AB 877 — Healing arts: scope of practice.
Last action — From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Assembly
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 2009-2010 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
Existing law provides for the licensure and regulation of various healing arts practitioners by boards within the Department of Consumer Affairs and the department is under the control of the Director of Consumer Affairs. This bill would require the Director of Consumer Affairs to appoint a scope of practice committee of 5 members, as specified, to perform occupational analyses and prepare written reports, as specified, on any bills seeking to substantively expand the scope of a healing arts practice. The bill would require that the reasonable cost of an analysis and report be paid by the affected licensing board, as specified.
Bill Text
- Amended 04/14/09 - Amended Assembly Current pdf April 14, 2009
- Introduced 02/26/09 - Introduced pdf February 26, 2009
- AB877 View text html
Action History
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From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
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Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.
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In committee: Set, second hearing. Held under submission.
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In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
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From committee: Do pass, and re-refer to Com. on APPR. Re-referred. (Ayes 9. Noes 0.) (April 28).
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Re-referred to Com. on B. & P.
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From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on B. & P. Read second time and amended.
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Referred to Com. on B. & P.
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From printer. May be heard in committee March 29.
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Read first time. To print.
Sponsors
- Emmerson · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Emmerson
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (121)
121 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 121 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 10 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Republican | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 11 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 85% | 0% | 0% | 15% |
How each member voted (13)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| John | — | Yea |
| A. | — | Yea |
| Perez | — | Yea |
| Eng | — | Yea |
| Conway | — | Not Voting |
| Ruskin | — | Yea |
| Smyth | — | Yea |
| Hayashi | — | Yea |
| Hernandez | — | Yea |
| Nava | — | Not Voting |
| Price | — | Yea |
| Emmerson | — | Yea |
| Niello, Roger W. | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does AB 877 do?
- Existing law provides for the licensure and regulation of various healing arts practitioners by boards within the Department of Consumer Affairs and the department is under the control of the Director of Consumer Affairs. This bill would require the Director of Consumer Affairs to appoint a scope of practice committee of 5 members, as specified, to perform occupational analyses and prepare written reports, as specified, on any bills seeking to substantively expand the scope of a healing arts practice. The bill would require that the reasonable cost of an analysis and report be paid by the affected licensing board, as specified.
- Who sponsors AB 877?
- AB 877 is sponsored by Emmerson.
- What is the current status of AB 877?
- This bill died with 2009-2010 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track AB 877?
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