2017-2018 Session
Change SessionH.684 (Act 144)
An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation
Rep. Maida Townsend
5/12/2018 - House message: Governor approved bill on May 21, 2018
- Sponsor(s)
- Last Recorded Action
- Senate 5/12/2018 - House message: Governor approved bill on May 21, 2018
Bill/Resolution Text
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An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation
Detailed Status
2017-2018 Legislative Session
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Roll Call History
2017-2018 Legislative Session
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An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation
Committee Meetings
2017-2018 Legislative Session
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An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation
Meeting Full List
2017-2018 Legislative Session
Wednesday, January 31, 2018
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Government Operations
- 15 Minutes after Floor Adjourns
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H.684 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation
Colin Benjamin, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
Kenneth Allen, Program Director for the Radiation Sciences Major, University of Vermont
Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Kathy Whiting, Radiography Clinical Coordinator, Champlain College
Friday, February 2, 2018
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Government Operations
- 15 Minutes after the Floor Adjourns
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H.684 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation
NOTE: DR Morris needs to testify at 12:30, followed by Jessa Barnard; NOTE: Kim Laduc needs to speak at 1:30. Michelle Wade will testify by phone
Colin Benjamin, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
Randy Peace, Chair, Vermont Barber and Cosmetology Board
Stacey Savage, Technical Director, Obriens' Aveda Institute
Ellen Watson, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Vermont Board of Nursing
Will Hoser, Chair, Board of Medical Practice
David Herlihy, Executive Director, Vermont Board of Medical Practice
Kim Ladue, Chief Associate Provider
DR Anne Morris, Family Medicine Physician, University of Vermont Medical Center
Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
Michelle Wade, MSN/Ed, APRN, AGNP - C
- 1:00 PM
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H.684 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation
OPR or APA as needed. Maureen Cahill to testify by phone
Maureen Cahill, APRN, National Council State Boards of Nursing
Laura Cooley, Acupuncturist
Jen Ethridge, L.Ac, Vermont Acupuncture Association
Beau Clark, Licensed Acudetox Technician
Pamela Brady, Acupuncturist
Tuesday, February 6, 2018
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Government Operations
- 11:45 AM
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H.684 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation
Paulette Thabault, DNP, APRN, JD, FAAHP, Professor and Director, School of Nursing, Norwich University
Wednesday, February 7, 2018
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Government Operations
- 8:45 AM
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H.684 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation
Dr. Robert Block
- 10:00 AM
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H.684 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation
Colin Benjamin, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
Tuesday, February 13, 2018
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Government Operations
- 4:15 PM
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H.684 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation
APRNs
David Herlihy, Executive Director, Vermont Board of Medical Practice
Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
Colin Benjamin, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
Tuesday, February 20, 2018
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Government Operations
- 9:00 AM
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H.684 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation
Colin Benjamin, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 1:00 PM
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H.684 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation
Committee Discussion and possible Vote
Colin Benjamin, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, February 23, 2018
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Ways and Means
- 9:15 AM
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H.684 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation
Rep. Robert LaClair, House Committee On Government Operations
Gabriel Gilman, General Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Ways and Means
- After Caucus
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H.684 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation
potential vote
Thursday, March 29, 2018
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Government Operations
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H.684 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation
Walkthrough.
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
Colin Benjamin, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
Ashley Norris, CRNA, Vermont Association of Nurse Anesthetists
Pamela Brady, Acupuncturist
Gabe Gilman, General Counsel, Secretary of State's Office
Lauren Hibbert, General Counsel, Secretary of State's Office
Tuesday, April 3, 2018
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Government Operations
- 1:45
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H.684 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation
Walkthrough.
Colin Benjamin, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Gabe Gilman, General Counsel, Secretary of State's Office
Wednesday, April 11, 2018
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Government Operations
- 3:00
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H.684 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation
Review new language, possible vote
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Colin Benjamin, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
Laurie Hanson, Acudetox
John T O'Brien, Business Director, O'Brien's Aveda Institute
Pamela Brady, Acupuncturist
Ann Ramsay, R.N., Licensed Acupunturist
Tuesday, April 17, 2018
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Government Operations
- 1:15
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H.684 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation
Colin Benjamin, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
Laurie Hanson, Acudetox
Wednesday, April 18, 2018
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Government Operations
- 3:45
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H.684 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation
Review new language.
