SB 597 (2020): relative to licensure of physician assistants.

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SB 597 (2020)

relative to licensure of physician assistants.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Occupational Regulation

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2020 and referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 19, 2020. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2020-1084s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2020-1084s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 11, 2020, changing the text of the bill. On March 11, 2020 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 19, 2020, 9:45 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 101

Votes

  • March 11, 2020, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2020-1084s — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2020: To Be Introduced 01/08/2020 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • February 19, 2020: Hearing: 02/19/2020, Room 101, LOB, 09:45 am
  • March 11, 2020: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2020-1084s , 03/11/2020; Vote 5-0; CC
  • March 11, 2020: Committee Amendment #2020-1084s , AA, VV; 03/11/2020
  • March 11, 2020: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2020-1084s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/11/2020
  • June 30, 2020: Introduced and Laid on Table MA VV 06/30/2020
  • September 23, 2020: Died on Table

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