SB 305-FN (2006): relative to the regulation of recreational therapists.

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SB 305-FN (2006)

relative to the regulation of recreational therapists.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Occupational Regulation
  • Chapter law: 220

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2006 and referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 1, 2006. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 0779). The committee's amendment (0779) was adopted on a voice vote on February 16, 2006, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (0827), offered by Sen. Estabrook, was adopted on a voice vote on February 16, 2006, changing the text of the bill. On February 16, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 16, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On March 16, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on March 22, 2006 and was referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 29, 2006. The committee held a work session on April 4, 2006. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1683h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 19, 2006 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 11, 2006 the Senate adopted “Sen. Morse Concur with House Amendment” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 24, 2006 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 1, 2006, making it Chapter 220 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 2007.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 1, 2006, 1:20 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 102
  • March 29, 2006, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM306/LOB
  • April 4, 2006, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM306/LOB

Votes

  • February 16, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendments — voice vote, passed
  • March 16, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 19, 2006, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 11, 2006, Senate: Sen. Morse Concur with House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2006: Introduced and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • February 1, 2006: Hearing; February 1, 2006, Room 102, LOB, 1:20 p.m.; SC1
  • February 8, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0779}[02/16/06]; SC6, Pg.6-7
  • February 16, 2006: Committee Amendment{0779}, AA, VV
  • February 16, 2006: Sen. Estabrook Floor Amendment{0827}, AA, VV
  • February 16, 2006: Ought to Pass with Amendments{0779}{0827}, MA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 26]
  • March 13, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [03/16/06]; SC10A
  • March 16, 2006: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 16, 2006: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • March 22, 2006: Introduced and ref to Executive Dept. and Administration
  • March 29, 2006: Public Hearing March 29 10:00 RM306/LOB
  • April 4, 2006: Subcommittee Work Session April 4 1:00 RM306/LOB
  • April 11, 2006: Comm Rprt: OTP/AM {1683h} April 19 (vote 15-0; CC)
  • April 19, 2006: Passed with AM {1683h}, MA, VV
  • May 11, 2006: Sen. Morse Concur with House Amendment{1683}, MA, VV
  • May 24, 2006: Enrolled
  • May 24, 2006: Enrolled
  • June 1, 2006: Signed by the Governor on 06/01/06; Eff. date 07/01/07, Chapter 0220

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