HB 543 (2007): establishing a committee to study the licensing process for licensed alcohol and drug counselors.

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HB 543 (2007)

establishing a committee to study the licensing process for licensed alcohol and drug counselors.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 144

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2007 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 6, 2007. The committee met in executive session on March 14, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 15–2 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 27, 2007 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on April 12, 2007 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 25, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1353) was adopted on a voice vote on May 3, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On May 3, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 31, 2007 the House adopted “House Concurred with Senate AM #1353s (New Title), Rep Irwin” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 14, 2007 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 20, 2007, making it Chapter 144 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 6, 2007, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • March 14, 2007, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • April 25, 2007, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, SH 103

Votes

  • March 27, 2007, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 3, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1353}(New Title) — voice vote, passed
  • May 31, 2007, House: House Concurred with Senate AM #1353s (New Title), Rep Irwin — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2007: Introduced and ref to Executive Departments and Administration
  • March 6, 2007: Public Hearing: 3/6/2007 11:00 AM LOB 306
  • March 14, 2007: Executive Session: 3/14/2007 1:00 PM LOB 306
  • March 15, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for March 27 (vote 15-2; RC)
  • March 27, 2007: Ought to Pass: MA VV; HJ 30A, pg.1088
  • April 12, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • April 25, 2007: Hearing; April 25, 2007, Room 103, State House, 1:30 p.m.; SC17
  • April 26, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1353}(New Title) [05/03/07]
  • May 3, 2007: Committee Amendment{1353}(New Title), AA, VV
  • May 3, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1353}(New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 3, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 31, 2007: House Concurred with Senate AM #1353s (New Title), Rep Irwin, MA VV
  • June 6, 2007: Enrolled
  • June 14, 2007: Enrolled
  • June 20, 2007: Signed by the Governor on 06/18/07; Eff. Date 06/18/07; Chapter 0144

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