Senate passes measure on professional licensing; constitutional majority recorded

Senate Substitute for Senate Bill 1083, described on the floor as an act relating to professional licensing with penalty provisions and containing a severability clause and effective dates for certain sections, was taken up for third reading and final passage on April 15.

The Senator from Scott, who moved the bill, told the chamber that there had been "lengthy discussion" over the prior two days and that the sponsors had worked with other senators to arrive at a resolution "we were all satisfied with." He offered no extended floor debate on final passage and renewed his motion to read the bill a third time and finally pass it.

The Secretary read the title and roll was called. The floor vote was announced as 28 yes and 2 no; the presiding officer declared the bill passed by a constitutional majority. The journal shows titling and perfecting motions were made and carried.

The bill's floor title described it as relating to professional licensing with penalty provisions; the transcript does not include further bill text or details on the penalties. The sponsors indicated agreement after prior discussions; no amendments were recorded on final passage.