HB 1580-FN (2016): removing the real estate commission from the office of professional licensure and certification.

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HB 1580-FN (2016)

removing the real estate commission from the office of professional licensure and certification.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Occupational Regulation

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2016 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 21, 2016. The committee held work sessions on February 2, 2016 and February 4, 2016. The committee met in executive session on March 1, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 9, 2016 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held work sessions on September 14, 2016, October 5, 2016 and October 20, 2016. The committee met in executive session on October 20, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 14 to 0.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 21, 2016, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB306
  • February 2, 2016, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • February 4, 2016, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • March 1, 2016, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • September 14, 2016, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • October 5, 2016, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • October 20, 2016, 9:30 AM: full committee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 307
  • October 20, 2016, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 307

Votes

  • March 9, 2016, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2016: Introduced 01/06/2016 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • January 21, 2016: Public Hearing: 01/21/2016 10:00 AM LOB306
  • February 2, 2016: Subcommittee Work Session: 02/02/2016 09:00 AM LOB 306
  • February 4, 2016: Subcommittee Work Session: 02/04/2016 10:00 AM LOB 306
  • March 1, 2016: Executive Session: 03/01/2016 10:00 AM LOB 306
  • March 9, 2016: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study for 03/09/2016 (Vote 16-0; CC)
  • March 9, 2016: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 03/09/2016
  • September 14, 2016: Interim Study Full Committee Work Session: 09/14/2016 10:00 AM LOB 306
  • October 5, 2016: Interim Study Subcommittee Work Session: 10/05/2016 01:00 PM LOB 306
  • October 20, 2016: Interim Study Full Committee Work Session: 10/20/2016 09:30 AM LOB 307
  • October 20, 2016: Executive Session: 10/20/2016 10:00 AM LOB 307
  • October 28, 2016: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation (Vote 14-0)

Laws It Would Change

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