HB 1545 (2020): relative to regulation of interpreters for the deaf, deaf blind, and hard of hearing.

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HB 1545 (2020)

relative to regulation of interpreters for the deaf, deaf blind, and hard of hearing.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • House 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 29, 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. On June 16, 2020 the Senate adopted “Introduced 06/16/2020, and Laid on Table” on a voice vote. The bill died on the table under Senate Rule 3-23 at adjournment on September 16, 2020, having been set aside and never taken back up.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 29, 2020, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • February 12, 2020, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306

Votes

  • March 11, 2020, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • June 16, 2020, Senate: Introduced 06/16/2020, and Laid on Table — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2020: Introduced 01/08/2020 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • January 29, 2020: Public Hearing: 01/29/2020 11:00 am 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
  • June 16, 2020: Introduced 06/16/2020, and Laid on Table, MA, VV; 06/16/2020
  • September 16, 2020: Inexpedient to Legislate, Senate Rule 3-23, Adjournment 09/16/2020

Laws It Would Change

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