2008 House Bill 5995

Revise massage school license restriction

Introduced in the House

April 17, 2008

Introduced by Rep. Paul Condino (D-35)

To eliminate a prohibition that prevents a proprietary school engaged in teaching massage therapy from charging a nominal fee for a massage delivered by a student in training.

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

June 24, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Sept. 9, 2008

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that expands its scope so as to apply to all proprietary school engaged in teaching trade and vocational programs, not just massaqe therapy schools.

The substitute failed by voice vote

Substitute offered by Rep. Paul Condino (D-35)

To replace the committee substitute with one that revises details but does not change the substance of that version.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 105 to 0 (details)

To eliminate a prohibition that prevents a proprietary school engaged in teaching trade and vocational programs from charging a nominal fee for a the services delivered by a student in training.

Received in the Senate

Sept. 10, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Economic Development and Regulatory Reform

Oct. 2, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.