HB1257

To Remove the Limitation of the Practice of Neuropsychology from Technicians Employed by Psychologists; and to Allow Psychology Technicians to Be Employed by Psychologists.

L. Johnson · 2025 Regular Session · Notification that HB1257 is now Act 434 · Act 434

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TO REMOVE THE LIMITATION OF THE PRACTICE OF NEUROPSYCHOLOGY FROM TECHNICIANS EMPLOYED BY PSYCHOLOGISTS; AND TO ALLOW PSYCHOLOGY TECHNICIANS TO BE EMPLOYED BY PSYCHOLOGISTS.

Said about this bill

12 mentions · 17 meetings · 5 named speakers

House Convenes

March 31, 2025 · on the agenda

Matched: “HB1257 #1 L. Johnson TO REMOVE THE LIMITATION OF THE PRACTICE OF N…”

House Bill 1245. Representative Lee Johnson recommends that we concur in Senate Amendment number 1 to House Bill 1257. Madam Clerk, please read Senate Amendment number 1. Senate Amendment number

Chair (Representative Lane Jean) · 31:52 in the video

Senate Amendment number 1 to House Bill 1257, repair the

32:59 in the video

up the ballot. By a vote of 94 ya, 1 nay, and one present. You've concurred in Senate Amendment number 1, the House Bill 1257.

33:17 in the video

Agenda items (1)

HB1257 #1 L. Johnson TO REMOVE THE LIMITATION OF THE PRACTICE OF NEUROPSYCHOLOGY FROM TECHNICIANS EMPLOYED BY PSYCHOLOGISTS; AND TO ALLOW PSYCHOLOGY TECHNICIANS TO BE EMPLOYED BY PSYCHOLOGISTS.

Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee- House

March 20, 2025 · Public Health, Welfare & Labor Committee (House) · on the agenda

Matched: “HB1257 L. Johnson TO REMOVE THE LIMITATION OF THE PRACTICE OF NEUR…”

...ative Johnson. You're recognized to go to the end of the table. Would you like to start with your uh Senate amendment as well? Yes, Mr. Chairman, if I can House Bill 1257. You're recognized to present your amendment. Members, this amendment

Chair (Representative Jeremy Wooldridge) · 22:30 in the video

Agenda items (1)

HB1257 L. Johnson TO REMOVE THE LIMITATION OF THE PRACTICE OF NEUROPSYCHOLOGY FROM TECHNICIANS EMPLOYED BY PSYCHOLOGISTS; AND TO ALLOW PSYCHOLOGY TECHNICIANS TO BE EMPLOYED BY PSYCHOLOGISTS.

Senate Convenes

March 19, 2025 · on the agenda

Matched: “HB1257 L. Johnson Irvin TO REMOVE THE LIMITATION OF THE PRACTICE O…”

... Mark Johnson, President and Secretary Cash up the ballot, please. With a vote of 28, yes, one nay, one not voting, the bill passes as amended number one, transmit to the house, please. Returned to the house. House Bill 1257, Senator Irvin.

Chair (Senator Kim Hammer) · 2:50:51 in the video

Agenda items (1)

HB1257 L. Johnson Irvin TO REMOVE THE LIMITATION OF THE PRACTICE OF NEUROPSYCHOLOGY FROM TECHNICIANS EMPLOYED BY PSYCHOLOGISTS; AND TO ALLOW PSYCHOLOGY TECHNICIANS TO BE EMPLOYED BY PSYCHOLOGISTS.

Senate Convenes

March 18, 2025 · on the agenda

Matched: “…, motion carries amendment adopted, please into engrossing. House Bill 1257. Amendment 1 to House Bill”

say no, uh, motion carries amendment adopted, please into engrossing. House Bill 1257. Amendment 1 to House Bill

Chair (Senator Bart Hester) · 19:50 in the video

calendar Committee for House Bill 1257 by Representative Johnson, Senator Irving compared the copy of the original name correctly engrossed calendar Committee on Gross bills for 1258 by Representative Johnson, Senator Irving, Gross copy of ...

2:19:04 in the video

Agenda items (1)

HB1257 #1 L. Johnson Irvin TO REMOVE THE LIMITATION OF THE PRACTICE OF NEUROPSYCHOLOGY FROM TECHNICIANS EMPLOYED BY PSYCHOLOGISTS; AND TO ALLOW PSYCHOLOGY TECHNICIANS TO BE EMPLOYED BY PSYCHOLOGISTS.

Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee - Senate

March 17, 2025 · Public Health Welfare & Labor Committee (Senate & House) · on the agenda

Matched: “…ISH A STATEWIDE CERTIFICATION FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS. HB1257 L. Johnson TO REMOVE THE LIMITATION OF THE PRACTICE OF NEUR…”

125315757. All right, so you're recognized a House Bill 1257. We do have an amendment, which is to add a Senate sponsor. Uh, motion to adopt the amendment. 2nd, all those in favor say aye and opposed as habit and then it is adopted, you may...

