HB 1525 (2010): relative to physical therapists practicing on animals.
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HB 1525 (2010)
relative to physical therapists practicing on animals.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2009-2010
- House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Subject: Animals
- Chapter law: 170
The Story
It was introduced on January 6, 2010 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 19, 2010. The committee met in executive session on January 26, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on February 3, 2010. On February 3, 2010 the House voted to pass it on a roll call 234–103. It crossed to the Senate on March 24, 2010 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 20, 2010. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 28, 2010 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 12, 2010 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 17, 2010, making it Chapter 170 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Rep. Kevin Hodges (D - Hills 7) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Rip Holden (R - Hills 7)
- Sen. Jacalyn Cilley (D - SD6)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 19, 2010, 12:00 PM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
- January 26, 2010, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
- April 20, 2010, 3:00 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 101
Votes
- February 3, 2010, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 234, nays 103, passed
- April 28, 2010, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 6, 2010: Introduced 1/6/2010 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
- January 19, 2010: Public Hearing: 1/19/2010 12:00 PM LOB 306
- January 26, 2010: Executive Session: 1/26/2010 10:30 AM LOB 306
- January 26, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Feb 3 CC (vote 18-0)
- February 3, 2010: Removed from Consent Calendar (Rep Groen)
- February 3, 2010: Ought to Pass: MA RC 234-103
- March 24, 2010: Introduced and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
- April 20, 2010: Hearing: April 20, 2010, Room 101, LOB, 3:00 p.m.; SC16
- April 22, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 4/28/10; SC17
- April 28, 2010: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- April 28, 2010: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- May 12, 2010: Enrolled
- May 12, 2010: Enrolled
- June 17, 2010: Signed by the Governor 06/17/2010; Effective 06/17/2010; Chapter 0170