HB 1634 -- SOCIAL WORKERS (Dougherty)

This bill creates the State Committee for Social Workers.  The
bill contains provisions pertaining to the appointment of
members, their compensation, annual meetings and election of
officers, the removal of members, and the qualifications of the
public member of the committee.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on state funds.

HB 1634 -- SOCIAL WORKERS

SPONSOR:  Dougherty

COMMITTEE ACTION:  Voted "do pass by consent" by the Committee
on Professional Registration and Licensure by a vote of 11 to 0.

This bill creates the State Committee for Social Workers.  The
bill contains provisions pertaining to the appointment of
members, their compensation, annual meetings and election of
officers, the removal of members, and the qualifications of the
public member of the committee.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on state funds.

PROPONENTS:  Supporters say that the establishment of this
committee will provide the needed oversight of the profession.
Therefore, the public will be better served.

Testifying for the bill was Representative Dougherty.

OPPONENTS:  There was no opposition voiced to the committee.

Bob Dominique, Research Analyst

HB 1634 -- Committee on Social Workers

Sponsor:  Dougherty

This bill creates the State Committee for Social Workers.  The
bill contains provisions pertaining to the appointment of
members, their compensation, annual meetings and election of
officers, the removal of members, and the qualifications of the
public member of the committee.