HB 615-FN (1989): establishing a pilot program relative to medical, hospital and remedial care in workers' compensation.

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HB 615-FN (1989)

establishing a pilot program relative to medical, hospital and remedial care in workers' compensation.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1989-1990
  • House committee: Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
  • Senate committee: Insurance
  • Subject: Employment
  • Chapter law: 178

The Story

It was introduced on January 31, 1989 and referred to the House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 16, 1989. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 10–3. On March 23, 1989 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 24, 1989 and was referred to the Senate Insurance committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 20, 1989. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 27, 1989 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on May 9, 1989 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 17, 1989, making it Chapter 178 of the session laws. It took effect on May 17, 1989.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Manus (Merr 17) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Wells (Rock 5)
  • Rep. Turner (Belk 11)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 16, 1989, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, RM306,LOB
  • April 20, 1989, 11:15 AM: hearing, Senate Insurance, RM 101

Votes

  • March 23, 1989, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 31, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO LABOR
  • February 8, 1989: IN SEAT POCKET ON 02/09/89 DUE ON 03/16/89
  • February 16, 1989: HEARING 02/16/89 10:00 RM306,LOB FOR: LABOR
  • March 16, 1989: MAJ REP OTP/AM FOR3/23 VOTE(10-3); PROP COMM AM, HC52,P1575-76
  • March 23, 1989: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED W/AM VV; HJ56, P1726-27 + 1750
  • March 24, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO INSURANCE
  • April 20, 1989: HEARING 4/20/89 11:15 RM 101 FOR:INSURANCE
  • April 26, 1989: COMMITTEE REPORT OTP
  • April 27, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED
  • May 9, 1989: ENROLLED BILLS SJ: 22 PAGE 363
  • May 9, 1989: ENROLLED:
  • May 17, 1989: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 5/17/89 EFF: 5/17/89 CHAP: 178

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