Chair (Senator Missy Irvin) · 1:00:43 in the video

And he opposed. OK. No opposed, OK, uh, motion, uh, passes House Bill 1257 as amended is passed. Next, I'd like to

Chair (Senator Missy Irvin) · 1:07:57 in the video

Agenda items (1)

HB1257 L. Johnson TO REMOVE THE LIMITATION OF THE PRACTICE OF NEUROPSYCHOLOGY FROM TECHNICIANS EMPLOYED BY PSYCHOLOGISTS; AND TO ALLOW PSYCHOLOGY TECHNICIANS TO BE EMPLOYED BY PSYCHOLOGISTS.

Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee - Senate

March 12, 2025 · Public Health Welfare & Labor Committee (Senate & House) · on the agenda

Matched: “HB1257 L. Johnson TO REMOVE THE LIMITATION OF THE PRACTICE OF NEUR…”

Agenda items (1)

HB1257 L. Johnson TO REMOVE THE LIMITATION OF THE PRACTICE OF NEUROPSYCHOLOGY FROM TECHNICIANS EMPLOYED BY PSYCHOLOGISTS; AND TO ALLOW PSYCHOLOGY TECHNICIANS TO BE EMPLOYED BY PSYCHOLOGISTS.

Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee - Senate

March 5, 2025 · Public Health Welfare & Labor Committee (Senate & House)

Matched: “…DEPENDENT PRACTICE PRIVILEGES FROM PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAMINERS. HB1257 L. Johnson TO REMOVE THE LIMITATION OF THE PRACTICE OF NEUR…”

Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee - Senate

March 5, 2025 · Public Health Welfare & Labor Committee (Senate & House)

Matched: “…HE ARKANSAS PRIMARY CARE PAYMENT IMPROVEMENT WORKING GROUP. HB1257 L. Johnson TO REMOVE THE LIMITATION OF THE PRACTICE OF NEUR…”

Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee - Senate

Feb. 26, 2025 · Public Health Welfare & Labor Committee (Senate & House) · on the agenda

Matched: “…E PROVIDER" REGARDING STUDENT ATHLETE CONCUSSION EDUCATION. HB1257 L. Johnson TO REMOVE THE LIMITATION OF THE PRACTICE OF NEUR…”

Agenda items (1)

HB1257 L. Johnson TO REMOVE THE LIMITATION OF THE PRACTICE OF NEUROPSYCHOLOGY FROM TECHNICIANS EMPLOYED BY PSYCHOLOGISTS; AND TO ALLOW PSYCHOLOGY TECHNICIANS TO BE EMPLOYED BY PSYCHOLOGISTS.

Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee - Senate

Feb. 26, 2025 · Public Health Welfare & Labor Committee (Senate & House) · on the agenda

Matched: “HB1257 L. Johnson TO REMOVE THE LIMITATION OF THE PRACTICE OF NEUR…”

Agenda items (1)

HB1257 L. Johnson TO REMOVE THE LIMITATION OF THE PRACTICE OF NEUROPSYCHOLOGY FROM TECHNICIANS EMPLOYED BY PSYCHOLOGISTS; AND TO ALLOW PSYCHOLOGY TECHNICIANS TO BE EMPLOYED BY PSYCHOLOGISTS.

House Convenes

Feb. 20, 2025 · on the agenda

Matched: “…and 0 present. The bill is passed. Madam Clerk, please read House Bill 1257. 1257 by Representative Johnson to remove the limitation of…”

...te of 96 ya, 1 nay, and 0 present. The bill is passed. Madam Clerk, please read House Bill 1257. 1257 by Representative Johnson to remove the limitation of the practice of neuropsychology from technicians employed by psychologists and to al...

14:08 in the video

...he bill. Would anyone like to speak against the bill? Would anyone like to speak for the bill? Representative Johnson is closed for the bill. The question before the house is the passage of House Bill 1257. Prepare the machine, madam clerk.

15:41 in the video

Agenda items (1)

HB1257 L. Johnson TO REMOVE THE LIMITATION OF THE PRACTICE OF NEUROPSYCHOLOGY FROM TECHNICIANS EMPLOYED BY PSYCHOLOGISTS; AND TO ALLOW PSYCHOLOGY TECHNICIANS TO BE EMPLOYED BY PSYCHOLOGISTS.

House Convenes

Feb. 18, 2025

Matched: “…on Public Health, Welfare and Labor and who was referred to House Bill 1257 vaguely report me the same consideration here for time with…”

...e're your Committee on Public Health, Welfare and Labor and who was referred to House Bill 1257 vaguely report me the same consideration here for time with the same recommendation that do pass as amendment number one, respectfully submitted...

