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2024 SESSION

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SB 184 Geology; definition of geological mapping, expands definition of practice of geology.

Introduced by: Aaron R. Rouse | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS PASSED SENATE: (all summaries)

Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation; practice of geology; definitions. Expands the definition of the practice of geology to include the performance of any professional service or work wherein the principles and methods of geology are applied, including (i) investigating, evaluating, and consulting; (ii) geological mapping; (iii) describing the natural processes that act upon the earth's materials; (iv) predicting the probable occurrence of natural processes; and (v) inspecting, planning, and performing and supervising geological work in order to enhance and protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public and the environment. The bill also defines "geological mapping." The bill contains technical amendments. This bill is identical to HB 287.

FULL TEXT

• 01/08/24  Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/24 24104718D  pdf | impact statement
• 01/22/24  Senate: Printed as engrossed 24104718D-E  pdf | impact statement
• 02/26/24  Senate: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB184ER)  pdf | impact statement
• 03/08/24  Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0004)  pdf

AMENDMENTS

• Senate committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered
• Senate amendments
• Senate amendments not adopted

HISTORY

• 01/08/24  Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/24 24104718D
• 01/08/24  Senate: Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
• 01/17/24  Senate: Reported from General Laws and Technology with amendment (15-Y 0-N)
• 01/19/24  Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed (37-Y 0-N)
• 01/22/24  Senate: Read second time
• 01/22/24  Senate: Committee amendment rejected
• 01/22/24  Senate: Reading of amendment waived
• 01/22/24  Senate: Amendment by Senator Rouse agreed to
• 01/22/24  Senate: Engrossed by Senate as amended SB184E
• 01/22/24  Senate: Printed as engrossed 24104718D-E
• 01/23/24  Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (39-Y 0-N)
• 02/13/24  House: Placed on Calendar
• 02/13/24  House: Read first time
• 02/13/24  House: Referred to Committee on General Laws
• 02/15/24  House: Reported from General Laws (22-Y 0-N)
• 02/19/24  House: Read second time
• 02/20/24  House: Read third time
• 02/20/24  House: Passed House BLOCK VOTE (98-Y 0-N)
• 02/20/24  House: VOTE: Block Vote Passage (98-Y 0-N)
• 02/26/24  Senate: Enrolled
• 02/26/24  Senate: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB184ER)
• 02/26/24  House: Signed by Speaker
• 02/29/24  Senate: Signed by President
• 03/01/24  Senate: Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on March 1, 2024
• 03/01/24  Governor: Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 8, 2024
• 03/08/24  Governor: Approved by Governor-Chapter 4 (effective 7/1/24)
• 03/08/24  Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0004)