HB 420 (2005): relative to receiving and addressing complaints against licensees by the board of mental health practice.

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HB 420 (2005)

relative to receiving and addressing complaints against licensees by the board of mental health practice.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Occupational Regulation
  • Chapter law: 151

The Story

It was introduced on January 26, 2005 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 15, 2005. The committee held work sessions on March 17, 2005 and March 23, 2005. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 30, 2005 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 31, 2005 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 20, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 28, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 28, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on June 1, 2005 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1316) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 9, 2005 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 21, 2005, making it Chapter 151 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 2005.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 15, 2005, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM306,LOB
  • March 17, 2005, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM306,LOB <Rep Bergin>
  • March 23, 2005, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM306,LOB <Rep Coburn>
  • April 20, 2005, 1:20 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 102

Votes

  • April 28, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 26, 2005: Introduced and ref to Exec Depts & Admin
  • March 15, 2005: Hearing Mar 15 11:00 RM306,LOB
  • March 17, 2005: Subcommittee Work Session Mar 17 10:00 RM306,LOB <Rep Bergin>
  • March 23, 2005: Subcommittee Work Session Mar 23 9:00 RM306,LOB <Rep Coburn>
  • March 23, 2005: Comm Report OTP/AM for Mar 30 (vote 17-0;CC)
  • March 23, 2005: Prop Comm Am{0881}(New Title)
  • March 30, 2005: Passed with Am
  • March 31, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • April 20, 2005: Hearing; April 20, 2005, Room 102, LOB, 1:20 p.m.; SC16
  • April 21, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/28/05]; SC17
  • April 28, 2005: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 28, 2005: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 26, 2005: Enrolled Bill Amendment{1316}, Adopted
  • June 1, 2005: Enrolled Am{1316}, Adopted
  • June 8, 2005: Enrolled
  • June 9, 2005: Enrolled
  • June 21, 2005: Signed by the Governor on 6/21/2005 Eff: 7/1/2005 Chap: 0151

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