HB20-1219
Sunset Continue Licensing Audiologists
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2020 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning the continuation of the licensing of audiologists, and, in connection therewith, implementing recommendations contained in the 2019 sunset report by the department of regulatory agencies.
Bill Summary:
The act implements the recommendations of the department of regulatory agencies' sunset review and report on the licensing of audiologists by:
- Continuing the licensing of audiologists for 11 years, to 2031;
- Requiring licensees and insurance carriers to report any malpractice settlements or judgments to the director of the division of professions and occupations in the department of regulatory agencies within 30 days and specifying that failure of a licensee to comply with this requirement is grounds for discipline;
- Requiring final agency actions to be appealed directly to the court of appeals;
- Amending the language in the grounds for discipline referring to an alcohol or substance use disorder; and
- Adding deceptive trade practice provisions related to the dispensing of hearing aids by audiologists.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 02/27/2020 | PA1 |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer House Bill 20-1219 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. | The motion passed on a vote of 10-0. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer House Bill 20-1219 to the Committee on Appropriations. | The motion passed on a vote of 7-0. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer House Bill 20-1219 to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 11-0. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer House Bill 20-1219 to the Committee on Appropriations. | The motion passed on a vote of 11-0. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.002, part B (Attachment D) to amendment L.001 (Attachment C). | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.001, as amended (Attachment C). | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer House Bill 20-1219, as amended, to the Committee on Finance. | The motion passed on a vote of 10-0. | Vote summary |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/12/2020 | Senate Amendments | REPASS |
52
AYE
9
NO
4
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| 06/12/2020 | Senate Amendments | CONCUR |
49
AYE
12
NO
4
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| 06/05/2020 | Third Reading | BILL |
59
AYE
5
NO
1
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/10/2020 | Third Reading | BILL |
27
AYE
7
NO
1
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 07/14/2020 | Governor | Governor Signed |
| 07/02/2020 | Governor | Sent to the Governor |
| 07/02/2020 | Senate | Signed by the President of the Senate |
| 07/02/2020 | House | Signed by the Speaker of the House |
| 06/12/2020 | Senate | House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass |
| 06/11/2020 | Senate | House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Laid Over Daily |
| 06/10/2020 | Senate | Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 06/09/2020 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Floor |
| 06/09/2020 | Senate | Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole |
| 06/08/2020 | Senate | Senate Committee on Finance Refer Unamended to Appropriations |
| 06/06/2020 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Finance |
| 06/05/2020 | House | House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 06/04/2020 | House | House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee |
| 06/03/2020 | House | House Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 03/12/2020 | House | House Committee on Finance Refer Unamended to Appropriations |
| 02/26/2020 | House | House Committee on Health & Insurance Refer Amended to Finance |
| 01/30/2020 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Health & Insurance |
Prime Sponsor
Sponsor
| Effective Date | Chapter # | Title | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/01/2020 | 300 | Sunset Continue Licensing Audiologists |