SB 377-FN (2018): relative to the regulation of dentists and dental hygienists by the board of dental examiners.

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SB 377-FN (2018)

relative to the regulation of dentists and dental hygienists by the board of dental examiners.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Occupational Regulation
  • Chapter law: 316

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 11, 2018. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On January 18, 2018 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote 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 29, 2018. The committee met in executive session on April 24, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 16–3 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2018-1402h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2018-1402h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 2, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On May 2, 2018 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 274–49. On May 10, 2018 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, 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 — and an enrolled bill amendment (2018-2096e) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on June 25, 2018, making it Chapter 316 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 11, 2018, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, LOB 102
  • March 29, 2018, 11:15 AM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • April 24, 2018: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306

Votes

  • January 18, 2018, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 2, 2018, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 274, nays 49, passed
  • May 10, 2018, Senate: Concur with the House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2018: To Be Introduced 01/03/2018 and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • January 11, 2018: Hearing: 01/11/2018, Room 102, LOB, 01:15 pm
  • January 18, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 01/18/2018
  • January 18, 2018: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 01/18/2018
  • March 7, 2018: Introduced 03/07/2018 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • March 29, 2018: Public Hearing: 03/29/2018 11:15 AM LOB 306
  • April 24, 2018: Executive Session: 04/24/2018 LOB 306
  • May 2, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-1402h for 05/02/2018 (Vote 16-3; RC)
  • May 2, 2018: Amendment #2018-1402h : AA VV 05/02/2018
  • May 2, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1402h: MA RC 274-49 05/02/2018
  • May 10, 2018: Sen. Bradley Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 05/10/2018
  • May 23, 2018: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2018-2096e : AA VV 05/23/2018
  • May 23, 2018: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2018-2096e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 05/23/2018)
  • May 23, 2018: Enrolled (In recess 05/23/2018)
  • May 23, 2018: Enrolled 05/23/2018
  • June 25, 2018: Signed by the Governor on 06/25/2018; Chapter 0316
  • June 29, 2018: I. Sections 5 and 16 of this act shall take effect as provided in Section 17
  • June 29, 2018: II. Remainder Effective 08/24/2018

Laws It Would Change

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