HB 1487 (2008): establishing a committee to study practice by advanced dental hygiene practitioners and ways to increase access to oral health care.

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HB 1487 (2008)

establishing a committee to study practice by advanced dental hygiene practitioners and ways to increase access to oral health care.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 185

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 24, 2008. The committee held work sessions on February 5, 2008 and February 7, 2008. The committee met in executive session on February 12, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 13–4 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0458h). The committee's amendment (0458h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 12, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On March 12, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 27, 2008 and was referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 6, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 14, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 21, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 11, 2008, making it Chapter 185 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 24, 2008, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • February 5, 2008, 2:15 PM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • February 7, 2008, 11:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • February 12, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • May 6, 2008, 10:45 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, SH 100

Votes

  • March 12, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0458h NT — voice vote, passed
  • May 14, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • January 24, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/24/2008 1:00 PM LOB 205
  • February 5, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/5/2008 2:15 PM LOB 205
  • February 7, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/7/2008 11:30 AM LOB 205
  • February 12, 2008: Executive Session: 2/12/08 10:00 AM LOB 205
  • February 12, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0458h NT for Mar 12 Reg (vote 13-4)
  • February 12, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #0458h (New Title)
  • March 12, 2008: Amendment #0458h (New Title) Adopted, VV
  • March 12, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0458h NT: MA VV
  • March 27, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • May 6, 2008: Hearing; May 6, 2008, Room 100, State House, 10:45 a.m
  • May 6, 2008: Hearing; May 6, 2008, Room 103, State House, 10:45 a.m.; SC18
  • May 6, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/14/08]; SC19
  • May 14, 2008: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 14, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 21, 2008: Enrolled
  • May 21, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 11, 2008: Signed by the Governor 06/11/2008; Effective 06/11/2008; Chapter 0185

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