2007 House Bill 5357

Revise corporations “professional service” definitions

Introduced in the House

Oct. 24, 2007

Introduced by Rep. Andy Meisner (D-27)

To establish that the state professional service corporation act applies to “services in a learned profession,” and define these as services rendered by a dentist, osteopathic physician, physician, surgeon, doctor of divinity or other clergy, or attorney-at-law.

Referred to the Committee on New Economy and Quality of Life

Dec. 1, 2007

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Dec. 6, 2007

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises various details, but does not change its substance. This version was subsequently superseded by another substitute with more changes.

The substitute failed by voice vote

Substitute offered by Rep. Steve Tobocman (D-12)

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 103 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Dec. 11, 2007

Referred to the Committee on Economic Development and Regulatory Reform