HB 98 (2009): relative to reinstatement of lapsed licenses of speech-language pathologists.

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HB 98 (2009)

relative to reinstatement of lapsed licenses of speech-language pathologists.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Occupational Regulation
  • Chapter law: 118

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 15, 2009. The committee held a work session on February 3, 2009. The committee met in executive session on February 10, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House pass it. On February 18, 2009 the House voted to pass it 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 April 14, 2009. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 20, 2009 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 27, 2009 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 22, 2009, making it Chapter 118 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 15, 2009, 10:45 AM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • February 3, 2009, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • February 10, 2009, 2:15 PM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • April 14, 2009, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 101

Votes

  • February 18, 2009, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 20, 2009, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 2009: Introduced 1/7/2009 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • January 15, 2009: Public Hearing: 1/15/2009 10:45 AM LOB 306
  • January 21, 2009: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 1/21/2009 2:00 PM LOB 306
  • February 3, 2009: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/3/2009 9:00 AM LOB 306
  • February 10, 2009: Executive Session: 2/10/2009 2:15 PM LOB 306
  • February 11, 2009: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Feb 18 CC (vote 17-0)
  • February 18, 2009: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • March 18, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • April 14, 2009: Hearing; April 14, 2009, Room 101, LOB, 2:00 p.m.; SC19
  • May 6, 2009: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/13/09]; SC23
  • May 13, 2009: Without Objection, Chair moved to Special Order to 05/20/09; SC24
  • May 20, 2009: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 20, 2009: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 20, 2009: Enrolled
  • May 27, 2009: Enrolled
  • June 22, 2009: Signed by the Governor 06/22/2009; Effective 08/21/2009; Chapter 0118

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