HB 52-FN (2009): relative to the regulation of massage therapists.

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HB 52-FN (2009)

relative to the regulation of massage therapists.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Occupational Regulation
  • Chapter law: 64

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 February 19, 2009. The committee met in executive session on March 3, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0430h). The committee's amendment (0430h) 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 (1335s) was adopted on a voice vote on April 22, 2009, changing the text of the bill. On April 22, 2009 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 6, 2009 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1335s (Rep Irwin)” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 13, 2009 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 9, 2009, making it Chapter 64 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 19, 2009, 10:00 AM: public hearing, 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, 2:30 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 101

Votes

  • March 11, 2009, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0430h — voice vote, passed
  • April 22, 2009, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1335s} — voice vote, passed
  • May 6, 2009, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1335s (Rep Irwin) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 2009: Introduced 1/7/2009 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • February 19, 2009: Public Hearing: 2/19/2009 10:00 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 #0430h for Mar 11 CC (vote 18-0)
  • March 4, 2009: Proposed Amendment #0430h
  • March 11, 2009: Amendment #0430h Adopted, VV
  • March 11, 2009: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0430h: MA VV
  • March 18, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • March 31, 2009: Hearing; March 31, 2009, Room 101, LOB, 2:30 p.m.; SC17
  • April 16, 2009: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1335s} [04/22/09]; SC20, Pg.3-4
  • April 22, 2009: Committee Amendment (1335s), AA,VV
  • April 22, 2009: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1335s}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 22, 2009: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 6, 2009: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1335s (Rep Irwin): MA VV
  • May 6, 2009: Enrolled
  • May 13, 2009: Enrolled
  • June 9, 2009: Signed by the Governor 06/09/2009; Effective 08/08/2009; Chapter 0064

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