HB 908-FN (2008): relative to the licensure and regulation of massage therapists and registration of somatic and bodywork practitioners.
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HB 908-FN (2008)
relative to the licensure and regulation of massage therapists and registration of somatic and bodywork practitioners.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2007-2008
- House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Subject: Occupational Regulation
The Story
It was introduced on January 31, 2007 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 20, 2007. The committee met in executive session on March 20, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on May 29, 2007, September 5, 2007 and October 25, 2007. The committee met in executive session on November 8, 2007 and November 13, 2007. The committee reported: Refer to Interim Study for Jan 2 unanimously, 15–0. On January 2, 2008 the House adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on October 2, 2008. The committee met in executive session on October 28, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Recommended for Future Legislation in 2009”, by a vote of 13 to 0.
Sponsors
- Rep. Benjamin Baroody (D - Hills 13) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- March 20, 2007, 9:30 AM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, Reps Hall
- March 20, 2007, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
- May 29, 2007, 12:45 PM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
- September 5, 2007, 3:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
- October 25, 2007, 2:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
- November 8, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
- November 13, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
- October 2, 2008, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 307
- October 28, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
Votes
- January 2, 2008, House: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 31, 2007: Introduced and ref to Executive Departments and Administration
- March 20, 2007: Public Hearing: 3/20/2007 9:30 AM Reps Hall
- March 20, 2007: Executive Session: 3/20/07 10:30 AM LOB 306
- March 22, 2007: Retained in Committee
- May 29, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 5/29/2007 12:45 PM LOB 306
- June 19, 2007: ==CANCELLED==Subcommittee Work Session: 6/19/2007 10:00 AM LOB 306
- September 5, 2007: Retained Bill-Subcommittee Work Session: 9/5/07 3:00 PM LOB 306
- October 25, 2007: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 10/25/07 2:30 PM LOB 306
- November 8, 2007: Retained Bill - Executive Session: 11/8/07 10:00 AM LOB 306
- November 13, 2007: Retained Bill - Continued Executive Session: 11/13/07 10:00 AM LOB 306
- November 13, 2007: Committee Report: Refer to Interim Study for Jan 2 (vote 15-0; CC)
- January 2, 2008: Refer to Interim Study: MA VV
- April 11, 2008: Referred to Executive Departments and Administration for Interim Study
- October 2, 2008: Interim Study Subcommittee Work Session: 10/2/2008 1:00 PM LOB 307
- October 28, 2008: Interim Study Executive Session: 10/28/2008 10:00 AM LOB 306
- October 28, 2008: Interim Study Report: Recommended for Future Legislation in 2009 (Vote 13-0)