HB 1471 (2012): relative to authority for opticians to replace eyeglasses.
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HB 1471 (2012)
relative to authority for opticians to replace eyeglasses.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2011-2012
- House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
- Subject: Miscellaneous
The Story
It was introduced on January 4, 2012 and referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 19, 2012. The committee held work sessions on February 2, 2012 and February 16, 2012. The committee met in executive session on February 16, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 7, 2012 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Spec Bowers (R - Sull 3) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Andrew Manuse (R - Rock 5)
- Rep. Daniel Tamburello (R - Rock 3)
- Rep. Tammy Simmons (R - Hills 17)
- Rep. J. Michael Ball (R - Hills 9)
- Rep. Joshua Davenport (R - Rock 12)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 19, 2012, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
- February 2, 2012, 2:14 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
- February 16, 2012, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
- February 16, 2012, 1:15 PM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
Votes
- March 7, 2012, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
- January 19, 2012: Public Hearing: 1/19/2012 2:00 PM LOB 302 =Insurance Div=
- February 2, 2012: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/2/2012 2:14 PM LOB 302 =Insurance Div=
- February 16, 2012: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/16/2012 10:00 AM LOB 302
- February 16, 2012: Executive Session: 2/16/2012 1:15 PM LOB 302
- February 17, 2012: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 7 (Vote 16-0; CC)
- March 7, 2012: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV