HB 39-FN (2009): relative to the authority of the state board for the licensing and regulation of plumbers.
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HB 39-FN (2009)
relative to the authority of the state board for the licensing and regulation of plumbers.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2009-2010
- House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Subject: Occupational Regulation
- Chapter law: 170
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2009 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 21, 2009. The committee held work sessions on January 27, 2009, February 3, 2009 and February 17, 2009. The committee met in executive session on March 3, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 16–1 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0420h). The committee's amendment (0420h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 11, 2009, changing the text of the bill. On March 11, 2009 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 18, 2009 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 31, 2009. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1576s) was adopted on a voice vote on May 13, 2009, changing the text of the bill. On May 13, 2009 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 3, 2009 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1576s (Rep Irwin)” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 10, 2009 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 13, 2009, making it Chapter 170 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Rep. Patrick Long (D - Hills 10) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 21, 2009, 11:30 AM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
- January 27, 2009, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
- February 3, 2009, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
- February 17, 2009, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
- March 3, 2009, 2:00 PM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
- March 31, 2009, 3:25 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 101
Votes
- March 11, 2009, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0420h — voice vote, passed
- May 13, 2009, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1576s} — voice vote, passed
- June 3, 2009, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1576s (Rep Irwin) — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2009: Introduced 1/7/2009 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
- January 21, 2009: Public Hearing: 1/21/2009 11:30 AM LOB 306
- January 27, 2009: Subcommittee Work Session: 1/27/2009 9:00 AM LOB 306
- February 3, 2009: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/3/2009 9:00 AM LOB 306
- February 17, 2009: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/17/2009 9:00 AM LOB 306
- March 3, 2009: Executive Session: 3/3/2009 2:00 PM LOB 306
- March 4, 2009: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0420h for Mar 11 CC (vote 16-1)
- March 4, 2009: Proposed Amendment #0420h
- March 11, 2009: Amendment #0420h Adopted, VV
- March 11, 2009: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0420h: MA VV
- March 18, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
- March 31, 2009: Hearing; March 31, 2009, Room 101, LOB, 3:25 p.m.; SC17
- May 7, 2009: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment {1576s} [05/13/09]; SC23
- May 13, 2009: Committee Amendment {1576s}, AA, VV
- May 13, 2009: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1576s}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- May 13, 2009: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- June 3, 2009: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1576s (Rep Irwin): MA VV
- June 10, 2009: Enrolled
- June 10, 2009: Enrolled
- July 13, 2009: Signed by the Governor 07/13/2009; Effective 01/01/2010; Chapter 0170