SB 348-FN (2008): relative to the certification of forensic counselors by the board of forensic counselors.

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SB 348-FN (2008)

relative to the certification of forensic counselors by the board of forensic counselors.

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

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 13, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0594) was adopted on a voice vote on February 21, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On February 21, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate study it after the session ends. On March 13, 2008 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Sgambati. On March 20, 2008 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Fuller Clark. On March 20, 2008 the Senate failed “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote. On March 20, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading, on a motion by Sen. Fuller Clark. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 10, 2008. The committee held a work session on April 15, 2008. The committee met in executive session on April 17, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House kill it. On April 30, 2008 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 13, 2008, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, SH 103
  • April 10, 2008, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • April 15, 2008, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • April 17, 2008, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306

Votes

  • February 21, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0594} — voice vote, passed
  • March 13, 2008, Senate: Laid On Table — voice vote, passed
  • March 20, 2008, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
  • March 20, 2008, Senate: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, failed
  • March 20, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 30, 2008, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • February 13, 2008: Hearing; February 13, 2008, Room 103, State House, 1:00 p.m.; SC6
  • February 14, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0594} [02/21/08]; SC7, Pg.6-8
  • February 21, 2008: Committee Amendment{0594}, AA, VV
  • February 21, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0594}, MA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 26]
  • March 6, 2008: Committee Report; Referred to Interim Study [03/13/08]; SC10
  • March 13, 2008: Refer to Interim Study [Not Voted On]
  • March 13, 2008: Sen. Sgambati Moved Laid On Table, MA, VV
  • March 19, 2008: Introduced 3/19/2008 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • March 20, 2008: Sen. Fuller Clark Moved Remove From Table, MA, VV
  • March 20, 2008: Refer to Interim Study, MF, VV
  • March 20, 2008: Sen. Fuller Clark Moved Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 20, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • April 10, 2008: Public Hearing: 4/10/2008 11:00 AM LOB 306
  • April 15, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/15/2008 10:00 AM LOB 306
  • April 17, 2008: Executive Session: 4/17/2008 11:00 AM LOB 306
  • April 17, 2008: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for April 30 CC (vote 15-0)
  • April 30, 2008: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV

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