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

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HB 326-FN (2014)

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

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Occupational Regulation

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2013 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held public hearings on January 29, 2013 and February 5, 2013. The committee met in executive session on February 12, 2013 to vote on its recommendation. The committee held a work session on February 28, 2013. The committee met in executive session on March 5, 2013 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 4, 2013, September 12, 2013, September 24, 2013, October 22, 2013, November 6, 2013 and November 12, 2013. The committee met in executive session on November 12, 2013 to vote on its recommendation. The majority of the committee reported: Refer to Interim Study for Jan 8 by a vote of 9–7. The minority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2013-2380h). On January 15, 2014 the House adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a division vote 197–142. The committee held a work session on June 24, 2014. The committee met in executive session on October 21, 2014 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Recommended For Future Legislation”, by a vote of 8 to 7.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 29, 2013, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • February 5, 2013, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • February 12, 2013, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • February 28, 2013, 3:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • March 5, 2013, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • June 4, 2013, 10:00 AM: work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • September 12, 2013, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • September 24, 2013, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • October 22, 2013, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • November 6, 2013, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • November 12, 2013, 12:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • November 12, 2013, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • June 24, 2014, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • October 21, 2014, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306

Votes

  • January 15, 2014, House: Refer to Interim Study — yeas 197, nays 142, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2013: Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • January 29, 2013: Public Hearing: 1/29/2013 10:30 AM LOB 306
  • February 5, 2013: Continued Public Hearing: 2/5/2013 1:00 PM LOB 306
  • February 12, 2013: Executive Session: 2/12/2013 1:30 PM LOB 306
  • February 28, 2013: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/28/2013 3:00 PM LOB 306
  • March 5, 2013: Continued Executive Session: 3/5/2013 1:00 PM LOB 306
  • March 5, 2013: Retained in Committee
  • June 4, 2013: Retained Bill - Full Committee Organizational Work Session: 6/4/2013 10:00 AM LOB 306
  • September 12, 2013: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 9/12/2013 2:00 PM LOB 306
  • September 24, 2013: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 9/24/2013 10:00 AM LOB 306
  • October 22, 2013: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 10/22/2013 2:00 PM LOB 306
  • November 6, 2013: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 11/6/2013 10:00 AM LOB 306
  • November 12, 2013: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 11/12/2013 12:30 PM LOB 306
  • November 12, 2013: Retained Bill-Executive Session: 11/12/2013 1:00 PM LOB 306
  • November 25, 2013: Majority Committee Report: Refer to Interim Study for Jan 8 (Vote 9-7; RC)
  • November 25, 2013: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2013-2380h
  • January 15, 2014: Refer to Interim Study MA DV 197-142
  • June 24, 2014: Interim Study - Subcommittee Work Session: 6/24/2014 11:00 AM LOB 306
  • October 21, 2014: Executive Session: 10/21/2014 11:00 AM LOB 306
  • October 31, 2014: Interim Study Report: Recommended For Future Legislation (Vote 8-7)

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 1609-FN (2012): 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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