HB 1408 (2024): relative to the merger of and reorganization of various occupational boards.

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HB 1408 (2024)

relative to the merger of and reorganization of various occupational boards.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2023-2024
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Occupational Regulation

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2024 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 31, 2024, with 50 people signed in online: 2 in support, 46 in opposition and 2 as neutral. The committee held a work session on February 20, 2024. The committee met in executive session on March 6, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 21, 2024 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee met in executive session on October 17, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 11 to 0.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 31, 2024, 1:15 PM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306-308
  • February 20, 2024, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 307
  • March 6, 2024, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306-308
  • October 17, 2024, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306-308

Votes

  • March 21, 2024, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2024: Introduced 01/03/2024 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • January 31, 2024: Public Hearing: 01/31/2024 01:15 pm LOB 306-308
  • February 20, 2024: Subcommittee Work Session: 02/20/2024 01:00 pm LOB 307
  • March 6, 2024: Executive Session: 03/06/2024 01:30 pm LOB 306-308
  • March 6, 2024: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 03/06/2024 (Vote 20-0; CC)
  • March 21, 2024: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 03/21/2024
  • October 17, 2024: Executive Session: 10/17/2024 11:00 am LOB 306-308
  • October 31, 2024: Interim Study Report: Recommended for Future Legislation (Vote 11-0)

Laws It Would Change

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