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SB 5065 - 2003-04
Revised for Passed Legislature: Concerning the practice of geology and soil science.
Original: Modifying when a geologist license may be obtained without a written exam.
Sponsors: Swecker
Bill History

2003 REGULAR SESSION

IN THE SENATE

Jan 14
First reading, referred to Commerce & Trade. (View Original Bill)
Jan 23
Public hearing scheduled, but not heard in the Senate Committee on Commerce & Trade at 8:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Jan 31
CT - Majority; do pass. (Majority Report)
Minority; do not pass. (Minority Report)
Feb 3
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Feb 12
Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
Mar 7
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Mar 11
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 40; nays, 5; absent, 1; excused, 3. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE HOUSE

Mar 13
First reading, referred to Commerce & Labor.
Mar 26
Public hearing scheduled, but not heard in the House Committee on Commerce & Labor at 8:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Apr 2
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Commerce & Labor at 8:00 PM. (Committee Materials)
CL - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (Majority Report)
Apr 4
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Apr 7
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Apr 14
Committee amendment adopted with no other amendments.
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 96; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE SENATE

Apr 21
Senate concurred in House amendments.
Passed final passage; yeas, 42; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 6. (View Roll Calls)
Apr 23
President signed.

IN THE HOUSE

Apr 27
Speaker signed.

OTHER THAN LEGISLATIVE ACTION

Apr 27
Delivered to Governor. (View Bill as Passed Legislature)
May 14
Governor signed.
Chapter 292, 2003 Laws. (View Session Law)
Effective date 5/14/2003.
Available Documents
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Fiscal Note
Amendments
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