SB 403 (2004): relative to the board of medicine.

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SB 403 (2004)

relative to the board of medicine.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Occupational Regulation
  • Chapter law: 108

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2004 and referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 21, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On January 29, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On January 29, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on January 29, 2004 and was referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 24, 2004. The committee held work sessions on March 30, 2004 and April 1, 2004. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 12–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 29, 2004 the House voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on May 6, 2004 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 17, 2004, making it Chapter 108 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 2004.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 21, 2004, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 102
  • March 24, 2004, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM100, St House
  • March 30, 2004, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM100, St House <Rep P LaFlamme>
  • April 1, 2004, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM100, St House <Rep P LaFlamme>

Votes

  • January 29, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Executive Departments & Administration
  • January 21, 2004: Hearing; January 21, 2004, Room 102, LOB, 1:30 p.m.; SC3
  • January 22, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass, [01/29/04]; SC4
  • January 29, 2004: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • January 29, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • January 29, 2004: Introduced and ref to Exec Depts & Admin
  • March 24, 2004: Hearing Mar 24 10:30 RM100, St House
  • March 30, 2004: Subcommittee Work Session Mar 30 11:00 RM100, St House <Rep P LaFlamme>
  • April 1, 2004: Subcommittee Work Session Apr 1 11:00 RM100, St House <Rep P LaFlamme>
  • April 20, 2004: Maj Report OTP for Apr 29 (vote 12-0;CC)
  • April 29, 2004: Passed
  • May 6, 2004: Enrolled
  • May 6, 2004: Enrolled
  • May 17, 2004: Signed by the Governor on 05/17/2004 Eff: 07/01/2004 Chap: 0108

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