HB 1539 (2006): establishing a committee to study the shortage in speech language services and the criteria for certification as a speech language specialist.

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HB 1539 (2006)

establishing a committee to study the shortage in speech language services and the criteria for certification as a speech language specialist.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Education
  • Senate committee: Education
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2006 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 12, 2006. The committee voted unanimously, 12–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0414h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. A floor amendment (0414h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 1, 2006, changing the text of the bill. On February 1, 2006 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 9, 2006 and was referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 21, 2006. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 4, 2006 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 12, 2006, 2:00 PM: public hearing, RM207/LOB
  • March 21, 2006, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Education, SH 103

Votes

  • February 1, 2006, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 4, 2006, Senate: Lay on Table — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2006: Introduce and ref to Education
  • January 12, 2006: Public Hearing Jan 12 2:00 RM207/LOB
  • January 24, 2006: Comm Rprt: OTP/AM {0414h} for Feb 1 (vote 12-0; CC)
  • February 1, 2006: AM {0414h} AA, VV
  • February 1, 2006: Passed with AM, MA, VV
  • February 9, 2006: Introduced and Referred to Education
  • March 21, 2006: Hearing; March 21, 2006, Room 103, State House, 9:15 a.m.; SC11
  • April 18, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/04/06]; SC16
  • May 4, 2006: Ought to Pass [Not Voted On]
  • May 4, 2006: Sen. Bragdon Moved Lay On Table, MA, VV

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