SB 488 (2018): relative to licensure of health care professionals employed at the Manchester Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

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SB 488 (2018)

relative to licensure of health care professionals employed at the Manchester Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Occupational Regulation
  • Chapter law: 266

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 25, 2018. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 1, 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 April 4, 2018. The committee met in executive session on April 4, 2018 and April 24, 2018. The committee voted 14–4 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2018-1665h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2018-1665h) 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 voice vote. 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. The governor signed it on June 14, 2018, making it Chapter 266 of the session laws. It took effect on June 14, 2018.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 25, 2018, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, LOB 101
  • April 4, 2018: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • April 4, 2018, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306-308
  • April 24, 2018: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306

Votes

  • February 1, 2018, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 2, 2018, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1665h — voice vote, 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 25, 2018: Hearing: 01/25/2018, Room 101, LOB, 09:30 am
  • February 1, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 02/01/2018
  • February 1, 2018: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/01/2018
  • March 7, 2018: Introduced 03/07/2018 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • April 4, 2018: Public Hearing: 04/04/2018 10:00 AM LOB 306-308
  • April 4, 2018: Executive Session: 04/04/2018 LOB 306
  • April 24, 2018: Executive Session: 04/24/2018 LOB 306
  • May 2, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-1665h for 05/02/2018 (Vote 14-4; RC)
  • May 2, 2018: Amendment #2018-1665h : AA VV 05/02/2018
  • May 2, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1665h: MA VV 05/02/2018
  • May 10, 2018: Sen. Bradley Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 05/10/2018
  • May 23, 2018: Enrolled 05/23/2018
  • May 23, 2018: Enrolled (In recess 05/23/2018)
  • June 14, 2018: Signed by the Governor on 06/14/2018; Chapter 0266; Effective 06/14/2018

Laws It Would Change

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