HB 1144 (2006): allowing dental hygienists to engage in independent practice.

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HB 1144 (2006)

allowing dental hygienists to engage in independent practice.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Occupational Regulation

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2006 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 5, 2006. The committee held a work session on January 24, 2006. The committee voted 17–2 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 1, 2006 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 5, 2006, 2:00 PM: public hearing, RM306/LOB
  • January 24, 2006, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, RM306/LOB

Votes

  • February 1, 2006, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2006: Introduced and ref Executive Departments & Administration
  • January 5, 2006: Public Hearing Jan 5 2:00 RM306/LOB
  • January 24, 2006: Subcommittee Work Session Jan 24 9:00 RM306/LOB
  • January 26, 2006: Comm Rprt: ITL for Feb 1 (vote 17-2; CC)
  • February 1, 2006: ITL MA, VV

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 1208 (2008): allowing dental hygienists to engage in independent practice.
  • SB 393 (2008): allowing dental hygienists to engage in independent practice.

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