HB 1491 (2020): relative to occupational licensure and the office of professional licensure and certification.

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HB 1491 (2020)

relative to occupational licensure and the office of professional licensure and certification.

  • Status: Died: the chambers did not agree on a version
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Occupational Regulation

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2020 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 28, 2020. The committee met in executive session on February 12, 2020 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 11, 2020 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 12, 2020 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on June 9, 2020. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2020-1423s). The committee's amendment (2020-1423s) was adopted on a voice vote on June 16, 2020, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2020-1521s), offered by Sen. Cindy Rosenwald, was adopted on a voice vote on June 16, 2020, changing the text of the bill. On June 16, 2020 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 30, 2020 the House adopted “House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment” on a division vote 297–20, on a motion by Rep. Goley.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 28, 2020, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • February 12, 2020, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • June 9, 2020, 2:35 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration

Votes

  • March 11, 2020, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • June 16, 2020, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2020-1423s and 2020-1521s — voice vote, passed
  • June 30, 2020, House: House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment — yeas 297, nays 20, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2020: Introduced 01/08/2020 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • January 28, 2020: Public Hearing: 01/28/2020 01:30 pm LOB 306
  • February 12, 2020: Executive Session: 02/12/2020 10:00 am LOB 306
  • March 11, 2020: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 03/11/2020 (Vote 20-0; CC)
  • March 11, 2020: Ought to Pass : MA VV 03/11/2020
  • March 12, 2020: Introduced 03/12/2020 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • June 5, 2020: Remote Hearing: 06/09/2020, 02:40 pm, on proposed amendment #2020-1385s
  • June 5, 2020: Committee members will receive secure Zoom invitations via email
  • June 5, 2020: Members of the public may attend using the following links:
  • June 5, 2020: 1. To sign-in and/or speak in support or opposition, please register in advance by using this link: https://www.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_h44WQAbGQY2 sJ8jz W9buaA
  • June 5, 2020: 2. To submit your testimony to the committee, please send all documents via email to [email protected]
  • June 5, 2020: 3. To listen via telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): 1-301-715-8592, or 1-312-626-6799 or 1-929-205-6099, or 1-253-215-8782, or 1-346-248-7799, or 1-669-900-6833
  • June 5, 2020: 4. Or iPhone one-tap: 13126266799,,96977679197# or +19292056099,,96977679197#
  • June 5, 2020: 5. Webinar ID: 969 7767 9197
  • June 5, 2020: 6. To view/listen to this hearing on YouTube, use this link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjBZdtrjRnQdmg-2MPMiWrA
  • June 5, 2020: The following email will be monitored throughout the meeting by someone who can assist with and alert the committee to any technical issues: [email protected] or call (603-271-3043)
  • June 9, 2020: Remote Hearing: 06/09/2020, 02:35 pm
  • June 16, 2020: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2020-1423s , 06/16/2020
  • June 16, 2020: Committee Amendment #2020-1423s , AA, VV; 06/16/2020
  • June 16, 2020: Sen. Rosenwald Floor Amendment #2020-1521s , AA, VV; 06/16/2020
  • June 16, 2020: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2020-1423s and 2020-1521s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 06/16/2020
  • June 30, 2020: House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment (Rep. Goley): MA DV 297-20 06/30/2020

Laws It Would Change

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