HB 1609-FN (2012): relative to licensure of polysomnographers by the board of respiratory care practitioners.

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HB 1609-FN (2012)

relative to licensure of polysomnographers by the board of respiratory care practitioners.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Occupational Regulation

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2012 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 14, 2012. The committee reported: Refer to Interim Study for Feb 22 by a vote of 11–2. On February 22, 2012 the House adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on June 26, 2012. The committee met in executive session on October 18, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Recommended for Legislation in 2013”, by a vote of 7 to 5.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 14, 2012, 1:15 PM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • June 26, 2012, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • October 18, 2012, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306

Votes

  • February 22, 2012, House: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • February 14, 2012: Public Hearing: 2/14/2012 1:15 PM LOB 306 ==Executive Session To Follow==
  • February 14, 2012: Committee Report: Refer to Interim Study for Feb 22 (Vote 11-2; RC)
  • February 22, 2012: Refer to Interim Study: MA VV
  • June 7, 2012: Referred to Executive Departments and Administration for Interim Study
  • June 26, 2012: Interim Study - Subcommittee Work Session: 6/26/2012 9:30 AM LOB 306
  • October 18, 2012: Interim Study - Executive Session: 10/18/2012 1:30 PM LOB 306
  • October 18, 2012: Interim Study Report: Recommended for Legislation in 2013 (Vote 7-5)

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 326-FN (2014): relative to licensure of polysomnographers by the board of respiratory care practitioners.
  • HB 547-FN (2019): relative to licensure of polysomnographers.

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