HB 476-FN (2012): establishing an independent board of psychologists.

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HB 476-FN (2012)

establishing an independent board of psychologists.

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

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2011 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 1, 2011. The committee met in executive session on March 9, 2011 to vote on its recommendation. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on June 15, 2011, June 23, 2011, August 2, 2011, August 9, 2011, August 16, 2011, August 23, 2011, September 1, 2011, September 14, 2011, September 21, 2011, September 28, 2011 and October 6, 2011. The committee met in executive session on October 27, 2011 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported: Refer to Interim Study for Jan 4 by a vote of 14–1. On January 5, 2012 the House adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote. 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: “Not Recommended for Legislation in 2013”, by a vote of 11 to 0.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 1, 2011, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • March 9, 2011, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • June 15, 2011, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • June 23, 2011, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • August 2, 2011, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 307
  • August 9, 2011, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 307
  • August 16, 2011, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • August 23, 2011, 11:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • September 1, 2011, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • September 14, 2011, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • September 21, 2011, 10:15 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • September 28, 2011, 10:15 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • October 6, 2011, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • October 27, 2011, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • October 18, 2012, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306

Votes

  • January 5, 2012, House: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2011: Introduced 1/6/2011 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • March 1, 2011: Public Hearing: 3/1/2011 1:30 PM LOB 306
  • March 3, 2011: ==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 3/3/2011 1:30 PM LOB 306
  • March 9, 2011: Executive Session: 3/9/2011 1:00 PM LOB 306
  • March 9, 2011: Retained in Committee
  • June 15, 2011: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 6/15/2011 10:00 AM LOB 306
  • June 16, 2011: ==CANCELLED== Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 6/16/2011 10:00 AM LOB 306
  • June 22, 2011: ==CANCELLED== Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 6/22/2011 1:00 PM LOB 306
  • June 23, 2011: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 6/23/2011 1:00 PM LOB 306
  • August 2, 2011: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 8/2/2011 9:30 AM LOB 307
  • August 9, 2011: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 8/9/2011 9:30 AM LOB 307
  • August 16, 2011: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 8/16/2011 10:30 AM LOB 306
  • August 23, 2011: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 8/23/2011 11:30 AM LOB 306
  • September 1, 2011: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 9/1/2011 10:00 AM LOB 306
  • September 14, 2011: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 9/14/2011 10:00 AM LOB 306
  • September 21, 2011: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 9/21/2011 10:15 AM LOB 306
  • September 28, 2011: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 9/28/2011 10:15 AM LOB 306
  • October 6, 2011: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 10/6/2011 10:30 AM LOB 306
  • October 27, 2011: Retained Bill - Executive Session: 10/27/2011 10:00 AM LOB 306 (If Necessary Continued 11/1/2011 10:30 AM LOB 306)
  • November 1, 2011: Committee Report: Refer to Interim Study for Jan 4 (Vote 14-1; RC)
  • January 5, 2012: Refer to Interim Study: MA VV
  • June 7, 2012: Referred to Executive Departments and Administration for Interim Study
  • October 18, 2012: Interim Study - Executive Session: 10/18/2012 1:30 PM LOB 306
  • October 18, 2012: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Legislation in 2013 (Vote 11-0)

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