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Colin Benjamin, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
Thursday, April 19, 2018
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Government Operations
- 15 Minutes After the Floor
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H.684 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Colin Benjamin, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
Wednesday, May 2, 2018
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Finance
- 10:30 AM
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H.684 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Lauren Hibbert, General Counsel, Secretary of State's Office
Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
Friday, May 4, 2018
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Government Operations
- 8:30 AM
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H.684 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation
Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
Gabe Gilman, General Counsel, Secretary of State's Office
Lauren Hibbert, General Counsel, Secretary of State's Office
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, May 4, 2018
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Finance
- 3:00 PM
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H.684 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation
Vote
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, May 8, 2018
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Government Operations
- 9:00 AM
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H.684 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
Committee Documents
An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation
Witnesses Who Testified
2017-2018 Legislative Session
House Committee on Government Operations
- Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- Kenneth Allen, Program Director for the Radiation Sciences Major, University of Vermont
- Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
- Colin Benjamin, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
- Colin Benjamin, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
- Dr. Robert Block
- Pamela Brady, Acupuncturist
- Maureen Cahill, APRN, National Council State Boards of Nursing
- Beau Clark, Licensed Acudetox Technician
- Laura Cooley, Acupuncturist
- Jen Ethridge, L.Ac, Vermont Acupuncture Association
- Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
- Gabe Gilman, General Counsel, Secretary of State's Office
- David Herlihy, Executive Director, Vermont Board of Medical Practice
- David Herlihy, Executive Director, Vermont Board of Medical Practice
- Lauren Hibbert, General Counsel, Secretary of State's Office
- Will Hoser, Chair, Board of Medical Practice
- Kim Ladue, Chief Associate Provider
- DR Anne Morris, Family Medicine Physician, University of Vermont Medical Center
- Randy Peace, Chair, Vermont Barber and Cosmetology Board
- Stacey Savage, Technical Director, Obriens' Aveda Institute
- Paulette Thabault, DNP, APRN, JD, FAAHP, Professor and Director, School of Nursing, Norwich University
- Michelle Wade, MSN/Ed, APRN, AGNP - C
- Ellen Watson, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Vermont Board of Nursing
- Kathy Whiting, Radiography Clinical Coordinator, Champlain College
- Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
- Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
- BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
House Committee on Ways and Means
- Gabriel Gilman, General Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
- Rep. Robert LaClair, House Committee On Government Operations
- BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Senate Committee on Finance
- Lauren Hibbert, General Counsel, Secretary of State's Office
- Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
- BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Senate Committee on Government Operations
- Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
- Colin Benjamin, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
- Pamela Brady, Acupuncturist
- Gabe Gilman, General Counsel, Secretary of State's Office
- Laurie Hanson, Acudetox
- Lauren Hibbert, General Counsel, Secretary of State's Office
- Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- Ashley Norris, CRNA, Vermont Association of Nurse Anesthetists
- John T O'Brien, Business Director, O'Brien's Aveda Institute
- Ann Ramsay, R.N., Licensed Acupunturist
- Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
- BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Fiscal Information
Fiscal Notes and Related Documents
No committee of conference members found for H.684 in the 2017-2018 Legislative Session.
An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation
Committee of Conference Meetings
2017-2018 Legislative Session
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An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation
