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BILL · 2003–04 SESSION

SB 5065: Geologist license

Modifying when a geologist license may be obtained without a written exam. (REVISED FOR PASSED LEGISLATURE: Concerning the practice of geology and soil science.)

Summary

  • Extends the "grandfather" period for geologists to become licensed without taking an examination.

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Enacted Enacted · Chapter 292, Laws of 2003
  1. IntroducedJan 14, 2003
  2. Out of committeeFeb 3, 2003
  3. Passed SenateMar 11, 2003
  4. Passed HouseApr 14, 2003
  5. GovernorMay 14, 2003
  6. LawMay 14, 2003
Prime sponsor
Dan Swecker (R-20)
Introduced
January 14, 2003 in the Senate
Last action
May 14, 2003
Session law
Chapter 292, Laws of 2003
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to obtaining a geologist license;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Dan Swecker (R-20)

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 11, 2003
Version voted on: SB 5065
40 Yea 5 Nay 1 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat17511
Republican23002
How each member voted

Absent (1)

Excused (3)

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House · FP as Amd by the House

Passed April 14, 2003
Version voted on: SB 5065
96 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat51001
Republican45001
How each member voted

Yea (96)

Excused (2)

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Senate · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 21, 2003
Version voted on: SB 5065
42 Yea 1 Nay 0 Absent 6 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat22101
Republican20005
How each member voted

Nay (1)

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History

  1. Effective date 5/14/2003.
  2. Chapter 292, 2003 Laws.
  3. Governor signed.
  4. Speaker signed.
  5. Delivered to Governor.
  6. President signed.
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 42; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 6.
  8. Senate concurred in House amendments.
  9. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
  10. Third reading, passed; yeas, 96; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2.
  11. Committee amendment adopted with no other amendments.
  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  13. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  14. CL - Majority; do pass with amendment(s).
  15. CL - Executive action taken by committee.
  16. First reading, referred to Commerce & Labor.
  17. Third reading, passed; yeas, 40; nays, 5; absent, 1; excused, 3.
  18. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
  19. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  20. Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
  21. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  22. Minority; do not pass.
  23. CT - Majority; do pass.
  24. First reading, referred to Commerce & Trade.

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