12:37 in the video

Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee- House

Feb. 18, 2025 · Public Health, Welfare & Labor Committee (House) · on the agenda

Matched: “…LOR AND A LICENSED ASSOCIATE MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST. HB1257 L. Johnson TO REMOVE THE LIMITATION OF THE PRACTICE OF NEUR…”

Agenda items (1)

HB1257 L. Johnson TO REMOVE THE LIMITATION OF THE PRACTICE OF NEUROPSYCHOLOGY FROM TECHNICIANS EMPLOYED BY PSYCHOLOGISTS; AND TO ALLOW PSYCHOLOGY TECHNICIANS TO BE EMPLOYED BY PSYCHOLOGISTS.

Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee- House

Feb. 13, 2025 · Public Health, Welfare & Labor Committee (House) · on the agenda

Matched: “HB1257 L. Johnson TO REMOVE THE LIMITATION OF THE PRACTICE OF NEUR…”

Agenda items (1)

HB1257 L. Johnson TO REMOVE THE LIMITATION OF THE PRACTICE OF NEUROPSYCHOLOGY FROM TECHNICIANS EMPLOYED BY PSYCHOLOGISTS; AND TO ALLOW PSYCHOLOGY TECHNICIANS TO BE EMPLOYED BY PSYCHOLOGISTS.

Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee- House

Feb. 11, 2025 · Public Health, Welfare & Labor Committee (House) · on the agenda

Matched: “HB1257 L. Johnson TO REMOVE THE LIMITATION OF THE PRACTICE OF NEUR…”

Agenda items (1)

HB1257 L. Johnson TO REMOVE THE LIMITATION OF THE PRACTICE OF NEUROPSYCHOLOGY FROM TECHNICIANS EMPLOYED BY PSYCHOLOGISTS; AND TO ALLOW PSYCHOLOGY TECHNICIANS TO BE EMPLOYED BY PSYCHOLOGISTS.

Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee- House

Feb. 6, 2025 · Public Health, Welfare & Labor Committee (House) · on the agenda

Matched: “…E A PROVISIONAL LICENSE FOR A LICENSED ASSOCIATE COUNSELOR. HB1257 L. Johnson TO REMOVE THE LIMITATION OF THE PRACTICE OF NEUR…”

Agenda items (1)

HB1257 L. Johnson TO REMOVE THE LIMITATION OF THE PRACTICE OF NEUROPSYCHOLOGY FROM TECHNICIANS EMPLOYED BY PSYCHOLOGISTS; AND TO ALLOW PSYCHOLOGY TECHNICIANS TO BE EMPLOYED BY PSYCHOLOGISTS.

Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee- House

Feb. 4, 2025 · Public Health, Welfare & Labor Committee (House) · on the agenda

Matched: “…E A PROVISIONAL LICENSE FOR A LICENSED ASSOCIATE COUNSELOR. HB1257 L. Johnson TO REMOVE THE LIMITATION OF THE PRACTICE OF NEUR…”

Agenda items (1)

HB1257 L. Johnson TO REMOVE THE LIMITATION OF THE PRACTICE OF NEUROPSYCHOLOGY FROM TECHNICIANS EMPLOYED BY PSYCHOLOGISTS; AND TO ALLOW PSYCHOLOGY TECHNICIANS TO BE EMPLOYED BY PSYCHOLOGISTS.

Documents (12)

Agenda — PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE- HOUSE, Mar 20, 2025 · March 20, 2025
Agenda — PUBLIC HEALTH WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE - SENATE AND HOUSE, Mar 17, 2025 · March 17, 2025
Agenda — PUBLIC HEALTH WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE - SENATE AND HOUSE, Mar 12, 2025 · March 12, 2025
Agenda — PUBLIC HEALTH WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE - SENATE AND HOUSE, Mar 5, 2025 · March 5, 2025
Agenda — PUBLIC HEALTH WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE - SENATE AND HOUSE, Mar 5, 2025 · March 5, 2025
Agenda — PUBLIC HEALTH WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE - SENATE AND HOUSE, Feb 26, 2025 · Feb. 26, 2025
Agenda — PUBLIC HEALTH WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE - SENATE AND HOUSE, Feb 26, 2025 · Feb. 26, 2025
Agenda — PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE- HOUSE, Feb 18, 2025 · Feb. 18, 2025
Agenda — PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE- HOUSE, Feb 13, 2025 · Feb. 13, 2025
Agenda — PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE- HOUSE, Feb 11, 2025 · Feb. 11, 2025
Agenda — PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE- HOUSE, Feb 6, 2025 · Feb. 6, 2025
Agenda — PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE- HOUSE, Feb 4, 2025 · Feb. 4, 2025

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