Committee of Conference Meeting Full List
2017-2018 Legislative Session
No committee of conference meeting history found for H.684 in the 2017-2018 Legislative Session.
No committee of conference report found for H.684 in the 2017-2018 Legislative Session.
Act
An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation
Statutes Affected
2017-2018 Legislative Session
| Statute |
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| 3 V.S.A. § 123. Duties of Office |
| 3 V.S.A. § 125. Fees |
| 3 V.S.A. § 125. Fees [Effective July 1, 2024] |
| 3 V.S.A. § 127. Unauthorized practice |
| 3 V.S.A. § 128. Disciplinary action to be reported to the Office |
| 3 V.S.A. § 129. Powers of boards or of Director in advisor professions; discipline process |
| 3 V.S.A. § 129a. Unprofessional conduct |
| 3 V.S.A. § 134. License renewal |
| 3 V.S.A. § 135. Uniform standard for renewal following extended absence |
| 3 V.S.A. § 136. Uniform continuing education evaluation and forum |
| 10 V.S.A. § 1263. Discharge permits |
| 26 V.S.A. § 271. Definitions |
| 26 V.S.A. § 272. Prohibitions; offenses |
| 26 V.S.A. § 273. Exemptions |
| 26 V.S.A. § 274. Repealed. 2017, No. 144 (Adj. Sess.), § 12, eff. Jan. 1, 2019. |
| 26 V.S.A. § 275. Repealed. 2017, No. 144 (Adj. Sess.), § 12, eff. Jan. 1, 2019. |
| 26 V.S.A. § 276. General powers and duties of the Director |
| 26 V.S.A. § 276a. Advisor appointees |
| 26 V.S.A. §§ 277-280. Repealed. 2017, No. 144 (Adj. Sess.), § 12, eff. Jan. 1, 2019. |
| 26 V.S.A. § 280a. Eligibility for licensure |
| 26 V.S.A. § 281. Postsecondary school of barbering and cosmetology; certificate of approval |
| 26 V.S.A. § 282. Shop; license |
| 26 V.S.A. § 283. Examination |
| 26 V.S.A. § 284. Issuance of license |
| 26 V.S.A. § 285. Licenses from other jurisdictions |
| 26 V.S.A. §§ 286-289. Repealed. 2017, No. 144 (Adj. Sess.), § 12, eff. Jan. 1, 2019. |
| 26 V.S.A. § 601. License by examination |
| 26 V.S.A. § 663. Repealed. 2017, No. 144 (Adj. Sess.), § 14. |
| 26 V.S.A. § 1211. Definitions |
| 26 V.S.A. § 1212. Advisor appointees; Director duties; rules |
| 26 V.S.A. § 1213. Inspection of premises |
| 26 V.S.A. § 1215. Penalties; jurisdiction of offenses |
| 26 V.S.A. § 1251. License requirements |
| 26 V.S.A. § 1252. Application; qualifications |
| 26 V.S.A. § 1253. Examinations |
| 26 V.S.A. § 1254. Issuance or denial of license |
| 26 V.S.A. § 1255. Repealed. 2017, No. 144 (Adj. Sess.), § 15. |
| 26 V.S.A. § 1256. Renewal of registration or license |
| 26 V.S.A. § 1257. Unprofessional conduct |
| 26 V.S.A. § 1271. Prepaid arrangements |
| 26 V.S.A. § 1272. Rules; prepaid funeral funds |
| 26 V.S.A. § 1273. Written agreements |
| 26 V.S.A. § 1573. Vermont State Board of Nursing |
| 26 V.S.A. § 1579. Repealed. 2017, No. 144 (Adj. Sess.), § 18. |
| 26 V.S.A. § 1584. Prohibitions; offenses |
| 26 V.S.A. § 1612. Repealed. 2017, No. 144 (Adj. Sess.), § 18. |
| 26 V.S.A. § 1614. APRN renewal |
| 26 V.S.A. § 1615. Advanced practice registered nurses; regulatory authority; unprofessional conduct |
| 26 V.S.A. § 1622. Registered nurse licensure by endorsement |
| 26 V.S.A. § 1626. Practical nurse licensure by endorsement |
| 26 V.S.A. § 1645. Renewal |
| 26 V.S.A. § 2022. Definitions |
| 26 V.S.A. § 2031. Creation; appointment; terms; organization |
| 26 V.S.A. § 2041. Unlawful practice |
| 26 V.S.A. § 2042b. Repealed. 2019, No. 30, § 14. |
| 26 V.S.A. §§ 2044, 2045. Repealed. 2017, No. 144 (Adj. Sess.), § 20. |
| 26 V.S.A. §§ 2051, 2052. Repealed. 2017, No. 144 (Adj. Sess.), § 20. |
| 26 V.S.A. § 2061. Registration and licensure |
| 26 V.S.A. § 2064. Violations and penalties |
| 26 V.S.A. § 2067. Wholesale distributors and manufacturers; licensure required |
| 26 V.S.A. § 2071. Application of federal guidelines |
| 26 V.S.A. § 2072. Repealed. 2017, No. 144 (Adj. Sess.), § 20. |
| 26 V.S.A. § 2073. Rules |
| 26 V.S.A. §§ 2074, 2075. Repealed. 2017, No. 144 (Adj. Sess.), § 20. |
| 26 V.S.A. § 2076. Inspection powers; access to wholesale distributor and manufacturer records |
| 26 V.S.A. § 2211. Definitions |
| 26 V.S.A. § 2803. Exemptions |
| 26 V.S.A. § 3151. Definitions |
| 26 V.S.A. § 3151a. Exemptions |
| 26 V.S.A. § 3162. Director; powers and duties |
| 26 V.S.A. § 3163. Repealed. 2017, No. 144 (Adj. Sess.), § 24. |
| 26 V.S.A. § 3173. Private investigator licenses |
| 26 V.S.A. § 3174. Security guard licenses |
| 26 V.S.A. §§ 3176b, 3176c. Repealed. 2017, No. 144 (Adj. Sess.), § 24. |
| 26 V.S.A. § 3178. Repealed. 2017, No. 144 (Adj. Sess.), § 24. |
| 26 V.S.A. § 3179. Penalties |
| 26 V.S.A. § 3181. Unprofessional conduct |
| 26 V.S.A. § 3262a. Board of Allied Mental Health Practitioners |
| 26 V.S.A. § 3265. Eligibility |
| 26 V.S.A. §§ 3266, 3267. Repealed. 2017, No. 144 (Adj. Sess.), § 25. |
| 26 V.S.A. § 3269. Renewals |
Staff & Other Information
- Staff
- BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel
- Notes
- Sec. 13 of H.744 As Introduced was incorporated into Sec. 10 of H.684 As Passed House.
