HB 448 (2000): relative to the board of dental examiners and the regulation of dentists and dental hygienists.

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HB 448 (2000)

relative to the board of dental examiners and the regulation of dentists and dental hygienists.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Occupational Regulation
  • Chapter law: 5

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 February 11, 1999. The committee held work sessions on March 12, 1999 and March 29, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1) unanimously, 17–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 14, 1999 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on April 20, 1999 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 18, 1999. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On June 8, 1999 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote. On July 1, 1999 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote. On July 1, 1999 the Senate adopted “Sen. Cohen Moves Rerefer” on a voice vote. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On January 13, 2000 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on January 13, 2000 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. On January 13, 2000 the Senate adopted “Enrolled Bill Amendment (3153)” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on January 27, 2000 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on February 4, 2000, making it Chapter 5 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 2000.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 11, 1999, 2:30 PM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, Rm202,LOB
  • March 12, 1999, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, Rm202,LOB
  • March 29, 1999, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, Rm202,LOB
  • May 18, 1999, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 101

Votes

  • June 8, 1999, Senate: Lay on Table — voice vote, passed
  • July 1, 1999, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
  • July 1, 1999, Senate: Sen. Cohen Moves Rerefer — voice vote, passed
  • January 13, 2000, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • January 13, 2000, Senate: Enrolled Bill Amendment (3153) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 28, 1999: Introduced and ref to Exec Depts & Admin; HJ18, p270
  • February 3, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 2/3/1999 due on
  • February 11, 1999: Hearing Feb 11 2:30 Rm202,LOB
  • March 12, 1999: Subcom work session Mar 12 9:30 Rm202,LOB
  • March 29, 1999: Subcom work session Mar 29 10:00 Rm202,LOB
  • March 31, 1999: Maj Report OTP/AM for Apr 14 (vote 17-0;CC#1)
  • March 31, 1999: Prop Comm Am{0540}; HC35, p735
  • April 14, 1999: Passed with Am; HJ40, p897-898 + 946
  • April 20, 1999: Introduction and referring to Executive Departments & Administration
  • May 18, 1999: Hearing, 5/18/99, Room 101, LOB, 2:00 p.m
  • June 7, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass W/Amendment, 6/8/99
  • June 7, 1999: Committee Amendment, {1476}
  • June 8, 1999: Sen. Cohen Moved Laid on Table, MA, VV
  • July 1, 1999: Sen. Cohen Moved Remove From Table, MA, VV
  • July 1, 1999: Sen. Cohen Moves Rerefer, MA, VV
  • January 11, 2000: Committee Report, Ought to Pass, 1/13/00
  • January 13, 2000: Ought to Pass, MA, VV, Order to 3rd Reading, MA, VV
  • January 13, 2000: Enrolled Am {3153}, Adopted; HJ12, p290
  • January 13, 2000: Enrolled Bill Amendment (3153), MA, VV
  • January 13, 2000: Enrolled
  • January 27, 2000: Enrolled; HJ14, p348
  • February 4, 2000: Signed by the Governor on 2/4/2000 Eff: 7/1/2000 Chap: 0005

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