2008 House Bill 6180

Mandate continuing ed for hearing aid dealers

Introduced in the House

May 22, 2008

Introduced by Rep. Pam Byrnes (D-52)

To require licensed hearing aid dealers, salespersons, and trainees to take continuing education courses.

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

Sept. 23, 2008

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Nov. 13, 2008

Amendment offered by Rep. Pam Byrnes (D-52)

To not require continuing education classes for license renewal, but instead require "a demonstration of continuing professional competency".

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 80 to 24 (details)

To require "a demonstration of continuing professional competency" for license renewal by licensed hearing aid dealers, salespersons, and trainees.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 2, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Economic Development and Regulatory Reform