SB 313 (2022): relative to the authority of the office of professional licensure and certification to establish fees.

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SB 313 (2022)

relative to the authority of the office of professional licensure and certification to establish fees.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2021-2022
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Ways and Means
  • Subject: Occupational Regulation
  • Chapter law: 314

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2022 and referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 12, 2022. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2022-1118s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2022-1118s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 24, 2022, changing the text of the bill. On March 24, 2022 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 28, 2022 and was referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 8, 2022. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2022-1385h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (1385h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 21, 2022, changing the text of the bill. On April 21, 2022 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On April 21, 2022 the bill was referred to the Ways and Means committee. The committee held work sessions on April 25, 2022 and April 26, 2022. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2022-1791h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (1791h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 4, 2022, changing the text of the bill. On May 4, 2022 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 12, 2022 the Senate voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Giuda. On May 12, 2022 the House adopted “House Accedes to Senate Request for CofC” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. McGuire. On May 26, 2022 the House adopted the conference report (2022-2066c) on a voice vote. On May 26, 2022 the Senate adopted the conference report (2022-2066c) on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 26, 2022 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 1, 2022, making it Chapter 314 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 2022.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 12, 2022, 9:45 AM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, SH 100
  • April 8, 2022, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 302-304
  • April 25, 2022, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 302-304
  • April 26, 2022, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202-204
  • May 18, 2022, 10:00 AM: committee of conference, SH 103

Votes

  • March 24, 2022, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2022-1118s — voice vote, passed
  • April 21, 2022, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1385h — voice vote, passed
  • May 4, 2022, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1791h — voice vote, passed
  • May 12, 2022, Senate: Nonconcur with the House Amendment; Requests C of C — voice vote, passed
  • May 12, 2022, House: House Accedes to Senate Request for CofC — voice vote, passed
  • May 26, 2022, House: Adopt Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed
  • May 26, 2022, Senate: Adopt Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2022: To Be Introduced 01/05/2022 and Referred to Ways and Means
  • January 12, 2022: Hearing: 01/12/2022, Room 100, SH, 09:45 am
  • March 24, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2022-1118s , 03/24/2022; Vote 5-0; CC
  • March 24, 2022: Committee Amendment #2022-1118s , AA, VV; 03/24/2022
  • March 24, 2022: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2022-1118s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/24/2022
  • March 28, 2022: Introduced 03/28/2022 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • April 5, 2022: ==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 04/05/2022 03:00 pm LOB 302-304
  • April 8, 2022: Public Hearing: 04/08/2022 10:00 am LOB 302-304
  • April 12, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2022-1385h (NT) (Vote 17-0; CC)
  • April 21, 2022: Amendment # 1385h: AA VV 04/21/2022
  • April 21, 2022: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1385h: MA VV 04/21/2022
  • April 21, 2022: Referred to Ways and Means 04/21/2022
  • April 25, 2022: Full Committee Work Session: 04/25/2022 10:00 am LOB 302-304
  • April 26, 2022: Full Committee Work Session: 04/26/2022 10:00 am LOB 202-204
  • April 27, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2022-1791h (Vote 17-0; CC)
  • May 4, 2022: Amendment # 1791h: AA VV 05/04/2022
  • May 4, 2022: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1791h: MA VV 05/04/2022
  • May 12, 2022: Sen. Giuda Moved Nonconcur with the House Amendment; Requests C of C, MA, VV; 05/12/2022
  • May 12, 2022: President Appoints: Senators Giuda, Carson, Rosenwald; 05/12/2022
  • May 12, 2022: House Accedes to Senate Request for CofC (Rep. McGuire): MA VV 05/12/2022
  • May 12, 2022: Speaker Appoints: Reps. Abrami, Schuett, S. Pearson 05/12/2022
  • May 13, 2022: Conferee Change: Rep. T. Lekas Replaces Rep. Pearson 05/13/2022
  • May 18, 2022: Committee of Conference Meeting: 05/18/2022, 10:00 am, Room 103, SH
  • May 26, 2022: Conference Committee Report #2022-2066c Filed 05/18/2022; House Amendment + New Amendment
  • May 26, 2022: Conference Committee Report 2022-2066c: Adopted, VV 05/26/2022
  • May 26, 2022: Conference Committee Report #2022-2066c , Adopted, VV; 05/26/2022
  • May 26, 2022: Enrolled (in recess of) 05/26/2022
  • May 26, 2022: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/26/2022)
  • July 1, 2022: Signed by the Governor on 07/01/2022; Chapter 0314; Effective 07/01/2022

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