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House Bill 73

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Last Action signed by Governor (Act ch. 48)
Title AN ACT relating to art therapy.
Bill Documents Bill
Bill Request Number 326
Sponsor M. Marzian
Summary of Original Version Create a new section of KRS 309.130 to 309.1399 to require that disciplinary proceedings against licensed art therapists or applicants for licensing be conducted in accordance with KRS Chapter 13B; permit aggrieved parties to file suit in Franklin Circuit Court; amend KRS 309.130 to define "the practice of professional art therapy"; prohibit anyone from engaging in the practice of art therapy unless he or she is duly licensed; exempt persons engaged in the practice of employment, job placement, and school counseling from the licensing requirements; amend KRS 309.137 to permit a person whose license has been revoked to petition the board for reinstatement if five years has elapsed; permit the board to issue a written admonishment if the board determines that the violation is not serious; specify that a voluntary suspension shall not bar the board from taking disciplinary action; amend KRS 309.1305, 309.131, 309.1315, 309.133, 309.1335, 309.135, and 309.138 to conform.
Index Headings of Original Version Administrative Regulations and Proceedings - Art therapists and applicants, hearing requirements
Arts and Crafts - Art therapists, practice of professional art therapy, definition of
Courts, Circuit - Art therapists and applicants, authorization to file suit
Licensing - Art therapists, license and license exemptions, requirement for
Mental Health - Art therapists, license and license exemptions, requirement for
Occupations and Professions - Art therapists, license and license exemptions, requirement for
Licensing - Art therapists, license revocation, petition for reinstatement, and disciplinary action
Proposed Amendments House Committee Substitute 1
Senate Committee Substitute 1
Votes Vote History

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12/09/08
  • Prefiled by the sponsor(s).
01/06/09
  • introduced in House
01/07/09
  • to Licensing & Occupations (H)
02/06/09
  • posted in committee
02/11/09
  • reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute
02/12/09
  • 2nd reading, to Rules
  • posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 13, 2009
02/13/09
  • 3rd reading, passed 90-1 with Committee Substitute
  • received in Senate
02/23/09
  • to Licensing, Occupations & Administrative Regulations (S)
03/03/09
  • reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar with Committee Substitute
03/04/09
  • 2nd reading, to Rules
03/09/09
  • posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Monday, March 9, 2009
  • 3rd reading, passed 38-0 with Committee Substitute
  • received in House
03/10/09
  • posted for passage for concurrence in Senate Committee Substitute on Wednesday, March 11, 2009
03/12/09
  • House concurred in Senate Committee Substitute
  • passed 95-0
  • enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House
03/13/09
  • enrolled, signed by President of the Senate
  • delivered to Governor
03/20/09
  • signed by Governor (Act ch. 48)

Proposed Amendments

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Amendment House Committee Substitute 1
Summary Amend Section 2(3) to exempt physical therapists and occupational therapists from licensing provisions, make technical correction.
Index Headings Administrative Regulations and Proceedings - Art therapists and applicants, hearing requirements
Arts and Crafts - Art therapists, practice of professional art therapy, definition of
Courts, Circuit - Art therapists and applicants, authorization to file suit
Licensing - Art therapists, license and license exemptions, requirement for
Mental Health - Art therapists, license and license exemptions, requirement for
Occupations and Professions - Art therapists, license and license exemptions, requirement for
Licensing - Art therapists, license revocation, petition for reinstatement, and disciplinary action

Amendment Senate Committee Substitute 1
Summary Retain original provisions, except amend KRS 309.137 to allow licensee discipline for conviction of a felony or misdemeanor involving sexual misconduct or a crime where dishonesty is a necessary element rather than for a similar conviction involving "moral turpitude"; reduce the earliest time a person may petition for reinstatement of a revoked license from 5 years to 2 years; allow any party aggrieved by a final order of the art therapist board to appeal to the Circuit Court of the county where the alleged violation occurred; amend KRS 309.1399 to permit a maximum fine of $1,000 for a violation; remove imprisonment as a potential punishment for a violation.
Index Headings Administrative Regulations and Proceedings - Art therapists and applicants, hearing requirements
Arts and Crafts - Art therapists, practice of professional art therapy, definition of
Courts, Circuit - Art therapists and applicants, authorization to file suit
Licensing - Art therapists, license and license exemptions, requirement for
Mental Health - Art therapists, license and license exemptions, requirement for
Occupations and Professions - Art therapists, license and license exemptions, requirement for
Licensing - Art therapists, license revocation, petition for reinstatement, and disciplinary action

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