SB 21 (2017): relative to licensure and continuing education of architects.
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SB 21 (2017)
relative to licensure and continuing education of architects.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2017-2018
- House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Subject: Occupational Regulation
- Chapter law: 147
The Story
It was introduced on January 5, 2017 and referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 11, 2017. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2017-0015s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 19, 2017 the Senate adopted “Special Order SB 21 to the next session, Without Objection”. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2017-0015s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 9, 2017 the Senate adopted “refer SB 21 back to Executive Departments and Administration” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Sharon Carson. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2017-0876s). The committee's amendment (2017-0876s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 23, 2017, changing the text of the bill. On March 23, 2017 the Senate adopted “Sections 1, 2 & 4” on a voice vote. On March 23, 2017 the Senate rejected a motion to lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Sanborn. On March 23, 2017 the Senate adopted “Sections 3 & 4, RC 19Y-4N” and ordered it to a third reading. On March 23, 2017 the Senate voted to pass it with changes and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 23, 2017 and was referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 12, 2017. The committee met in executive session on April 19, 2017 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 17–1 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 4, 2017 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 11, 2017 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 16, 2017, making it Chapter 147 of the session laws. It took effect on August 15, 2017.
Sponsors
- Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 11, 2017, 10:20 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 101
- April 12, 2017, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
- April 19, 2017: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
Votes
- February 9, 2017, Senate: refer SB 21 back to Executive Departments and Administration — voice vote, passed
- March 23, 2017, Senate: Sections 1, 2 & 4 — voice vote, passed
- March 23, 2017, Senate: Laid on Table — voice vote, failed
- March 23, 2017, Senate: Sections 3 and 4 — yeas 19, nays 4, passed
- May 4, 2017, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 5, 2017: To Be Introduced 01/05/2017 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
- January 11, 2017: Hearing: 01/11/2017, Room 101, LOB, 10:20 am
- January 19, 2017: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2017-0015s , 01/19/2017; Vote 5-0; CC
- January 19, 2017: Special Order SB 21 to the next session, Without Objection, MA; 01/19/2017
- February 9, 2017: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2017-0015s , 02/09/2017; Vote 5-0; CC
- February 9, 2017: Sen. Carson Moved to Remove SB 21 from the Consent Calendar; 02/19/2017
- February 9, 2017: Sen. Carson Moved to refer SB 21 back to Executive Departments and Administration, MA, VV; 02/09/2017
- March 23, 2017: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2017-0876s , 03/23/2017
- March 23, 2017: Committee Amendment #2017-0876s , AA, VV; 03/23/2017
- March 23, 2017: Sen. Sanborn Moved to divide the Question on SB 21 As Amended: Sections 1,2 and 4 and Sections 3 and 4; 03/23/2017
- March 23, 2017: The Chair ruled the Question Divisible; 03/23/2017
- March 23, 2017: Sections 1, 2 & 4, MA, VV; 03/23/2017
- March 23, 2017: Sen. Sanborn Moved to Further Divide the Question on Section 3; 03/23/2017
- March 23, 2017: The Chair Ruled Not Divisible; 03/23/2017
- March 23, 2017: Sen. Sanborn Moved Laid on Table, MF, VV; 03/23/2017
- March 23, 2017: Sections 3 & 4, RC 19Y-4N, MA; OT3rdg; 03/23/2017
- March 23, 2017: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2017-0876s, RC 19Y-4N, MA; OT3rdg; 03/23/2017
- March 23, 2017: Introduced 03/23/2017 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration
- April 12, 2017: Public Hearing: 04/12/2017 01:00 PM LOB 306
- April 19, 2017: Executive Session: 04/19/2017 LOB 306
- May 4, 2017: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 05/04/2017 (Vote 17-1; CC)
- May 4, 2017: Ought to Pass : MA VV 05/04/2017
- May 4, 2017: Enrolled 05/04/2017
- May 11, 2017: Enrolled (In recess 05/11/2017)
- June 16, 2017: Signed by the Governor on 06/16/2017; Chapter 0147; Effective 08/15/2017