from the registration of ophthalmic dispensers.

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SB 164 (1999)

relative to persons exempted from the registration of ophthalmic dispensers.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Public Institutions, Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 221

The Story

It was introduced on February 11, 1999 and referred to the Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 23, 1999. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 25, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 25, 1999 and was referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 21, 1999. The committee held work sessions on May 18, 1999, June 2, 1999 and June 8, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 15–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On June 16, 1999 the House voted to pass it with changes. On June 22, 1999 the Senate adopted “Sen Wheeler Concurred W/ House Amendment” on a voice vote. 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 221 of the session laws. It took effect on September 4, 1999.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 23, 1999, 1:40 PM: hearing, Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services, LOB 102
  • April 21, 1999, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, Rm202,LOB
  • May 18, 1999, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, Rm202,LOB
  • June 2, 1999, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, Rm202,LOB
  • June 8, 1999, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, Rm202,LOB

Votes

  • March 25, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass W/Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • June 22, 1999, Senate: Sen Wheeler Concurred W/ House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 11, 1999: Introduction and referring to Public Institutions, Health and Human Services 2/11/99
  • March 23, 1999: Hearing, 3/23/99, Room 102, LOB, 1:40 p.m
  • March 24, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass W/Amendment, 3/25/99
  • March 24, 1999: Proposed Committee Amendment, {0522}
  • March 25, 1999: Ought to Pass W/Amendment, {0522}, AA,VV, OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • March 25, 1999: Introduced and ref to Exec Depts & Admin; HJ36, p745
  • April 6, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 4/6/1999 due on
  • April 21, 1999: Hearing Apr 21 11:00 Rm202,LOB
  • May 18, 1999: Subcom work session May 18 1:00 Rm202,LOB
  • June 2, 1999: Subcom work session June 2 10:00 Rm202,LOB
  • June 8, 1999: Subcom work session June 8 1:00 Rm202,LOB
  • June 10, 1999: Maj Report OTP/AM for June 16 (vote 15-0;CC)
  • June 10, 1999: Prop Comm Am{1332}; HC61, p1637
  • June 16, 1999: Passed with Am; HJ67, p1749 + 1782
  • June 22, 1999: Sen Wheeler Concurred W/ House Amendment, MA, VV
  • July 1, 1999: Enrolled
  • July 1, 1999: Enrolled; HJ77, p2089
  • July 6, 1999: Signed by the Governor on 7/6/1999 Eff: 9/4/1999 Chap. 0221

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