HB 84-FN (2009): relative to the regulation of reflexologists, structural integrators, and Asian bodywork therapists.

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HB 84-FN (2009)

relative to the regulation of reflexologists, structural integrators, and Asian bodywork 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: 67

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 held a work session on March 5, 2009. The committee met in executive session on March 18, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 16–1 to recommend that the House pass it. On March 24, 2009 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on April 8, 2009 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 21, 2009. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 29, 2009 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. An enrolled bill amendment (1482) was adopted on May 6, 2009. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 13, 2009 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1482) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 20, 2009 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 9, 2009, making it Chapter 67 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 19, 2009, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • March 5, 2009, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • March 18, 2009, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • April 21, 2009, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 101

Votes

  • March 24, 2009, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 29, 2009, Senate: Ought to Pass — 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 11:00 AM LOB 306
  • March 5, 2009: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/5/2009 9:30 AM LOB 306
  • March 18, 2009: Executive Session: 3/18/2009 9:30 AM LOB 306
  • March 18, 2009: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Mar 24 CC (vote 16-1)
  • March 24, 2009: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • April 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • April 21, 2009: Hearing; April 21, 2009, Room 101, LOB, 2:00 p.m.; SC20
  • April 23, 2009: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/29/09]; SC21
  • April 29, 2009: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 29, 2009: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 6, 2009: Enrolled Bill Amendment #1482 Adopted
  • May 13, 2009: Enrolled Bill Amendment #1482 Adopted
  • May 13, 2009: Enrolled
  • May 20, 2009: Enrolled
  • June 9, 2009: Signed by the Governor 06/09/2009; Effective 08/08/2009; Chapter 0067

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