SB 398 (2016): relative to renewal of licenses issued by the board of funeral directors and embalmers.

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SB 398 (2016)

relative to renewal of licenses issued by the board of funeral directors and embalmers.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Occupational Regulation
  • Chapter law: 52

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2016 and referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 27, 2016. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 4, 2016 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on February 11, 2016 and was referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 16, 2016. The committee met in executive session on March 17, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 13–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 6, 2016 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 21, 2016 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 3, 2016, making it Chapter 52 of the session laws. It took effect on July 2, 2016.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 27, 2016, 10:10 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 101
  • March 16, 2016, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • March 17, 2016, 3:00 PM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306

Votes

  • February 4, 2016, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 6, 2016, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2016: To Be Introduced 01/06/2016 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • January 27, 2016: Hearing: 01/27/2016, Room 101, LOB, 10:10 am; SC3
  • February 4, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 02/04/2016; Vote 5-0; CC; SC4
  • February 4, 2016: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/04/2016
  • February 11, 2016: Introduced 02/11/2016 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • March 16, 2016: Public Hearing: 03/16/2016 01:00 PM LOB 306
  • March 17, 2016: Executive Session: 03/17/2016 03:00 PM LOB 306
  • April 6, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 04/06/2016 (Vote 13-0; CC)
  • April 6, 2016: Ought to Pass : MA VV 04/06/2016
  • April 20, 2016: Enrolled 04/20/2016
  • April 21, 2016: Enrolled (In recess 04/21/2016)
  • May 3, 2016: Signed by the Governor on 05/03/2016; Chapter 0052; Effective 07/02/2016

Laws It Would Change

From the General Court