HB 298 (2018): relative to the mechanical licensing board.

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HB 298 (2018)

relative to the mechanical licensing board.

  • Status: Died: the chambers did not agree on a version
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Occupational Regulation

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2017 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 21, 2017. The committee met in executive session on March 1, 2017 to vote on its recommendation. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held a work session on August 22, 2017. The committee met in executive session on November 1, 2017 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2017-2399h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2017-2399h) was adopted on a voice vote on January 3, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On January 3, 2018 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 1, 2018 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 14, 2018. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2018-1470s). The committee's amendment (2018-1470s) was adopted on a voice vote on April 19, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On April 19, 2018 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 26, 2018 the House adopted “House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 1470s ()” on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 21, 2017, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • March 1, 2017, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • August 22, 2017, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • November 1, 2017, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • March 14, 2018, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 101

Votes

  • January 3, 2018, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2399h — voice vote, passed
  • April 19, 2018, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2018-1470s — voice vote, passed
  • April 26, 2018, House: House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 1470s () — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2017: Introduced 01/05/2017 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • February 15, 2017: ==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 02/15/2017 11:00 AM LOB 306
  • February 21, 2017: Public Hearing: 02/21/2017 11:00 AM LOB 306
  • March 1, 2017: Executive Session: 03/01/2017 11:00 AM LOB 306
  • March 2, 2017: Retained in Committee
  • August 22, 2017: Retained Bill Full Committee Work Session: 08/22/2017 10:00 AM LOB 306
  • November 1, 2017: Executive Session: 11/01/2017 10:30 AM LOB 306
  • January 3, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2017-2399h (NT) for 01/03/2018 (Vote 17-0; CC)
  • January 3, 2018: Amendment #2017-2399h : AA VV 01/03/2018
  • January 3, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2399h: MA VV 01/03/2018
  • February 1, 2018: Introduced 02/01/2018 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • March 14, 2018: Hearing: 03/14/2018, Room 101, LOB, 09:00 am
  • April 19, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-1470s , 04/19/2018
  • April 19, 2018: Committee Amendment #2018-1470s , AA, VV; 04/19/2018
  • April 19, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2018-1470s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/19/2018
  • April 26, 2018: House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 1470s (): MA VV 04/26/2018

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