SB 135-FN (2013): relative to the regulation of the practice of genetic counseling.

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SB 135-FN (2013)

relative to the regulation of the practice of genetic counseling.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Occupational Regulation
  • Chapter law: 271

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2013 and referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 13, 2013. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2013-0356s). The committee's amendment (0356s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 7, 2013, changing the text of the bill. On March 7, 2013 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 21, 2013 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 27, 2013 and was referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 10, 2013. The committee met in executive session on April 16, 2013 to vote on its recommendation. The committee held work sessions on April 23, 2013, May 1, 2013 and May 14, 2013. The committee met in executive session on May 21, 2013 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1718h), and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 12–5. The report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (1718h) was adopted on a voice vote on June 5, 2013, changing the text of the bill. On June 5, 2013 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 180–140. On June 12, 2013 the Senate voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Sharon Carson. On June 12, 2013 the House adopted “House Accedes to Senate Request for C of C (Rep Shurtleff)” on a voice vote. A committee of conference met on June 17, 2013 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. The House adopted the conference report (2089c) on a voice vote. On June 26, 2013 the House failed “Reconsideration, Conference Committee Report #2089c (Rep Lambert)” on a roll call 108–247. The Senate adopted the conference report (2089c) on a voice vote. An enrolled bill amendment (2190e) was adopted on June 26, 2013. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 26, 2013 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2013-2190e) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on July 24, 2013, making it Chapter 271 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 2013.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 13, 2013, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, SH 100
  • April 10, 2013, 2:30 PM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • April 16, 2013, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • April 23, 2013, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • May 1, 2013, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • May 14, 2013, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • May 21, 2013, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • June 17, 2013, 2:00 PM: committee of conference, SH 100

Votes

  • March 7, 2013, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0356s — voice vote, passed
  • March 21, 2013, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • June 5, 2013, House: OTP/AM 1718H — yeas 180, nays 140, passed
  • June 12, 2013, Senate: Nonconcur with House Amendment #1718h; Requests C of C — voice vote, passed
  • June 12, 2013, House: House Accedes to Senate Request for C of C (Rep Shurtleff) — voice vote, passed
  • June 26, 2013, House: Adopt Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed
  • June 26, 2013, House: C OF C #2089C RECONSIDERATION (REP LAMBERT) — yeas 108, nays 247, failed
  • June 26, 2013, Senate: Adopt Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2013: Introduced and Referred to Executive Dept. & Admin
  • February 13, 2013: Hearing: 2/13/13, Room 100, SH, 9:00 a.m.; SC8
  • February 20, 2013: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2013-0356s, 3/7/13; SC10
  • March 7, 2013: Committee Amendment 0356s, AA, VV
  • March 7, 2013: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0356s, MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5
  • March 13, 2013: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 3/21/13; SC12
  • March 21, 2013: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 27, 2013: Introduced and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration; HJ31, PG.1076
  • April 10, 2013: Public Hearing: 4/10/2013 2:30 PM LOB 306
  • April 16, 2013: Executive Session: 4/16/2013 1:30 PM LOB 306
  • April 23, 2013: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/23/2013 10:30 AM LOB 306
  • May 1, 2013: Subcommittee Work Session: 5/1/2013 10:00 AM LOB 306
  • May 14, 2013: Subcommittee Work Session: 5/14/2013 10:00 AM LOB 306
  • May 21, 2013: Executive Session: 5/21/2013 1:30 PM LOB 306
  • May 23, 2013: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1718h for June 5 (Vote 12-5; RC); HC42, PG.1432
  • May 23, 2013: Proposed Majority Committee Amendment #2013-1718h; HC42, PG.1455-1457
  • May 23, 2013: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate; HC42, PG.1432
  • June 5, 2013: Amendment #1718h: AA VV; HJ49, PG.1606-1609
  • June 5, 2013: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1718h: MA RC 180-140; HJ49, PG.1606-1611
  • June 12, 2013: Sen. Carson Moved Nonconcur with House Amendment #1718h; Requests C of C, MA, VV
  • June 12, 2013: President Appoints: Senators Carson, Cataldo, Lasky
  • June 12, 2013: House Accedes to Senate Request for C of C (Rep Shurtleff): MA VV [Recess of 6/5/13]; HJ49, PG.1653
  • June 12, 2013: Speaker Appoints: Reps Weber, Gagnon, P.Schmidt, and M.Nelson [Recess of 6/5/13]; HJ49, PG.1653
  • June 17, 2013: Committee of Conference Meeting: 6/17/2013, 2:00 p.m., Room 100, SH
  • June 19, 2013: Conference Committee Report #2013-2089c, House AM + New AM, Filed; HC47, PG.1537
  • June 26, 2013: Conference Committee Report #2089c Adopted, VV; HJ52, PG.1675
  • June 26, 2013: Reconsideration, Conference Committee Report #2089c (Rep Lambert): MF RC 108-247; HJ52, PG.1678-1680
  • June 26, 2013: Conference Committee Report 2089c; Adopted, VV
  • June 26, 2013: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2190e Adopted; HJ52, PG.1714
  • June 26, 2013: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2013-2190e Adopted, VV
  • June 26, 2013: Enrolled; HJ52, PG.1716
  • June 26, 2013: Enrolled
  • July 24, 2013: Signed by the Governor on 07/24/2013; Chapter 0271; Effective 07/01/2013

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