BILL · 1999–00 SESSION
HB 2596: Deaf interpreter licensing
Licensing interpreters for the deaf and hard of hearing.
Summary
- Declares that the purpose of this act is to establish a system of licensing interpreters for the deaf and hard of hearing that will enhance the opportunities of persons who are deaf and hard of hearing to enjoy the fruits of our society, increase their educational opportunities, enhance their public safety and security, and allow them to more fully enjoy their constitutional rights.
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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 17, 2000
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Sandra Romero (D-22)
- Introduced
- January 17, 2000 in the House
- Last action
- January 17, 2000
- Budget
- Has a fiscal note
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Sandra Romero (D-22)
16 co-sponsors (12 Democrats, 4 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
The Legislature's online data doesn't include step-by-step history for sessions before 2001. Its final status is shown above, and the official bill page may have more.
HB 2596 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
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- HB 2596 (2011–12) Higher ed govrnance/students
- HB 2596 (2009–10) Child advocacy centers
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