SB 404 (2008): allowing dental school graduates to practice in an approved dental residency program.

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SB 404 (2008)

allowing dental school graduates to practice in an approved dental residency program.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2007-2008
House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
Subject: Occupational Regulation
Chapter law: 43

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 January 30, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0343) was adopted on a voice vote on February 7, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On February 7, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on February 13, 2008 and was referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 26, 2008. The committee met in executive session on April 1, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it. On April 16, 2008 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 30, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 14, 2008, making it Chapter 43 of the session laws.

Hearings and Sessions

January 30, 2008, 1:20 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, SH 103
March 26, 2008, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
April 1, 2008, 2:15 PM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306

Votes

February 7, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0343} — voice vote, passed
April 16, 2008, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 2, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
January 30, 2008: Hearing; January 30, 2008, Room 103, State House, 1:20 p.m.; SC4
January 31, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0343} [02/07/08]; SC5, Pg.3
February 7, 2008: Committee Amendment{0343}, AA, VV
February 7, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0343}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
February 7, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
February 13, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
March 26, 2008: Public Hearing: 3/26/2008 11:00 AM LOB 306
April 1, 2008: Executive Session: 4/1/2008 2:15 PM LOB 306
April 2, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for April 16 CC (vote 16-0)
April 16, 2008: Ought to Pass: MA VV
April 24, 2008: Enrolled
April 30, 2008: Enrolled
May 14, 2008: Signed by the Governor On 05/12/08; Eff. Date 07/11/08, Chapter 0043

Laws It Would Change

RSA 317-A:20