HB 617-FN (2003): relative to the licensure of dentists and regulation by the board of dental examiners.

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HB 617-FN (2003)

relative to the licensure of dentists and regulation by the board of dental examiners.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Occupational Regulation
  • Chapter law: 149

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 2003 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 5, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 18–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 25, 2003 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on April 3, 2003 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 16, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1344). The committee's amendment (1344) was adopted on a voice vote on May 8, 2003, changing the text of the bill. On May 8, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 22, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 22, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. On May 29, 2003 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 5, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 17, 2003, making it Chapter 149 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 2003.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 5, 2003, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM100, St House
  • April 16, 2003, 2:15 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 102

Votes

  • May 8, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass With Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 22, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 29, 2003, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref to Exec Depts & Admin
  • March 5, 2003: Hearing Mar 5 9:30 RM100, St House
  • March 19, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 25 (Vote 18-0;CC)
  • March 19, 2003: Prop Comm Am{0839}; HC26, p713
  • March 25, 2003: Passed with Am
  • April 3, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Executive Departments & Administration
  • April 16, 2003: Hearing; April 16, 2003, Room 102, LOB, 2:15 p.m.; SC18
  • April 28, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass With Amendment{1344}, [05/08/03]; SC21, Pg.16
  • May 8, 2003: Committee Amendment{1344}, AA, VV
  • May 8, 2003: Ought to Pass With Amendment{1344}, MA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 26]
  • May 15, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/22/03]; SC23
  • May 22, 2003: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 22, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • May 29, 2003: House Conc with Sen Am, Rep O'Neil MA VV
  • June 5, 2003: Enrolled
  • June 5, 2003: Enrolled
  • June 17, 2003: Signed by the Governor on 6/17/2003 Eff: 7/1/2003 Chap: 0149

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