HB 1166 (2008): relative to rate setting for interpreters for the deaf and hard of hearing.

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HB 1166 (2008)

relative to rate setting for interpreters for the deaf and hard of hearing.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Education
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 6

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 15, 2008. The committee held a work session on January 24, 2008. The committee met in executive session on January 29, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House pass it. On February 6, 2008 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 21, 2008 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 12, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 27, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on April 8, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 5, 2008, making it Chapter 6 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 15, 2008, 11:30 AM: public hearing, House Education, LOB 207
  • January 24, 2008, 3:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Education, LOB 201
  • January 29, 2008, 11:30 AM: executive session, House Education, LOB 207
  • March 12, 2008, 2:10 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, SH 103

Votes

  • February 6, 2008, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • March 27, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Education
  • January 15, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/15/2008 11:30 AM LOB 207
  • January 24, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 1/24/2008 3:00 PM LOB 201
  • January 29, 2008: Executive Session: 1/29/08 11:30 AM LOB 207
  • January 29, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 2/6 CC (vote 14-0)
  • February 6, 2008: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • February 21, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • March 12, 2008: Hearing; March 12, 2008, Room 103, State House, 2:10 p.m.; SC10
  • March 19, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [03/27/08]; SC12
  • March 27, 2008: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 27, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • March 27, 2008: Enrolled
  • April 8, 2008: Enrolled
  • May 5, 2008: Signed by the Governor on 05/05/2008; Effective 07/04/2008; Chapter 0006

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