HB 1208 (2008): allowing dental hygienists to engage in independent practice.

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HB 1208 (2008)

allowing dental hygienists to engage in independent practice.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Occupational Regulation

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 5, 2008. The committee held a work session on February 12, 2008. The committee met in executive session on February 19, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 11–6. On March 12, 2008 the House voted to kill it on a division vote 196–68.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 5, 2008, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • February 12, 2008, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • February 19, 2008, 10:15 AM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306

Votes

  • March 12, 2008, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 196, nays 68, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • February 5, 2008: Public Hearing: 2/5/2008 1:00 PM LOB 306
  • February 12, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/12/2008 2:00 PM LOB 306
  • February 12, 2008: ===CANCELLED=== Work Session: 2/12/2008 10:30 AM LOB 306
  • February 19, 2008: Executive Session: 2/19/2008 10:15 AM LOB 306 (Continued 2/20/08 10:00 AM LOB 306 If Needed)
  • February 20, 2008: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 12 Reg (vote 11-6)
  • February 20, 2008: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
  • March 12, 2008: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA DIV 196-68

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 1144 (2006): allowing dental hygienists to engage in independent practice.
  • SB 393 (2008): allowing dental hygienists to engage in independent practice.

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