SB 463-FN (2010): relative to regulation of mental health practitioners by the board of mental health practice.

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SB 463-FN (2010)

relative to regulation of mental health practitioners by the board of mental health practice.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Occupational Regulation
  • Chapter law: 244

The Story

It was introduced on January 13, 2010 and referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 2, 2010. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0459s) was adopted on a voice vote on February 10, 2010, changing the text of the bill. On February 10, 2010 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On February 17, 2010 the Senate adopted “Reconsideration on 3rdg and Final Passage” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Sgambati. On February 17, 2010 the Senate adopted “Reconsideration on Ought to Pass with Amendment” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Sgambati. A floor amendment (0617s), offered by Sen. Sgambati, was adopted on a voice vote on February 17, 2010, changing the text of the bill. On February 17, 2010 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on February 17, 2010 and was referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 17, 2010. The committee held work sessions on March 30, 2010, April 1, 2010 and April 6, 2010. The committee met in executive session on April 6, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1221h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (1221h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 14, 2010, changing the text of the bill. On April 14, 2010 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 19, 2010 the Senate adopted “Sen. Sgambati Concurs with House Amendment 1221h” on a voice vote. An enrolled bill amendment (2223) was adopted on May 19, 2010. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 2, 2010 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2223) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on July 1, 2010, making it Chapter 244 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 2, 2010, 8:55 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, SH 103
  • March 17, 2010, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • March 30, 2010, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • April 1, 2010, 9:15 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • April 6, 2010, 10:15 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • April 6, 2010, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306

Votes

  • February 10, 2010, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0459s — voice vote, passed
  • February 17, 2010, Senate: Reconsideration on 3rdg and Final Passage — voice vote, passed
  • February 17, 2010, Senate: Reconsideration on Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • February 17, 2010, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0459s, 0617s — voice vote, passed
  • April 14, 2010, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1221h — voice vote, passed
  • May 19, 2010, Senate: Sen. Sgambati Concurs with House Amendment 1221h — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 13, 2010: Introduced and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • February 2, 2010: Hearing: February 2, 2010, Room 103, State House, 8:55 a.m.; SC5
  • February 3, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0459s, 2/10/10; SC6, Pg.6
  • February 10, 2010: Committee Amendment 0459s, AA, VV
  • February 10, 2010: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0459s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • February 10, 2010: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • February 17, 2010: Sen. Sgambati Moved Reconsideration on 3rdg and Final Passage, MA, VV
  • February 17, 2010: Sen. Sgambati Moved Reconsideration on Ought to Pass with Amendment, MA, VV
  • February 17, 2010: Sen. Sgambati Floor Amendment 0617s, AA, VV
  • February 17, 2010: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0459s, 0617s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • February 17, 2010: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • February 17, 2010: Introduced and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • March 17, 2010: Public Hearing: 3/17/2010 10:00 AM LOB 306
  • March 30, 2010: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/30/2010 10:00 AM LOB 306
  • April 1, 2010: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/1/2010 9:15 AM LOB 306
  • April 6, 2010: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/6/2010 10:15 AM LOB 306
  • April 6, 2010: Executive Session: 4/6/2010 10:30 AM LOB 306
  • April 8, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1221h for April 14 (Vote 18-0; CC)
  • April 8, 2010: Proposed Committee Amendment #1221h
  • April 14, 2010: ==CANCELLED== Subcommittee Work Session: 4/14/2010 1:30 PM LOB 306
  • April 14, 2010: Amendment #1221h Adopted, VV
  • April 14, 2010: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1221h: MA VV
  • May 19, 2010: Sen. Sgambati Concurs with House Amendment 1221h, MA, VV
  • May 19, 2010: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2223 Adopted
  • June 2, 2010: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2223 Adopted
  • June 2, 2010: Enrolled
  • June 2, 2010: Enrolled
  • July 1, 2010: Signed by the Governor on 07/01/2010; Effective 07/01/2010; Chapter 0244

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