AB 808 is sponsored by Fong, Mike (Democratic).

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California 2013-2014 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

AB 808 — Acupuncture: license requirements.

Last action February 03, 2014 — From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

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Introduced
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In Committee
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Passed Assembly
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Passed Senate
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To Executive
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Enacted

This bill died with 2013-2014 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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, the Acupuncture Licensure Act, provides for an Acupuncture Board within the Department of Consumer Affairs to license and regulate the practice of acupuncture. Existing law requires the board to issue a license to practice acupuncture to a person who files an application, pays a fee, and meets specified criteria, including taking a written examination and completing a clinical internship program. This bill would require an applicant for a license to practice acupuncture to also pass a practical examination administered by the board on and after January 1, 2016.

Bill Text

Amended 04/09/13 - Amended Assembly Current pdf April 09, 2013
Amended 03/21/13 - Amended Assembly pdf March 21, 2013
Introduced 02/21/13 - Introduced pdf February 21, 2013
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Action History

February 03, 2014
From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
January 31, 2014
Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.
May 24, 2013
In committee: Set, second hearing. Held under submission.
May 01, 2013
In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
April 16, 2013
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 10. Noes 2.) (April 16). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
April 10, 2013
Re-referred to Com. on B.,P. & C.P.
April 09, 2013
From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on B.,P. & C.P. Read second time and amended.
April 01, 2013
Re-referred to Com. on B.,P. & C.P.
March 21, 2013
From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on B.,P. & C.P. Read second time and amended.
March 21, 2013
Referred to Com. on B.,P. & C.P.
February 22, 2013
From printer. May be heard in committee March 24.
February 21, 2013
Read first time. To print.

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Fong, Mike Democratic

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

121 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"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.

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Votes

Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

April 16, 2013

Passed 10 Yea · 2 Nay · 1 Other

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Unaffiliated	10	2	0	0
Republican	0	0	0	1
Total	10	2	0	1
% of votes cast	77%	15%	0%	8%

How each member voted (13)

Member	Party	Vote
Maienschein	—	Yea
Bocanegra	—	Yea
Campos	—	Yea
Gordon	—	Yea
Holden	—	Yea
Eggman	—	Nay
Mullin	—	Yea
Skinner	—	Yea
Ting	—	Yea
Wilk	—	Nay
Dickinson	—	Yea
Hagman	—	Yea
Jones, Brian W.	Republican	Not Voting

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Subjects

healthcare labor

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 808 do?: Existing law, the Acupuncture Licensure Act, provides for an Acupuncture Board within the Department of Consumer Affairs to license and regulate the practice of acupuncture. Existing law requires the board to issue a license to practice acupuncture to a person who files an application, pays a fee, and meets specified criteria, including taking a written examination and completing a clinical internship program. This bill would require an applicant for a license to practice acupuncture to also pass a practical examination administered by the board on and after January 1, 2016.
Who sponsors AB 808?: AB 808 is sponsored by Fong, Mike (Democratic).
What is the current status of AB 808?: This bill died with 2013-2014 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 808?: Track AB 808 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.

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At a glance

Identifier: AB 808
Jurisdiction: California
Session: 2013-2014 Regular Session
Type: Bill
Introduced: February 21, 2013
Status: In Committee
Prime sponsor: Fong, Mike

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