SB 424-FN (2016): relative to applicants for licensure as alcohol and drug use counselors from other states, and relative to the fee for licensure as a master licensed alcohol and drug counselor.

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SB 424-FN (2016)

relative to applicants for licensure as alcohol and drug use counselors from other states, and relative to the fee for licensure as a master licensed alcohol and drug counselor.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Occupational Regulation
  • Chapter law: 248

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 13, 2016. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2016-0855s). The committee's amendment (0855s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 10, 2016, changing the text of the bill. On March 10, 2016 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 10, 2016 and was referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 22, 2016. The committee met in executive session on March 29, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee held work sessions on March 30, 2016, April 5, 2016 and April 19, 2016. The committee met in executive session on April 26, 2016 and May 3, 2016. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2016-1556h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2016-1556h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 11, 2016, changing the text of the bill. On May 11, 2016 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 19, 2016 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Sharon Carson. The bill was enrolled on June 1, 2016 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 10, 2016, making it Chapter 248 of the session laws. It took effect on June 10, 2016.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 13, 2016, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 101
  • March 22, 2016, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • March 29, 2016, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • March 30, 2016, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • April 5, 2016, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • April 19, 2016, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • April 26, 2016, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • May 3, 2016, 10:20 AM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306

Votes

  • March 10, 2016, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0855s, NT — voice vote, passed
  • May 11, 2016, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1556h — voice vote, passed
  • May 19, 2016, Senate: Concur with House Amendment # 1556h, NT — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2016: To Be Introduced 01/06/2016 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • January 13, 2016: Hearing: 01/13/2016, Room 101, LOB, 11:00 am; SC1
  • March 10, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2016-0855s , NT, 03/10/2016; SC9
  • March 10, 2016: Committee Amendment 0855s, NT, AA, VV; 03/10/2016
  • March 10, 2016: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0855s, NT, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/10/2016
  • March 10, 2016: Introduced 03/10/2016 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • March 22, 2016: Public Hearing: 03/22/2016 01:00 PM LOB 306
  • March 29, 2016: Executive Session: 03/29/2016 10:00 AM LOB 306
  • March 30, 2016: Subcommittee Work Session: 03/30/2016 02:00 PM LOB 306
  • April 5, 2016: Subcommittee Work Session: 04/05/2016 02:00 PM LOB 306
  • April 19, 2016: Subcommittee Work Session: 04/19/2016 01:00 PM LOB 306
  • April 26, 2016: Executive Session: 04/26/2016 11:00 AM LOB 306
  • May 3, 2016: Executive Session: 05/03/2016 10:20 AM LOB 306
  • May 11, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2016-1556h (NT) for 05/11/2016 (Vote 15-0; CC)
  • May 11, 2016: Amendment #2016-1556h : AA VV 05/11/2016
  • May 11, 2016: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1556h: MA VV 05/11/2016
  • May 19, 2016: Sen. Carson Moved to Concur with House Amendment # 1556h, NT, MA, VV; 05/19/2016
  • June 1, 2016: Enrolled 06/01/2016
  • June 1, 2016: Enrolled (In recess 06/01/2016)
  • June 10, 2016: Signed by the Governor on 06/10/2016; Chapter 0248; Effective 06/10/2016

Laws It Would Change

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