HB 688-FN (2006): relative to the regulation of mental health practitioners and the procedures of the board of mental health.

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HB 688-FN (2006)

relative to the regulation of mental health practitioners and the procedures of the board of mental health.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Occupational Regulation
  • Chapter law: 168

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 February 17, 2005. The committee held work sessions on March 17, 2005 and March 23, 2005. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on May 24, 2005, May 31, 2005, June 30, 2005, September 29, 2005 and October 20, 2005. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 4, 2006 the House voted to pass it with changes, then referred it on to the House Finance committee. The committee held a work session on January 25, 2006. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 1, 2006 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 9, 2006 and was referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held public hearings on March 7, 2006 and April 11, 2006. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 20, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 20, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it. An enrolled bill amendment (2074) was adopted on May 11, 2006. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 18, 2006 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2074) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 23, 2006 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 24, 2006, making it Chapter 168 of the session laws. It took effect on July 23, 2006.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 17, 2005, 2:00 PM: 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 Coburn>
  • March 23, 2005, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM306,LOB
  • May 31, 2005, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM306,LOB <Rep Coburn> (NOTE TIME CHANGE)
  • June 30, 2005, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM306,LOB <Rep Coburn>
  • September 29, 2005, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM301,LOB <Rep Coburn>
  • October 20, 2005, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM301,LOB <Rep Coburn>
  • January 25, 2006, 1:30 PM: work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM210-211/LOB
  • March 7, 2006, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, LOB 101
  • April 11, 2006, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, LOB 101

Votes

  • February 1, 2006, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 20, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 26, 2005: Introduced and ref to Exec Depts & Admin
  • February 17, 2005: Hearing Feb 17 2:00 RM306,LOB
  • March 17, 2005: Subcommittee Work Session Mar 17 10:00 RM306,LOB <Rep Coburn>
  • March 23, 2005: Subcommittee Work Session Mar 23 9:00 RM306,LOB
  • March 23, 2005: Retained in committee
  • May 24, 2005: Ret Subcommittee Work Sessions May 24 & 31 10:00 RM306,LOB <Rep Coburn>
  • May 31, 2005: Ret Subcommittee Work Session May 31 9:00 RM306,LOB <Rep Coburn> (NOTE TIME CHANGE)
  • June 30, 2005: Ret Subcommittee Work Sessions June 30 9:00 RM306,LOB <Rep Coburn>
  • September 29, 2005: Ret Subcommittee Work Sessions Sep 29 9:00 RM301,LOB <Rep Coburn>
  • October 20, 2005: Ret Subcommittee Work Sessions Oct 20 9:00 RM301,LOB <Rep Coburn>
  • November 28, 2005: Comm report for Jan 4,2006; OTP/AM (vote 18-0; CC)
  • November 28, 2005: Proposed Comm AM {0171}
  • January 4, 2006: Passed with Amendment and referred to Finance
  • January 25, 2006: Public Hearing & Work Session Jan 25 1:30 RM210-211/LOB
  • January 26, 2006: Comm Rprt: OTP for Feb 1 (vote 16-0; CC)
  • February 1, 2006: Passed, MA, VV
  • February 9, 2006: Introduced and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • March 7, 2006: Hearing; March 7, 2006, Room 101, LOB, 10:45 a.m
  • March 7, 2006: Hearing; March 7, 2006, Room 101, LOB, 9:00 a.m
  • March 7, 2006: Hearing; March 7, 2006, Room 101, LOB, 9:00 a.m
  • April 11, 2006: Hearing April 11, 2006, Room 101, LOB, 10:00 a.m.; SC14
  • April 12, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/20/06]; SC15
  • April 20, 2006: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 20, 2006: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 11, 2006: Enrolled Bill Amendment{2074}, Adopted
  • May 16, 2006: Enrolled Bill Amendment {2074}, Adopted
  • May 18, 2006: Enrolled [05/11/06]
  • May 23, 2006: Enrolled
  • May 24, 2006: Signed by Governor, 5/24/06, Eff. date 7/23/06, Chapter 0168

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