SB 54 (2017): relative to the licensure of alcohol and drug counselors, requiring occupational regulatory boards and commissions to post reciprocity information, and establishing a committee to study licensure of alcohol and drug counselors.

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SB 54 (2017)

relative to the licensure of alcohol and drug counselors, requiring occupational regulatory boards and commissions to post reciprocity information, and establishing a committee to study licensure of alcohol and drug counselors.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Occupational Regulation
  • Chapter law: 194

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 25, 2017. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 23, 2017 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Bradley. On March 30, 2017 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Bradley. A floor amendment (2017-1157s), offered by Sen. Sharon Carson, was adopted on a voice vote on March 30, 2017, changing the text of the bill. On March 30, 2017 the Senate adopted “Sections 1 and 6, RC 17Y-5N”. On March 30, 2017 the Senate adopted “Sections 2 through 6, RC 22Y-0N”. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 11, 2017. The committee held a work session on April 18, 2017. The committee met in executive session on April 25, 2017 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On June 1, 2017 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 8, 2017 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 30, 2017, making it Chapter 194 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 25, 2017, 9:40 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 101
  • April 11, 2017, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • April 18, 2017, 10:15 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • April 25, 2017: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306

Votes

  • February 23, 2017, Senate: Laid on Table — voice vote, passed
  • March 30, 2017, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
  • March 30, 2017, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment: Sections 1 and 6 — yeas 17, nays 5, passed
  • March 30, 2017, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment: Sections 2 through 6 — yeas 22, nays 0, passed
  • June 1, 2017, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2017: Introduced 01/05/2017 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • January 25, 2017: Hearing: 01/25/2017, Room 101, LOB, 09:40 am
  • February 23, 2017: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 02/23/2017
  • February 23, 2017: Sen. Bradley Moved Laid on Table, MA, VV; 02/23/2017
  • February 23, 2017: Pending Motion, Ought to Pass; 02/23/2017
  • March 23, 2017: Introduced 03/23/2017 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • March 30, 2017: Sen. Bradley Moved to Remove From Table, MA, VV; 03/30/2017
  • March 30, 2017: Sen. Carson Floor Amendment #2017-1157s , AA, VV; 03/30/2017
  • March 30, 2017: Sen. Sanborn Moved to divide the Question on SB 54: Sections 1 and 6, Sections 2 through 6; 03/30/2017
  • March 30, 2017: The Chair ruled the Question Divisible; 03/30/2017
  • March 30, 2017: Sections 1 and 6, RC 17Y-5N, MA; 03/30/2017
  • March 30, 2017: Sections 2 through 6, RC 22Y-0N, MA; 03/30/2017
  • March 31, 2017: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2017-1157s; MA, OT3rdg; 03/30/2017
  • April 11, 2017: Public Hearing: 04/11/2017 02:00 PM LOB 306
  • April 18, 2017: Subcommittee Work Session: 04/18/2017 10:15 AM LOB 306
  • April 25, 2017: Executive Session: 04/25/2017 LOB 306
  • June 1, 2017: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 06/01/2017 (Vote 20-0; CC)
  • June 1, 2017: Ought to Pass : MA VV 06/01/2017
  • June 8, 2017: Enrolled 06/08/2017
  • June 8, 2017: Enrolled (In recess 06/08/2017)
  • June 30, 2017: Signed by the Governor on 06/30/2017; Chapter 0194
  • July 3, 2017: I. Section 1-3 Effective 08/29/2017
  • July 3, 2017: II. Section 4 Effective 01/01/2018
  • July 3, 2017: III. Remainder Effective 06/30/2017

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 538-FN (2017): requiring occupational regulatory boards and commissions to post reciprocity information.

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