HB 1818-FN (2018): relative to penalties for certain occupational licensing violations.

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HB 1818-FN (2018)

relative to penalties for certain occupational licensing violations.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Occupational Regulation

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2018 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 6, 2018. The committee held a work session on February 13, 2018. The committee met in executive session on February 27, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The minority of the committee recommended that the House pass it. The majority of the committee recommended that the House study it after the session ends by a vote of 14–2, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 6, 2018 the House adopted “Suspend House Rule 65 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff)” on a voice vote. On March 15, 2018 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a roll call 211–93. The committee met in executive session on October 23, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee held a work session on October 23, 2018. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 7 to 6.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 6, 2018, 11:30 AM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • February 13, 2018, 1:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 205
  • February 27, 2018: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • October 23, 2018, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB306
  • October 23, 2018, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB306

Votes

  • March 6, 2018, House: Suspend House Rule 65 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff) — voice vote, passed
  • March 15, 2018, House: Interim Study — yeas 211, nays 93, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2018: Introduced 01/03/2018 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • February 6, 2018: Public Hearing: 02/06/2018 11:30 AM LOB 306
  • February 13, 2018: Subcommittee Work Session: 02/13/2018 01:30 PM LOB 205
  • February 21, 2018: ==CANCELLED== Subcommittee Work Session: 02/21/2018 01:00 PM LOB 306
  • February 27, 2018: ==CANCELLED== Subcommittee Work Session: 02/27/2018 09:30 AM LOB 308
  • February 27, 2018: Executive Session: 02/27/2018 LOB 306
  • March 1, 2018: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
  • March 6, 2018: Majority Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study for 03/06/2018 (Vote 14-2; RC)
  • March 6, 2018: Suspend House Rule 65 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff): MA VV by necessary two-thirds vote 03/06/2018
  • March 8, 2018: Special Order to 3/15/2018 Without Objection
  • March 15, 2018: Refer for Interim Study: MA RC 211-93 03/15/2018
  • October 23, 2018: Executive Session: 10/23/2018 10:00 AM LOB306
  • October 23, 2018: Interim Study Subcommittee Work Session: 10/23/2018 09:00 AM LOB306
  • October 29, 2018: Interim Study Report: Recommended for Future Legislation (Vote 7-6)

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 1260-FN (2020): relative to penalties for certain occupational licensing violations.

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