HB 1510-FN (2000): relative to the licensure of geologists.

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HB 1510-FN (2000)

relative to the licensure of geologists.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Insurance
  • Subject: Occupational Regulation
  • Chapter law: 297

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2000 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 26, 2000. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 15–0. On February 24, 2000 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 9, 2000 and was referred to the Senate Insurance committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 28, 2000. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On May 11, 2000 the Senate adopted “Sen. Cohen Special Order for May 18” on a voice vote. On May 18, 2000 the Senate adopted “Committee Report Inexpedient to Legislate” on a roll call 18–6. On May 18, 2000 the Senate adopted “Reconsideration” on a voice vote. A floor amendment (4624), offered by Sen. Cohen, was adopted on a voice vote on May 18, 2000, changing the text of the bill. On May 18, 2000 the House voted to reject the other chamber's changes. On May 18, 2000 the Senate adopted “Sen. F. King Accede to House Request for C of C” on a voice vote. A committee of conference met on May 24, 2000 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. On May 31, 2000 the House adopted “Conf Comm Report” on a roll call 204–122. On May 31, 2000 the Senate adopted “Conf. Comm Report” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 31, 2000 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (4787) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on June 21, 2000, making it Chapter 297 of the session laws. It took effect on August 20, 2000.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 26, 2000, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM202,LOB
  • March 28, 2000, 9:50 AM: hearing, Senate Insurance, SH 103
  • May 24, 2000, 1:00 PM: committee of conference, RM204,LOB

Votes

  • February 24, 2000, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 11, 2000, Senate: Sen. Cohen Special Order for May 18 — voice vote, passed
  • May 18, 2000, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate Brown/Francoeur — yeas 18, nays 6, passed
  • May 18, 2000, Senate: Reconsideration — voice vote, passed
  • May 18, 2000, Senate: Sen. F. King Accede to House Request for C of C — voice vote, passed
  • May 31, 2000, House: ADOPT CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT — yeas 204, nays 122, passed
  • May 31, 2000, Senate: Conf. Comm Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2000: Introduced and ref to Exec Depts & Admin; HJ5, p101
  • January 5, 2000: Copy to Chairman on 12/22/1999 due Early f
  • January 26, 2000: Hearing Jan 26 11:00 RM202,LOB
  • February 14, 2000: ==CANCELLED==Subcom Work Session Feb 14 1:30 RM202,LOB (Rep Dickinson)
  • February 17, 2000: Maj Report OTP/AM for Feb 24 (vote 15-0;Reg)
  • February 17, 2000: Prop Comm Am{3487}; HC17, p467-468
  • February 24, 2000: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am VV; HJ19, p550-551 + 563
  • March 9, 2000: Introduced and Ref. to Insurance
  • March 28, 2000: Hearing March 28, Room 103, SH, 9:50 a.m.; SC18, Pg.23
  • May 11, 2000: Committee Report Inexpedient to Legislate, 05/11/2000, SC28
  • May 11, 2000: Committee Report Inexpedient to Legislate; not voted on; Sen. Cohen Special Order for May 18; MA, VV
  • May 17, 2000:
  • May 18, 2000: Committee Report Inexpedient to Legislate; RC 18Y-6N; MA
  • May 18, 2000: Sen. Cohen Served Notice of Reconsideration
  • May 18, 2000: Sen. Cohen Moved Reconsideration, MA, VV; Sen Cohen Sub-Motion Ought to Pass, MA, VV
  • May 18, 2000: Sen. Cohen Floor Amendment{4624}[New Title], AA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • May 18, 2000: House Nonc with Sen Am, req Conf Comm; HJ46, p1493
  • May 18, 2000: (Spkr appts Reps: Goulet, Millham, Stickney & Murphy
  • May 18, 2000: Sen. F. King Accede to House Request for C of C, MA, VV
  • May 18, 2000: Senate Conferees; Sen. F. King, Below, McCarley
  • May 24, 2000: Conf Comm meeting May 24 1:00 RM204,LOB
  • May 26, 2000: Conf. Comm Report [ Senate Am ] Filed
  • May 31, 2000: Conf Comm Report Adopted RC(204-122); HJ48, p1539-1541
  • May 31, 2000: Conf. Comm Report Adopted, VV
  • May 31, 2000: Enrolled Bill Amendment{4787}, Adopted
  • May 31, 2000: Enrolled Am{4787}, Adopted; HJ48, p1551
  • May 31, 2000: Enrolled Bill, Adopted
  • May 31, 2000: Enrolled; HJ50, p1567
  • June 21, 2000: Governor signed on 06/21/2000 Eff: 08/20/2000 Chapter: 0297

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