SB 334-FN (2018): relative to temporary licensure of allied health professionals from nearby states, and reciprocal and temporary licensure for occupations and professions for persons from other states.

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SB 334-FN (2018)

relative to temporary licensure of allied health professionals from nearby states, and reciprocal and temporary licensure for occupations and professions for persons from other states.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Occupational Regulation
  • Chapter law: 283

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2018 and referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 9, 2018. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2018-0094s). The committee's amendment (2018-0094s) was adopted on a voice vote on January 18, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On January 18, 2018 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Bradley. On January 18, 2018 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Bradley. On January 18, 2018 the Senate voted to pass it with changes, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2018-0610s). The committee's amendment (2018-0610s) was adopted on a roll call 13–9 on February 22, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On February 22, 2018 the Senate voted to pass it with changes and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 7, 2018 and was referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 27, 2018. The committee held work sessions on April 10, 2018 and April 17, 2018. The committee met in executive session on April 24, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The minority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2018-1227h). The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2018-1607h) by a vote of 11–8, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2018-1607h) was adopted on a division vote 239–90 on May 2, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On May 2, 2018 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 10, 2018 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes, on a motion by Sen. Bradley. The bill was enrolled on May 23, 2018 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 21, 2018, making it Chapter 283 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 9, 2018, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, LOB 101
  • March 27, 2018, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 203
  • April 10, 2018, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 308
  • April 17, 2018, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • April 24, 2018, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306

Votes

  • January 18, 2018, Senate: Laid on Table — voice vote, passed
  • January 18, 2018, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
  • January 18, 2018, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 24, nays 0, passed
  • February 22, 2018, Senate: Committee Amendment 0610s — yeas 13, nays 9, passed
  • February 22, 2018, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 14, nays 8, passed
  • May 2, 2018, House: Adopt Committee Amendment — yeas 239, nays 90, passed
  • May 2, 2018, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1607h — voice vote, passed
  • May 10, 2018, Senate: Concur — yeas 12, nays 10, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2018: To Be Introduced 01/03/2018 and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • January 9, 2018: Hearing: 01/09/2018, Room 101, LOB, 01:30 pm
  • January 18, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-0094s , 01/18/2018
  • January 18, 2018: Committee Amendment #2018-0094s , AA, VV; 01/18/2018
  • January 18, 2018: Sen. Bradley Moved Laid on Table, MA, VV; 01/18/2018
  • January 18, 2018: Pending Motion Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-0094s ; 01/18/2018
  • January 18, 2018: Sen. Bradley Moved to Remove From Table, MA, VV; 01/18/2018
  • January 18, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2018-0094s, RC 24Y-0N, MA; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 01/18/2018
  • February 22, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-0610s , 02/22/2018
  • February 22, 2018: Committee Amendment #2018-0610s , RC 13Y-9N, AA; 02/22/2018
  • February 22, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2018-0610s, RC 14Y-8N, MA; OT3rdg; 02/22/2018
  • March 7, 2018: Introduced 03/07/2018 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • March 27, 2018: Public Hearing: 03/27/2018 02:00 PM LOB 203
  • April 10, 2018: Subcommittee Work Session: 04/10/2018 09:00 AM LOB 308
  • April 17, 2018: Subcommittee Work Session: 04/17/2018 02:00 PM LOB 306
  • April 24, 2018: Executive Session: 04/24/2018 11:00 AM LOB 306
  • April 26, 2018: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-1227h (NT)
  • May 2, 2018: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-1607h (NT) for 05/02/2018 (Vote 11-8; RC)
  • May 2, 2018: Amendment #2018-1607h : AA DV 239-90 05/02/2018
  • May 2, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1607h: MA VV 05/02/2018
  • May 10, 2018: Sen. Bradley Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, RC 12Y-10N, MA; 05/10/2018
  • May 23, 2018: Enrolled 05/23/2018
  • May 23, 2018: Enrolled (In recess 05/23/2018)
  • June 21, 2018: Signed by the Governor on 06/21/2018; Chapter 0283
  • June 26, 2018: I. Section 3 Effective 01/01/2019
  • June 26, 2018: II. Remainder Effective 08/20/2018

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